The Shadow Keepers

by Marisa Noelle

Sixteen-year old Georgia Boone sees evil, shadowy creatures in mirrors. They look like humanoid crows and stare at her with hungry red eyes. Recently, they've been whispering terrifying threats. Of course, no one believes her. When Georgia is sent to the UK's most prestigious mental health centre, Brookwood Hospital, she is forced to face her fears and answer the question... ARE THE SHADOWS REAL OR IS IT ALL IN HER HEAD? At Brookwood, the supernatural shadows are more present than ever. When patients start to go missing, Georgia teams up with a mysterious boy who is trapped inside the mirror world. Only with their forces combined can she prove she's not hallucinating. But will she be able to stop the ghostly shadows from seeping out of the mirrors and possessing the human race?
Perfect for the fans of Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments, Tahereh Mafi's Shatter Me, Victoria Schwab's This Savage Song, and James Patterson's Hawk. "A horror story with a difference." "An exciting paranormal thriller with strong mental heath vibes." "This felt like the beginning of a new urban legend." "It had a fabulously spooky feel, like books by Stephen King or Dean Koontz."

Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Young Adult, Fiction, Paranormal, Thriller, Book Club

332 pages, Paperback

Published January 14, 2024

About the author

Marisa Noelle is the author behind a treasure trove of young adult and adult novels across multiple genres, but they all have running themes of mental health or the ocean. She tends to gravitate towards the speculative arena and loves to write science-fiction, fantasy, horror, dystopian, romance, romantasy, or a combination of them all.

Marisa's books include:
The Shadow Keepers—a spine-tingling tale to keep you up all night and semi-finalist of the BBNYA book awards.
The Unraveling of Luna Forester—a novel impossible to talk about because of its huge twist, but it snagged several awards, including: First Place Incipere Award, WriteBlend Finalist, BBYNA Semi-Finalist, Bookshelf Finalist shelf.
The Unadjusteds Trilogy delves into one of her favourite genres—dystopian. The Unadjusteds, the Rise of the Altereds, and The Reckoning make up the trilogy, but there are eleven further companion novellas that follow the secondary characters. The Unadjusteds also placed as a semi-finalist in the BBNYA awards. There are also eleven origin story novellas set in The Unadjusteds universe that are completely FREE when you subscribe to my website.
The Mermaid Chronicles is a seven book romantasy series that includes: Secrets of the Deep, Quest for Atlantis, Fight for Freedom, Ghost Pirates, Vendetta, Denizens of Darkness, Vorago Returns, as well as its own companion guide. The entire series is coming to audio with Tantor Media soon!

Marisa also writes steamy romance under the pen name Savannah Warner.

When Marisa's not weaving literary spells, she's helping mold the future of MG and YA authors as a mentor for the Write Mentor program.

When not writing, Marisa likes to imagine herself as a mermaid, and can often be found in the local pool…or lake…or ocean. Despite her undeniable bookworm credentials since she was knee-high to a grasshopper, the author gig took Marisa by surprise. You see, she had a secret past as a bit of a science geek during her school days. But hey, science and storytelling make a surprisingly magical concoction! Currently, Marisa calls Woking, UK, her home sweet home, where she resides with her trusty squad, including her husband, three amazing kids, and a furry four-legged friend named Copper.

Reviews

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well.... that was a wild ride. This book is a faced-paced thriller with a supernatural twist, and what a twist!! I devoured the second half of the book in a day, reading a page here and then and hoping to finish the book before going to sleep (because I wouldn't have been able to sleep otherwise, there was too much going on at the same time!). I have to admit that I suspected all the wrong persons, and was pleasantly surprised by the ending, even if it seemed a bit unbelievable. I like my happy endings.

Many thanks to the author for the complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

[Jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was very excited to receive this book. I loved the concept and the idea. It had creepy vibes. Unfortunately, I received a copy with a ton of typos which made it a bit hard for me to read and get through. I do look at mirrors a bit differently now!

