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Psycho Sitter
Like any other young person, 17-year-old Cassandra has a simple dream, and that is to become a therapist for troubled children. Little did she know that she’d soon need a little therapy herself…
Due to the nature of their jobs, Cassandra’s parents often took extended trips. One night, her father receives a call for him and his wife to come to Ghana, thousands of miles away. They couldn’t leave their teenage daughter and eight-year-old son alone for a week, and so they called the services of a sitter.
But when someone named Hunter arrived at their doorstep, Cassandra knew not to trust him. Something about him was not right, and this nagging suspicion gnawed at her. But would she and her brother be able to get out in time to figure out this stranger?
Or has he already set his eyes on the young and pure Cassandra, and was just waiting for the right moment?
Due to the nature of their jobs, Cassandra’s parents often took extended trips. One night, her father receives a call for him and his wife to come to Ghana, thousands of miles away. They couldn’t leave their teenage daughter and eight-year-old son alone for a week, and so they called the services of a sitter.
But when someone named Hunter arrived at their doorstep, Cassandra knew not to trust him. Something about him was not right, and this nagging suspicion gnawed at her. But would she and her brother be able to get out in time to figure out this stranger?
Or has he already set his eyes on the young and pure Cassandra, and was just waiting for the right moment?
269 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 28, 2015
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About the author
Alexandria Ayers
4 books21 followersAlexandria is a young teenage girl from a small town in Kentucky, who aspires to be a professional writer. Someday she hopes to have her own bookstore. Her first attempt at writing was on Wattpad, a free site for budding writers. Her book, "Psycho Sitter," received approximately 6 million reads at completion. Alex enjoys writing and reading fan fiction, as well as, listening to music, where she gets a lot of inspiration for her stories.
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February 9, 2015
My rating is one star. Do you wanna know why? It's because this book is abusive, and no one should read these stories much less write them. This book was about Harry Styles, if you didn't know...which you should because it has a picture of Harry Styles in the cover. Harry Styles is in One Direction, and he's nothing like an abusive jerk in this story, quite the opposite.
Harry, or Hunter, is abusive, both physically (hitting, kicking, etc.) and mentally (name calling, belittling, controlling, etc). He hits the girl, Cassandra, many times in the face. That is abuse. He calls her rude names, "bitch," and controls her. That is abuse. Do not romanticize it or dress it up. Abuse is still abuse and abuse is never okay. But nobody seems to care..? Oh, I know why. His behavior is excused because he has a mental condition. Okay, I guess that's quite okay. If I ever get into a relationship and he never seems to keep his hands off of me, I'll stay with him ONLY if he has a mental condition. ((sarcasm))
This story is on Wattpad, a website and an app, where young writers come together to create and explore and really encourage their creativity and writing skills. But if you inspect it, you'll see that the dominant genre is fanfiction that teenage girls wrote. Many include Harry Styles and Luke Hemmings. So, I wouldn't feel so proud about bragging to everyone you got published and it was all thanks to Wattpad.(I reported your story anyway and I'm waiting to get a reply from Wattpad.)
This is a miniature Anna Todd. Anna Todd is greedy and inconsiderate. She's not even a real fan seeing as she doesn't support the boys. Since when did fans in a fandom get their own fandom? Anna Todd thinks unhealthy relationships are entertaining! She describes After "Fifty Shades of Grey, add Harry Styles, minus the red room." After is a porn book. After After We Fell After We Collided After Ever Happy is abusive and unhealthy. Why is it so popular? I don't exactly know...
You're trying to cash in on money. You don't even care about Harry, do you? If you do, why would you publish it, knowing it could hurt him? You guys, with your abusive and unhealthy relationships, sicken me.
And then, if it wasn't abusive enough, you add domestic violence and rape. Like, who does that? If you were trying to make it realistic, then you failed.
Do you know what could happen? If a young girl, 16-, reads After, 5SOG, and this book, she's gonna grow up thinking that relationships like those are okay. She's gonna think it's okay and full of love, and she's gonna keep coming back to him because "he's sorry" and "he loves her." And who can forget, "I know I can change him"? (Women who read Fifty Shades of Grey, After , and other books that contain unhealthy and abusive relationships are more likely to end up with an abusive partner...)
In the end, the girl ends up with "Hunter." Falling in love with your abuser? Oh, okay, yeah, totally realistic. ((sarcasm again))
I would rate this zero stars if I could. I hope you realize what you have done and how disgusting this is.
