Broken Things By: Lauren Oliver Grade: D A couple of years ago Brynn, Mia and Summer were obsessed with the tale of Lovelorn. A book with a Shadow creature that accepts sacrifices. A book with no ending. They were determined to write their own. They played at Lovelorn. And when Summer was killed in a … More Lovelorn Should Have Kept Them All
Bird Box By: Josh Malerman Grade: B+ Horror for me often falls into two categories. The stuff that’s fun when you’re reading/watching it. That does scare you and leave you going oh gross, no, no. Run away! But doesn’t really leave an impact. And the stuff that gets under your skin leaves you unsettled and … More See & Die
City of Ghosts By: Victoria Schwab Grade: B After a near death experience Cassie (the daughter of paranormal investigators no less) is able to make contact with ghosts. In fact she has a ghost sidekick friend. This isn’t that much of a big deal in America but she soon learns her parents will be touring … More City of Ghosts vs. Small Spaces
Frankenstein By: Mary Shelley Grade: A Whoa! Two classics this year for me! I am on a roll 🙂 Embarrassing fact: I was totally one of those people who thought Frankenstein was the monster. I mean I figured it out long before I read it but yeah, I thought that way too long myself. I … More Frankenstein
The Call Author: Peadar O’Guilin Grade: A- If you are a teenager in Ireland one day you will be called. Transported immediately from whatever you were doing to the Grey Lands where you have to survive the hunt. The vicious cruel Sidhe are chasing you. You will probably not survive. Your siblings will probably not … More The Call
Scare Scale- 7 Creep Factor- Climbing ended at 9/10 The Dead House Author: Dawn Kurtagich Genre: YA/ Psychological Thriller Grade: A Â Years ago there was an incident at Elmbridge High School after which troubled student Carly Johnson seemingly disappeared. Recently a journal has been discovered whose author is Kaitlyn Johnson, Carly’s twin sister. Only Carly … More The Dead House