[Heather James · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was gifted an ARC of The Shadow Keepers by Marisa Noelle and Magnolia Press earlier this month and I raced through it in a few days! The Shadow Keepers was so hard to put down, and the creepy premise ensured that I was always thinking about it, even when I couldn't read on. Tensions and stakes run high as Georgia races to uncover the truth about the terrifying shadow creatures who have haunted her for most of her life.

I don't think I've read many non-contemporary YA novels which features mental health so prevalently, and it was really clever how the character's mental health struggles became integral to the plot - they made them stronger, rather than being purely another plot-point or issue to 'get over'. The topic as a whole was sensitively handled and I felt like I learnt some new things about mental health conditions as a result of reading.

Having said that, readers should bear in mind that as mental health is so important within The Shadow Keepers, the novel does include subjects like self-harm and suicide. If this isn't something you're comfortable reading, it would probably be best to avoid this novel. They're not a large part of the plot, but do come up.

You should definitely read The Shadow Keepers if you like:
- creepy monsters
- slow-burn romance
- seeing mental health in non-contemporary stories.

From a writing perspective, The Shadow Keepers is brilliant for:
- world building - I could completely believe in the monsters and shadow world that Noelle created.
- pacing - this story is paced just right, with plenty of action and tension, but also some great character driven moments to help back the pace off and give you a respite between the horror.
- keeping the reader guessing about who they could and couldn't trust!

I really enjoyed The Shadow Keepers and am now even more excited about Noelle's second novel, The Unadjusteds, which comes out later this year.

[Karen Hugg · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Shadow Keepers is a wonderfully crafted novel, rich with psychological intrigue and a plot that keeps raising questions. It's like a One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest for teens. Georgia, the main character, is committed to a mental hospital for seeing dangerous shadows in mirrors and only has her brother on the outside for support. During the course of her stay, we meet her roommates, the staff, and her doctor, all richly drawn and all playing an integral part in the story. As she waits for her mandated 90 days to end, Georgia realizes that things aren't what they seem. The nurses may have nefarious intentions and girls keep disappearing. Stealthily, she uncovers clues bit by bit until the book ends with a compelling climax that reveals the creepy awfulness at the heart of it all.

I don't know that much about YA novels, but I loved The Shadow Keepers. Worth a read!

[Amanda McHugh · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Shadow Keepers was a fun, quick read for this lover of all things scary.

Exploring the topics of mental health, identity, and shifting paradigms of good vs. evil, Noelle's narrator Georgia--a young woman struggling with a paranormal entity as well as her own issues--is a breath of fresh air in an all-too-often crowded territory of stereotypes. Asylum literature frequently uses supporting characters in order to reinforce the "crazy" narrative, but Noelle's characters find support, companionship, and strength from each other.

This was perhaps the most interesting aspect of TSK--and that's saying a lot considering an army of shadows fueled by humanity's greed is a very real conflict for Georgia and her friends. Noelle's characters stumble. They move forward and regress. They have moments of strength and weakness, neither of which defines them as a hero or a victim or a villain.

Overall, I'd recommend.

[Chelsea Ballard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Marisa Noelle’s THE SHADOW KEEPERS was my first dive into horror fiction. Something I learned from this dive? Do NOT read before bed, not unless you want to be running from past semi-dark mirrors screaming your head off.

THE SHADOW KEEPERS follows Georgia, a headstrong young woman who is haunted by creepy crow-like shadows, as she gets dropped off at a renovated insane asylum after having an unfortunate accident involving mirrors in a dressing room. In true Girl, Interrupted fashion, she finds her crew: sweet, quiet Liz and spunky, raucous June. The three girls band together for survival while June helps Georgia navigate the waters at what feels like a very suspicious group home. As the shadows start to gang up on Georgia and her friends, she makes some other unlikely allies and searches for the source behind the madness that has been stalking her for most of her life.