Harry, or Hunter, is abusive, both physically (hitting, kicking, etc.) and mentally (name calling, belittling, controlling, etc). He hits the girl, Cassandra, many times in the face. That is abuse. He calls her rude names, "bitch," and controls her. That is abuse. Do not romanticize it or dress it up. Abuse is still abuse and abuse is never okay. But nobody seems to care..? Oh, I know why. His behavior is excused because he has a mental condition. Okay, I guess that's quite okay. If I ever get into a relationship and he never seems to keep his hands off of me, I'll stay with him ONLY if he has a mental condition. ((sarcasm))
This story is on Wattpad, a website and an app, where young writers come together to create and explore and really encourage their creativity and writing skills. But if you inspect it, you'll see that the dominant genre is fanfiction that teenage girls wrote. Many include Harry Styles and Luke Hemmings. So, I wouldn't feel so proud about bragging to everyone you got published and it was all thanks to Wattpad.(I reported your story anyway and I'm waiting to get a reply from Wattpad.)
This is a miniature Anna Todd. Anna Todd is greedy and inconsiderate. She's not even a real fan seeing as she doesn't support the boys. Since when did fans in a fandom get their own fandom? Anna Todd thinks unhealthy relationships are entertaining! She describes After "Fifty Shades of Grey, add Harry Styles, minus the red room." After is a porn book. After After We Fell After We Collided After Ever Happy is abusive and unhealthy. Why is it so popular? I don't exactly know...
You're trying to cash in on money. You don't even care about Harry, do you? If you do, why would you publish it, knowing it could hurt him? You guys, with your abusive and unhealthy relationships, sicken me.
And then, if it wasn't abusive enough, you add domestic violence and rape. Like, who does that? If you were trying to make it realistic, then you failed.
Do you know what could happen? If a young girl, 16-, reads After, 5SOG, and this book, she's gonna grow up thinking that relationships like those are okay. She's gonna think it's okay and full of love, and she's gonna keep coming back to him because "he's sorry" and "he loves her." And who can forget, "I know I can change him"? (Women who read Fifty Shades of Grey, After , and other books that contain unhealthy and abusive relationships are more likely to end up with an abusive partner...)
In the end, the girl ends up with "Hunter." Falling in love with your abuser? Oh, okay, yeah, totally realistic. ((sarcasm again))
I would rate this zero stars if I could. I hope you realize what you have done and how disgusting this is.
September 4, 2015
Literally the worst book that I have ever picked up. Grammar mistakes left and right and there's no plot to it.
August 21, 2025
2.75 stars.
The story itself was interesting but I guess now I have read a lot of things like Psycho Sitter on Wattpad but it wasn't quite as satisfying as, for example, Baby Doll or Psychotic were for me. So, the only thing I probably liked was the idea of this book.
I was really irritated by the spelling errors and I felt like I was reading an ARC or something even less because well, there were quite a few issues with the editing of this story. I didn't feel as if it was in the hands of an editor at all nor I found any note of there being an editor. I get it though, the author is young - younger than I am - and I know the pain of writing and editing at the same time but at least she should've gone through the story very carefully before publishing it.
Also a lot of the backstories, like Lily's, were touched so briefly that it left a lot of questions hanging for me. I would've also liked to learn more about Hunter as well as Zach. It was just that the events happened too quickly in a row and I feel like there should've been more base to it, like Cassandra's parents being at home before leaving and a bit of her school life.
I feel like I'm being overly criticizing so I will stop because I don't mean any harm by writing this brief review. If Alex is reading this and feels offended, I'm sorry and I hope you understand. :)
The story itself was interesting but I guess now I have read a lot of things like Psycho Sitter on Wattpad but it wasn't quite as satisfying as, for example, Baby Doll or Psychotic were for me. So, the only thing I probably liked was the idea of this book.
I was really irritated by the spelling errors and I felt like I was reading an ARC or something even less because well, there were quite a few issues with the editing of this story. I didn't feel as if it was in the hands of an editor at all nor I found any note of there being an editor. I get it though, the author is young - younger than I am - and I know the pain of writing and editing at the same time but at least she should've gone through the story very carefully before publishing it.
Also a lot of the backstories, like Lily's, were touched so briefly that it left a lot of questions hanging for me. I would've also liked to learn more about Hunter as well as Zach. It was just that the events happened too quickly in a row and I feel like there should've been more base to it, like Cassandra's parents being at home before leaving and a bit of her school life.
I feel like I'm being overly criticizing so I will stop because I don't mean any harm by writing this brief review. If Alex is reading this and feels offended, I'm sorry and I hope you understand. :)
January 20, 2015
I've read the book on Wattpad and one thing about the book is it will catch you with surprises every now and then.Harry's(Hunter's) character is great and I suggest you read the the book with your friends because you will need someone to pass a comment on Cassandra's Intelligence during the whole story ;P
And Andrea I hope the book will be the bestseller and becomes a movie with Harry being the main character!!!
