INSANE ASYLUM book! Must read clean book 🩷

Concert pianist Vivienne Mourdant's life is interrupted when she assumes responsibility for a patient at Hurstwell Asylum -- a woman the asylum claims never existed…

This book is a goodie! So so interesting and I love that it is centered around an insane asylum. It's not “drop dead,” nightmare horror which is PERFECT, but it is a bit spooky due to the asylum setting! Perfect clean book and I love the artistry of the words. Politano has a little slice of my heart and her books are just impossible to put down! Highly recommend!

#booksoflemon8 #books #lemon8bookclub #bookwormsoflemon8 #bookrecommendations #cleanbooks #booktok #christiancreator #christiansoflemon8 #christiangirl

2024/3/19 Edited to

... Read moreSet in the Victorian era, 'INSANE ASYLUM' explores the captivating story of a concert pianist whose life intertwines with a patient whose existence is questioned. As Vivienne uncovers deep-seated truths, readers are inspired to challenge their perceptions of sanity and reality. This engaging narrative shies away from traditional horror, offering instead a nuanced view of mental health that's both respectful and enlightening. With its rich prose, Politano invites readers into a world where music and expression challenge the confines of an asylum setting, making it not just a tale of unease, but a poignant exploration of truth. As you delve into this clean book, you'll appreciate the delicate balance of suspense and artistry that Politano masterfully weaves together. The elements of the story resonate well with #cleanbooks and #bookrecommendations enthusiasts, creating an inviting atmosphere for readers seeking thought-provoking, wholesome literature. 'INSANE ASYLUM' is an enriching read that underscores the importance of compassion and understanding in the face of adversity.

Related posts

The image displays a large, old, and imposing building, possibly an asylum, under a grey sky. The text "Asylum Thrillers" is prominently featured, with "SWIPE FOR MORE" and Lemon8 user details at the bottom, indicating a list of books.
The book cover for "Shutter Island" by Dennis Lehane is shown, featuring a dark background with a lighthouse beam and the title in large white letters. It includes a New York Times quote and "#1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR" text.
The book cover for "The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides is displayed, showing a woman's face with a torn paper effect across her mouth. The title is in red, with "#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER" at the top.
Asylum Thrillers
🏢Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane -A U.S. Marshall who goes to an isolated hospital for the criminally insane ti investigate the disappearance of a patient who is a serial killer. 🏢The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides -Alicia Berenson is a well-known painter who murdered her husband six years
Cassidy R.

Cassidy R.

978 likes

A top-down view of numerous open books scattered across a surface, with the text "BOOKS That are on my reading list" prominently displayed in white.
The cover of "The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides, a #1 New York Times Bestseller, featuring a distressed face with a torn mouth design.
The cover of "The Housemaid" by Freida McFadden, a #1 New York Times Mega Bestseller, depicting an eye peering through a keyhole.
Must read books !! 🫧🦋
These books have been sitting pretty in my cart and I can’t wait to check them out! Let me know what you guys think if you’ve already read them🙌🏼 # 1 The Silent Patient : this story is about a woman who kills her husband and then never speaks another word again, a therapist becomes obsessed with
Thenass 🍒🥥✨

Thenass 🍒🥥✨

117 likes

A bookshelf filled with various books, some stacked, with a vintage camera and flash unit on the left. The text overlay reads "BOOKS I'M LITERALLY TOO SCARED TO READ," introducing a list of intimidating reads.
A hand holds the book "Dearest" by Jacquie Walters, featuring a creepy cover with a small child in a doorway. The image includes a summary about a new mom and her estranged mother bringing evil.
A hand holds the book "Evocation" by St. Gibson, featuring an occult-themed cover with an inverted figure. The image includes a summary about a psychic prodigy who made a deal with the Devil.
Books on my TBR that I’m too scared to read 🥲
Have you read any of these?! Okay so I have had these books for 1-2 years, just sittin on my TBR. Staring me straight in the eye. 👀But yall. I’ve gotta admit…. 😬Im literally too scared to read these lol 🙋🏽‍♀️Hear me out… I’m a sucker for grabbing books that are highly recommended by
Amber