Behind every door is another secret. Following Georgia as she serves her mandatory 90 days is like waiting for that scary werewolf to jump out on haunted hayride: full of jumps and waiting to scream I told you so! Beyond the suspense, Noelle takes us through a thought experiment of epic proportions: is Georgia crazy for seeing the shadows or are the shadows making Georgina crazy?

One of my favorite things about THE SHADOW KEEPERS, besides the every-day relatability of the main character and her detailed circle of allies, is how mental health is shown not as a crux but as diversity. Georgia struggles with OCD, while the other girls struggle with other issues, not because they are weak but because they are spectacularly different minded.

If you’re into creepy converted insane asylum’s (and who’s not?) and love figuring out who dun it’s (seriously, tell me someone who doesn’t love guessing who the bad guys is), then THE SHADOW KEEPERS is a must for you. And don’t let the YA tag fool you; YA is a state of mind, not an age range. This novel is perfect for older teens and adults alike!

[Noelle Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best Read
When you want to enter a world of Girl Interrupted meets Darkness Falls.

My Thoughts on the Book
Teenager Georgia has problems, as does brother Bart, self-medicating to deal with their issues. But an incident in a shopping centre winds up in Georgia being shipped off to Brookwood hospital.

But her problems are not solved by being at Brookwood and the crow-like vile monsters she sees are more prevalent than ever. Things worsen when other girls begin to disappear. Georgia doesn’t know who to trust in Brookwood – can she trust the nurses or her roommates?

Speaking of roommates we are introduced to impulsive, energetic June, fragile Sarah, angry, emotional Kiara and sweet, but creepy Liz. Each girl is suffering from her own mental health problems. The topic is handled with a light and sensitive touch. Each of the girls is lonely in their own way. But there are also some light and silly moments. These parts of the book remind us that the girls are normal like any other teenagers. There is even a little hint of romance, another light in the darkness of Brookwood.

The eerie atmosphere and scenery in the isolated asylum added to the menace of the story. It was to imagine the crow-like shadow monsters lurking there.

As I was reading this, a flock of seagulls and crows circled my garden. I hate birds, so between this and Marisa’s descriptions of the shadow creatures, I was completely freaked out.


The Shadowkeepers is an action-packed horror that kept me turning the pages, desperate to find out what lay around each gloomy corner. To conclude, it’s a mysterious, dark and chilling young adult novel. I know I’ll be in for a treat with The Unadjusteds, which is out this Winter.

[Deanie Nelder · Rating 4 out of 5]

Everyone thinks 16-year-old Georgia is crazy because she sees shadow monsters in mirrors and other reflective surfaces. This gets her committed to a psychiatric facility. But is she really crazy, or are the shadow monsters lurking in the hallway of the psychiatric hospital where she's been committed?

In The Shadow Keepers, the author does a great job of keeping the reader guessing as to whether Georgia is simply hallucinating or whether something supernatural is going on. Georgia and the other characters are unique from each other, and sympathetic in their disorders. While the end is a bit rushed, overall, this is a great YA thriller/horror novel.

[Alese Maree · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Shadow Keepers is a creepy (in the best of ways) YA novel that kept me on my toes throughout! (Not going to pretend that I didn’t steer clear of my mirrors while reading this book.)

Georgia is a sixteen-year-old, a mixture of misunderstood and brave, dealing with shadows no one else in her life seems to be able to see. This novel touches on mental health, the things that scare us yet manifest from us, and how to fight those battles others can’t see behind closed doors. The twists in this story kept me guessing until the end. Great read.

[Nicole Rubino · Rating 5 out of 5]

A spine-chilling tale of my worst nightmare, Marisa Noelle's The Shadow Keepers will keep you up at night for two reasons: the book is a fast-paced thriller, forcing you to turn the page and pray Georgia and her friends aren't next; and, well, if you have any sort of reflective surfaces in your room, you may want to get rid of them before attempting to sleep.