And Andrea I hope the book will be the bestseller and becomes a movie with Harry being the main character!!!
January 15, 2015
I really love this story!!!
It started from wattpad and can you imagine how amazing this book bc it's getting published!! There's no words that can describe how good it is :)
I'm very proud for the author bc tbh I read this story before I even knew it getting published soon...
I HIGHLY RECOMENDED IT!!! READ IT OR I WILL KILL YOU IN YOUR SLEEP
It started from wattpad and can you imagine how amazing this book bc it's getting published!! There's no words that can describe how good it is :)
I'm very proud for the author bc tbh I read this story before I even knew it getting published soon...
I HIGHLY RECOMENDED IT!!! READ IT OR I WILL KILL YOU IN YOUR SLEEP
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January 20, 2015Can't wait till the book comes but my covers were disqualified even THOE those pictures were from my camera roll nd I worked very hard on them day nd night nd always checked my emali thinking it would come I there sAying ur cover has been excepted but no my childhood is officially ruined seeing how I never won anything
November 1, 2019
I received this book in exchange for an honest review. The narration was excellent, I thought the concept was interesting, the execution however sometimes made it hard to push forward with the book. I liked the book enough to finish it.
August 27, 2015
This book could've been better. But the author worked for this. I'm just saying , is making a more trashy book possible ?
November 22, 2015
3.5 stars//
Wasn't amazing, but it helped me with reading slump issues. I'll have to admit the end messed with my heart a little...
Wasn't amazing, but it helped me with reading slump issues. I'll have to admit the end messed with my heart a little...
October 14, 2019
Sometimes I like to delve into a good thriller. This was recommended to me, and I have to say, it had me from the first chapter. I was on the edge of my seat! Cassandra is left home with her younger brother, waiting for the sitter that will stay with them while their parents are in Australia. Who shows up? A sitter that they did not expect. Hunter takes these two and from there you will be entranced. Should you like Hunter? Is he crazy? Will these two survive? It has a very interesting plot, that will keep you guessing, all the way to the very end. There are unusual twists and turns, keeping you listening. I loved the complexity of the characters. Cassie is young, but is very intelligent. Her brother is resilient and Hunter had me wondering if I should love him or hate him! I love this kind of story, making me think and kept surprising me.
Narrated by Layla Smith, she had an insight to the story, bringing not only accents, but inflections that fit the each character. I found that she enhanced the suspense and really brought the story to life.
Narrated by Layla Smith, she had an insight to the story, bringing not only accents, but inflections that fit the each character. I found that she enhanced the suspense and really brought the story to life.
February 28, 2020
What a ride. So much happens in this book and you will be questioning things while listening. I even question a bit now that’s it’s over and have a bit of a book hangover. Definitely a good listen if you are looking for a thriller.
The narration on this book is by far the best choice for its reading.
The narration on this book is by far the best choice for its reading.
April 8, 2019
Just read it On Wattpad as a fanfic and now I want to buy it!
June 19, 2019
dont really rember
will read again to rate
will read again to rate
February 1, 2015
One word...
AMAZING!
God! I am so thankful that my friend introduced me to this book! It's no ordinary book with those cliche shit. Reading this book is like eating bacon and eggs in the morning, just perfect, SICK and PERFECT.
I would read this every time I got a chance to,then my friends would tell me, "Man, you're sick!" but the truth is, they are missing a lot of things!
When I'm reading this, it's like an escape from reality. As if I'm having my own creepy, rambunctious adventure, a realm of pure, sick bliss.
This book is truly one of a kind!
AMAZING!
God! I am so thankful that my friend introduced me to this book! It's no ordinary book with those cliche shit. Reading this book is like eating bacon and eggs in the morning, just perfect, SICK and PERFECT.
I would read this every time I got a chance to,then my friends would tell me, "Man, you're sick!" but the truth is, they are missing a lot of things!
When I'm reading this, it's like an escape from reality. As if I'm having my own creepy, rambunctious adventure, a realm of pure, sick bliss.
This book is truly one of a kind!
January 20, 2015
My recommendations for this book is very high. I am beyond excited for it to get published. You deserve this, for creating this story, it's honestly one of my favorite books I've ever read on Wattpad. The plot of it is just so interesting and suspenseful that it makes you not want to stop reading. I can't wait for it to get published, I will most definitely be buying it the day it sells in stores!