Amber

799 likes

A white flower rests on an open book with text '25 Dark and spiciest Book recs' and 'MAKE SURE TO CHECK TRIGGER WARNINGS'. A Lemon8 logo and username 'marzbh2009' are visible.
Five book covers are displayed on an open book with a white flower. Titles include 'The Haunted Life of Violet', 'Frat Row', 'Deviant', 'The Boy I Loved', and 'In You'.
Five book covers are shown on an open book with a white flower. Titles include 'Sick Fux', 'Under Your Scars', 'Obsession', 'Hollow Hellion', and 'No. For An Answer!'.
25 Dark and spiciest Book recs
I haven’t read any of these books, but they all sound really good. ⚠️And please make sure to check trigger warnings.⚠️ #spicybookrecommendations🔥 #darksmut #spiciestbooks #spicybooktok😈 #lemon8bookclub
Mar

Mar

156 likes

A cozy book nook featuring multiple black bookshelves adorned with fairy lights and artificial vines, surrounding a large grey beanbag chair with a yellow blanket. The shelves are packed with books and decorative items.
A bookshelf section dedicated to D.L. Darby, featuring books like "Burn With Me," "Lie With Me," "Play With Me," and "Dolls & Daggers." The shelf is decorated with sunflower accents and a small black cat figurine.
A black three-tiered "TBR cart" (To Be Read) filled with books, including fantasy titles, and decorated with various stickers, prominently featuring a "FANTASY" sticker. The bottom shelves hold organized items.
I love my book space 🫶
#bookishspaces #readingspaces #bookshelfideas #lemon8bookclub #bookshelfinspo
Jamie Bolton

Jamie Bolton

592 likes

From Asylum to Luxury Hotel
✨ The Richardson Hotel, Buffalo 🏨 Once an 1800s asylum, now a luxury hotel with gothic charm and cozy rooms. Historic, moody, and absolutely stunning. Would you stay here? 👀 #BuffaloTravel #HiddenGem #LuxuryHotel #TheRichardsonHotel #HauntedHotel
Explore With Julie

Explore With Julie

739 likes

BookTok says these thrillers broke readers’ brains
These thriller book recommendations had mind-blowing plots that made them popular topics on BookTok. Now they’re also getting noticed on BooksofLemon8! Some great thriller books for your TBR! #thrillerbooks #bookrecommendation #booksonlemon8 #thrillerbookrecs #booktok
Thriller Books Recs

Thriller Books Recs

126 likes

A collage of open books, autumn leaves, pumpkins, and bat cutouts, with text overlays reading "BOOKS TO READ THIS HALLOWEEN" and "SPOOKY SEASON." A ghost and stacked pumpkins are also visible.
A collage featuring the book "The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches" by Sangu Mandanna, shown in four different autumnal and cozy settings, including with blankets, flowers, and small pumpkins.
A collage showcasing the book "The Ex Hex" by Erin Sterling, displayed in four different settings, including being held, on a bookshelf, and surrounded by fall decorations.
Books to read this halloween -spooky season- 🎃👻
October = Spooky reads, cozy nights and haunting vibes. Grab a blanket, light a candle, and let these stories haunt you (in the best way) 👻🎃🍁 #spookyseasonbooks #spookybooks #halloweenbooks #spookybooksforfall #bookrecommendations
Yami 📚🪱