January 21, 2015
i have read many books in my life time. i have read a lot of fanfictons, sorry not sorry. but thing book is like the epitome of perfection. the authour is a total sweet heart. she made this brill book called Psycho Sitter. the book isn't a cliche book where they fall in love after they meet no it's more twisted than that. it has all the emotions you want to feel in it. you just want to read more and the fact the authour is ace. it makes the book far more perfect .x
January 31, 2015
I loved this book! When I first found it on wattpad I would constantly wait for updates when I was done. I absolutely love this book and highly recommend it for all those creepy-book lovers and just people who like books that give you the "edge-of-your-seat" feeling. So please buy her book, she's a fantastic author and I have a feeling she's going to go far. So if you like creepy books, I recommend this.:)
January 14, 2015
This book is so good, when you've begun you want to keep on reading because it's extremely exciting. There are some parts that are nerve-wracking because you don't know what will happen, but thats an awesome feature of the book. It isn't predictable what keeps you reading.
I highly recommend this book to everyone.
I highly recommend this book to everyone.
January 15, 2015
This book is definitely in my top ten list! It kept making me want more and more! There were so many times where I wouldn't know what would happen next and then something just pops out at you that you were not expecting. Definitely recommend! I'm so glad I found this on Wattpad. Congratulations on getting published! :)
January 25, 2015
This book was great. My friend told me about it at school, so I got home and read it. She had already spoiled the plot, but I was still surprised at all the twist and turns. This was so awesome, and it great to also share it with my friends so we could discuss it and get extremely excited for the release. I hope this book can go far, because it truly deserves it!
January 30, 2015
I honestly loved this book so much! I am so proud of the author foe getting this far. The book was incredible and I am hoping that others do too! Good luck and truly this am was a heck of an inspiration. I'm also glad to say that I'm super excited to get the book! I know I already read it on Wattpad, but it's too good for only one read. Lots of love from your greatest fan!
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February 10, 2015Psycho Sitter is probably one of the best I've ever read.
Alexandria writing is so unique, and God it's just perfect.
My favourite chapter has to be 46 especially towards the end when she used that poem by Robert Frost 'Nothing Gold Can Stay.' I love this story sooo much, and I do highlight recommend it.
Alexandria writing is so unique, and God it's just perfect.
My favourite chapter has to be 46 especially towards the end when she used that poem by Robert Frost 'Nothing Gold Can Stay.' I love this story sooo much, and I do highlight recommend it.
February 1, 2015
Omg Alexandria! You are an amazing writer and I literraly read this book all in less than a week. Thats how attached I am to this book. Ily and please please please text or email me! I want to be a reader you'll remember and not just some fangirl. You are amazing and I love the book, there is nothing I would change about it!!!
February 13, 2015
This book is soo amazing! I read it on Wattpad and literally spent so many nights reading when I should've been sleeping because I just couldn't put it down! I loved reading it sooo much and I'm kind of sad that it had to end but I'm also really proud that it actually got published! You deserve it Alex!
I would strongly recommend reading it even if you aren't a fan of Harry!
I would strongly recommend reading it even if you aren't a fan of Harry!
February 14, 2015
This book is just really good. The intrigue of just the name, catches your attention, making you want to read the whole book. I would say I was (and am, still) captivated by the book and its characters. I can definitely say Alex did an awesome job catching the character’s personality and plotting it it words. The book it’s totally awesome and I would recommend it to all of my pals.
January 17, 2015
Absolutely LOOOVED this!! So well written, creative, & suspenseful. I can't wait to see it published! You deserve it, Alex. Love, fellow Directioner, Psycho Sister, & Wattpadian, Rachel (Rachelpedia on Wattpad)
January 16, 2015
I can't remember exactly when I started and finished it but I really liked it!!! I reAlly wanted her to update it all the time but the later she updated the better it was. I'm really proud of her!! Good job!!
January 21, 2015
OK let me just say...BEST BOOK EVER !!! It honestly had me at the edge of my seat !! I think I may have cried at some parts..and can I just say THANK JESUS THIS BOOK IS GETTING PUBLISHED!!! thank you for your precious time.
January 21, 2015
I thought this was an extremly good book. I started reading it on wattpad and I was immedietly interested. I would highly recommend this book it has drama and romance so a little bit of both I'm so proud to see this author grow and I hope that she has many more opportunities
January 23, 2015
I'm so very excited to buy this book! Alexandria Ayers you are amazing! I really love you and of course Psycho Sitter! And I really hope that Your Guardian Angel would be your next book,, but it's up to you...!
Keep writing and have a nice one! I love you!
Keep writing and have a nice one! I love you!
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