Yami 📚🪱

227 likes

Book cover featuring a man in profile, wearing a dark suit, with a beard and fade haircut. He is set against a dark background with red and blue neon lights. The title 'ASYLUM' is in glowing red text, and 'B. LOVE' is in glowing blue text.
Asylum (The Protectors Book 1)
Asylum has devoted his life to his wife and stepdaughter and to the safehouses and protection he provides the city of Memphis. When his wife disappears without a trace, leaving signed divorce papers and her daughter behind, Asylum’s world is tilted on its axis. But he barely has time to process it
Lia32pride2.0🌟🍋

Lia32pride2.0🌟🍋

36 likes

book tropes!
this trope has a chokehold on me! Alessandra, the often overlooked second daughter of a lord, is determined to win the heart of the king so that she can kill him and steal his kingdom. Her plans are off to a good start when she catches the king's attention at a palace ball and is asked to st
blimmi 🍂🤎📚

blimmi 🍂🤎📚

51 likes

Disability advocacy, justice & history book recs
✨Disability advocacy, justice & history nonfiction book recommendations ✨ • Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space by Amanda Leduc • Care Work: Dreaming Disability Justice by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha • Crip Kinship: The Disability Justice and Art Activism of
Tara Kat

Tara Kat

15 likes

The book cover for 'The Protectors' by B. Love features a man with tattoos on his neck and hands, wearing a pinstripe suit and holding a red rose. The title 'The PROTECTORS' is in red and white, with 'B. LOVE' as the author. The image has a dark, moody aesthetic.
The Protectors Book 3
The Protectors is an update novelette featuring Asylum, Merc, Beethoven, and Bully. This short read gives readers a look into weddings, baby deliveries, and it teases at what’s next to come. It was nice to see everyone progressing in their relationships. Also, you get a glimpse of who's up next
Lia32pride2.0🌟🍋

Lia32pride2.0🌟🍋

83 likes

A hand holds a stack of seven green-covered books, including 'The Outstretched Shadow', 'The Complete Aliens Omnibus', 'Voyager', 'The Queen of the Damned', 'Fable for End of World', and 'Shield of Sparrows'. The image is decorated with green leaves and clovers, with 'GREEN EDITION' text.
A hand holds 'The Outstretched Shadow' book, part of 'THE OBSIDIAN TRILOGY'. Keywords like 'CHOSEN ONE', 'BLACK & WHITE MORALITY', 'FOUND FAMILY', 'MAGIC SYSTEM WITH A PRICE', and 'MAGICAL ANIMAL COMPANION' are highlighted around it, with a book description provided.
A hand holds 'THE COMPLETE ALIENS OMNIBUS VOLUME 1' book. Keywords like 'BODY HORROR', 'WHAT IF...', 'DESPERATE ESCAPE', 'POST APOCALYPTIC', and 'TRAUMA SURVIVORS' are highlighted around it, with a book description detailing the Alien world series.
Green Book Stack Appreciation
Since St. Patrick's Day is around the corner. I decided to do a green book stack appreciation 😅 I did not realize how little I had until I did this post #bookrecs #bookstack #fantasybooks #sciencefictionbooks #greenaesthetic 🏷 sci-fi, booktok, green book recs, historical r
V | The Librarian 📚

V | The Librarian 📚

15 likes

A dark, eerie illustration of an old, multi-story house with glowing windows, a large bare tree, and a woman in historical attire near a river. Text overlays read "Book REVIEW" and "Genre: Horror," with an arrow pointing to "MORE ON THE OTHER SIDE."
The book cover for "1689" by Amy Cross, featuring a dark, imposing house with illuminated windows. The cover is set against a spooky landscape with a bare tree and a covered wagon. Text indicates it is "1 in a 13 SERIES."
An open book displays a two-star review, highlighting "SPELLING ERRORS" and "ONLY A COUPLE OF GOOD PARTS." The background depicts a dark, atmospheric scene with an old house, a large bare tree, and historical figures in a rural setting.
Book Review - 1689 by Amy Cross👻
Book name: 1689 📖✨ Author: Amy Cross Genre: Horror / Ghost Fiction 👻 My rating: ⭐️⭐️ My review: Had really high hopes for this book (and series) because the covers alone had me really wanting to dive in. There are many spelling and grammar errors throughout the book. Even on a specific part it
tbrwithchelsea✨

tbrwithchelsea✨

24 likes

banned book
#bannedbooks #tabooromancebooks #darkromance #triggerwarnings #bookworm @
🖤🐉🐾LoriAnn🐾

🖤🐉🐾LoriAnn🐾

14 likes

ASYLUM 🫶✨
#iready #sad #hate
ミ★char☆彡

ミ★char☆彡

691 likes

Exploring America’s First Abandoned Asylum (Est. 1773)
Exploring America’s First Abandoned Asylum (Est. 1773) #urbex #abandoned #abandonedplaces #explore #urbanexploring
Adventure__Bound

Adventure__Bound

52 likes

Insane Asylum Escape Room
😬 THINGS TO DO: @nixonescape 🧩 MUST TRY on a date night! Immerse your selves and learn to communication with each other in the funnest way! Do you need a big group? nah, I gathered up 6 people to do this but you can do it with 3 or 4 people! Do I hear a double date coming? Room names: Asylum
Ashley Rodriguez

Ashley Rodriguez

482 likes

This Book Is A Must Read!
Protect Yourself And Your Family Members From These Corporate Sharks and Global Power Elites’ Clutches!!! #thesecretcovenant
Beacon of Light

Beacon of Light

0 likes

Book club
Let’s read the protector series together #urbanfiction #urbanfictionbooks #blackgirlsread📚 #blackgirlsreadtoo #blackauthors
ItsJusssGi

ItsJusssGi

15 likes

A BOOK YOU NEED TO READ ASAP!!
Plsssssss pick this one up if you haven’t already !! Just For the Summer is that perfect summer romance to get you in the mood for the warmer months. The fake dating is set up SO WELL (it’s not cheesy) and the character growth between these two is insane I also love the found family aspect an
KENNEDY ♡

KENNEDY ♡

49 likes

sheboygan asylum
here is the haunted sheboyganasylum in Sheboygan Wisconsin these pictures were shot by @elusive_eagle on tiktok or heres his website to check him out #haunted #paranormal #abandonedbuilding #hauntedasylum https://www.shotsbyeagle.com/?fbclid=PAT01DUARvm0RleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81Nj
Ghost at 3AM

Ghost at 3AM

1 like

#Bookreview for
ALL of the #TheAsylumConfessions or #TheDeathbedConfessionsOfTheCriminallyInsane by Jack Steen 5/5☠️s (⭐️s) I binged all of these books ALMOST NONSTOP.
Derrick College

Derrick College

18 likes

Pranking Kids at an Abandoned Asylum
#abandoned #lemon8usa #abandonedplaces #prank
ObsXcure_Exploration

ObsXcure_Exploration

24 likes

A book cover featuring a dark-skinned man with tattoos, wearing an open pinstripe jacket, holding a bouquet of red roses. The title 'Merc' is prominently displayed, with the subtitle 'THE GANGSTA... THE GENTLEMAN' below it, suggesting a complex character.
Merc (The Protectors Book 2)
He is every woman's dream. Sexy, hardworking, dedicated, and protective. A wonderful father and friend. For a man like Merc, his reputation has always preceded him. When Merc decides to take one last job before retiring, he doesn’t think it will include protecting a woman he’s been trying to av
Lia32pride2.0🌟🍋

Lia32pride2.0🌟🍋

29 likes

Inside the Oldest Abandoned Asylum in the USA
Inside the Oldest Abandoned Asylum in the USA #urbex #abandoned #abandonedplaces #adventure #explore
Adventure__Bound

Adventure__Bound

7 likes

ASYLUM⋆.˚ ᡣ𐭩 .𖥔˚
My home away from home ♡ Open to interpretation.⋆✴︎˚。(^♡^ )و #asylum #womenasylum #mensuck #homeawayfromhome #fypシ
𝙲𝚛𝚢𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚕 𝚂𝚎𝚐𝚘𝚟𝚒𝚊

𝙲𝚛𝚢𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚕 𝚂𝚎𝚐𝚘𝚟𝚒𝚊

412 likes

Dark Asylum Romance anyone?!
𝗦𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗹 (Harrowdean Manor #1 ) is coming to Amazon & KU on 19th July 2024. #𝗢𝗻𝗲𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗿: ✔️ Why choose ✔️ Antihero FMC ✔️ Enemies to lovers ✔️ A corrupt psych ward ✔️ Revenge trope ✔️ Mental health rep ✔️ Forced proximity 𝗣𝗥𝗘-𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥: mybook.to/SLTD "𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼
Amanda_Reads

Amanda_Reads

33 likes

Current read
Up next from my physical TBR: Sutter Asylum by Kinsley Kincaid. I've heard so much about this one. I'm ready to see what's in store! #currently reading #lemon8bookclubchallenge #letschat #darkromancebooks #kinsleykincaid
Lorien_ray

Lorien_ray

108 likes

This Asylum Existed B4 the USA #urbex #abandonedplaces #asylum
This Asylum Existed B4 the USA #urbex #abandonedplaces #asylum #abandoned #history
Adventure__Bound

Adventure__Bound

8 likes

NEW ENGLAND URBEX (INSANE ASYLUM)
The Norwich State Hospital, also known as the Norwich Insane Asylum, was founded in 1868 and served as a mental health facility for over a century. Once housing thousands of patients, it became infamous for its poor conditions and controversial treatments. The hospital closed in 1996, and its eerie
(っ◔◡◔)っ THT.SLOWSUBI

(っ◔◡◔)っ THT.SLOWSUBI

327 likes

Street Asylum Riders
#streetasylumriders #kawasaki #yamahar6 #yamaha #zx10r
Baja Boxer ZX14

Baja Boxer ZX14

13 likes

Americas First Abandoned Asylum #urbex #abandoned #abandonedplaces #explore
Americas First Abandoned Asylum #urbex #abandoned #abandonedplaces #explore #urbanexploration
Adventure__Bound

Adventure__Bound

3 likes

BOOKS TO READ WHEN IN A BOOK RUT
Must reads. #books #booktok #BookReview #Lemon8Diary #lemon8bookclub #healthylifestyle2024 #reading #readingaesthetic #mustread #bookshelf
K

K

34 likes

Insane asylum 🤪
#fypシ #comedy #funnyvideos
🌸Nicole🌸

🌸Nicole🌸

61 likes

A book cover titled 'Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life' by Anne Lamott, featuring a magpie illustration. The text 'let me convince you to read this book' is at the top, with a 'GO NEXT' button at the bottom.
An open book showing a page with the heading 'Perfectionism'. Highlighted text discusses perfectionism as an obstacle to writing a 'shitty first draft' and how it hinders inventiveness and playfulness.
An open book page discussing the importance of a narrator's reliability in writing. Highlighted text emphasizes that a writer paradoxically seeks truth by making things up, committing to telling the exact truth about characters.
Let me convince you to read this book
This one is for the potential writer in me who has been yelling to come out #writing #books #inspiration #selfhelpbooks #bookstagrammer
Manu Mahecha

Manu Mahecha

3 likes

A cozy, Halloween-themed reading nook featuring a bookshelf with books and various spooky decorations like ghost figures, bat cutouts, and vintage-style newspaper clippings on a light-colored wall.
A wall decorated with Halloween and reading-themed items, including a ghost reading painting, moon phase decor, a 'mindful energy' sign, a Ouija board, and a 'Happy Halloween' wreath.
A close-up of a wall section featuring a black dragon-wing shelf with dragon figurines, dried flower bundles, bat cutouts, and vintage-style signs, including a film clapperboard.
BOOK CORNER 🖤
mamaalt

mamaalt

146 likes

Old insane asylum
#tower #insaneasylum #hike #traveling
Romy

Romy

84 likes

A vibrant image promoting 'activities for book lovers: second hand stores' with text overlay, stars, and floral outlines on a background of packed bookshelves.
A person from behind, wearing a light brown jacket, reaches for a book on a tall, wooden bookshelf in a cozy bookstore. A skeletal mannequin is visible near a window.
A close-up of a wooden bookshelf displaying various books, including language learning titles like 'GERMAN' and 'Basic Chinese,' with more blurred shelves in the background.
activities for book lovers: second hand stores
if there is one thing i love, its supporting my community. whether you participate in the recycling of books through second hand or buy from an indie book store you are doing something little to keep the heart in this hobby 💕💕💕 #secondhandbooks #thriftedbooks #indiebookstore #booksoflemon
Mae Flowers

Mae Flowers

17 likes

★★ BOOK MAIL ★★
I received a signed copy of Exposed by @Audrey Rush today! Thank you Kizzie for doing the giveaway on your instagram page kizzieswag_bookstagram. I can't wait to read it! Blurb: The doctor wants to control me. I’m always searching for where I belong, but when I learn about my mo
Shedevilreads

Shedevilreads

6 likes

Book series I will never stop recommending
#booksummary #lemon8challenge I absolutely love this series. It’s very well written by author Tahereh Mafi and comes with a surprise twist. My favorite series by far.☺️🙂 *Summary: Juliette Ferrars is a 17-year-old girl whose touch is lethal and will kill anyone who touches her skin for long
Danae

Danae

11 likes

Book Review Shatter Me
Her touch is lethal. No, her touch is power. 💥 Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Juliette has spent her life believing she never fit in anywhere, that is further solidified when she’s locked away in an asylum for a condition she has no control over. No one can touch her, or so she believes.
Gaby

Gaby

9 likes

RoshI vs Zacari roblox asylumlife
#robloxgames #asylumlife #fyp #fighting #1v1
smokie2954

smokie2954

1 like

This book is darker than planned. 💀💀📚📚📚📚
"A court of Nightmares and Delusions, please let there be no confusion for its all an illusion..." Nightmares and Delusions host as the 3rd part of my new release 2am Psychosis. I took inspiration from different reoccurring nightmares and gave it a darker twist. This was the most fun
Lacy Belencroft 📚📚

Lacy Belencroft 📚📚

0 likes

Klassic Keith could use some Soul Asylum
Klassickeith

Klassickeith

12 likes

Full ting on the tube #urbex #abandoned #abandonedplaces #asylum #history
Full ting on the tube #urbex #abandoned #abandonedplaces #asylum #history
Adventure__Bound

Adventure__Bound

2 likes

The Asylums Whisper A Book of Mystery Poems
📖 From The Asylum’s Whisper: A Book of Mystery Poems 🖋️ by Weeping Willow ✨ “And just when you forget it’s there It pulls the breath out of the air.” Some memories don’t fade they wait. Quietly. Patiently. Until you remember what you meant to forget. 🌫️ #TheAsylumsWhisper #Weeping
Weeping willow

Weeping willow

17 likes

feminist book alert ♀️
The Madwomen’s ball is a fiercely feminist story of the Salpêtrière, a 17th century women’s asylum in Paris. The asylum was home to countless women who have had their futures stolen from them by men in their lives.  This was a truly amazing book and it is a new favorite, but it is very frustrati
eldritchbish

eldritchbish

8 likes

Sutton Asylum
As someone who views trigger warning lists like a menu, please check them for this book. I knew what I was getting into, so I wasn’t caught off guard but I didn’t want to post this review without warning. #darkreads #books #readersoftiktok #bookworm
👻Jacki📚

👻Jacki📚

3 likes

See more