Aside from the perfectly creepy atmosphere, the novel highlights mental health issues, and how these issues are perceived from a social construct, as well as personally, as main character Georgia grapples with deciding if she really is ill, or if something ominous is actually occurring within the walls of Brookwood Hospital. The internal struggle feels real, and as the reader, I found myself wondering the same thing at times.

The convoluted twists are expertly woven, and had me questioning the authenticity of a few of the characters right up until the very end of the book, where a revelation struck that I did not see coming.

As for my worst nightmare, I have my own irrational fear of mirrors, so this book was almost TOO perfectly creepy, and before I went to sleep at night, the book's tag line echoed in my ears: "Whatever you do, don't look in the mirror."

[Kassandra Flamouri · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fast paced, harrowing read perfect for upper YA and adult audiences alike. The hospital setting is inherently creepy and keeps the tension from ever going slack. Throw in supernatural monsters and a bit of mystery, and you've got a recipe for a sleepless night. However, there are moments of compassion and tenderness that keep the horror from taking over completely. Altogether fun and satisfying!

[Toya (thereadingchemist) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Whew boy! Do you remember as a kid when you used to sit around with your friends and tell each other urban myths and try to scare the living hell out of each other? Well the one that always got me as a kid was Bloody Mary. To this day, mirrors give the creeps when I look at them in the middle of the night when I’m home alone. Marisa was able to take all of those fears of mirrors to the next level with the monsters that she created.

Following an accident that left a girl permanently scarred, Georgia’s mother and stepfather send her to a group home that is dedicated to mental rehabilitation for 90 days to work on her fear of mirrors. Little do they know that Georgia isn’t afraid of mirrors. She’s terrified of what lives in the mirrors…the monsters in the shadows.

While in the mental institution, Georgia begins to trust her roommates June and Liz, and she realizes that she needs the two of them to to survive the shadows as well as uncover the secrets that lie in the group home. Every time the girls get closer to the truth, more and more secrets are unveiled.

I loved the light that Marisa shed on mental health as a whole in this book. Some of the girls suffer from mania (such as June) and OCD, while others have more debilitating diseases such as ‘helmet Annie’ who repeatedly runs into a wall at full force. I never felt that these girls were added to the plot just to “check a box” or have their illnesses dictate their entire lives. Rather, I thought that highlighting these different illnesses really highlighted the diversity of the girls in the home.

Overall, if you love a quick read packed with twists and turns that are dripping in atmospheric suspense then definitely pick up this book. I don’t suggest reading this one at night and then looking into mirrors afterwards, but hey, if you want to live life on the edge, who am I to tell you otherwise.

Thank you to the author and Magnolia Press for providing an eARC. This did not influence my review. All opinions are my own.

[Karen Barber · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ever since she can remember, Georgia can see shadows in the mirror. After years of varying treatments, she is sent to Blackwood in an attempt to treat her. What she faces there is worse than anything she could imagine.
An age-old story of good fighting evil, and one girl strong enough to break the pattern.
The descriptions of the shadows was suitably creepy. I think I went into this expecting one thing, so the link between the shadows and mental health issues felt a little forced to me. I thought the number of characters we were focused on made me less engaged at times, and I was surprised that the details about her brother weren’t addressed sooner. Perhaps it’s the sceptic in me, but I found it hard to get over the conduct of all those inside Blackwood. It was clear that some were more trustworthy than others, but it was just a little convenient that this was the place Georgia ended up.
I got irritated by the typos in my copy. There weren’t many, but it did detract from the flow of the story. I’m grateful to the author for contacting me to try to sort this - ongoing issue with a big seller - and I hope it gets sorted soon.
I purchased this as we’ve been paired with Marisa for Book Pen pals. I really enjoyed elements of it, and am looking forward to trying the first recommendations given.

[Dave Wickenden · Rating 4 out of 5]

A War of Shadows

We meet Georgia as her family drops her off at a Mental Hospital. Everyone thinks she’s crazy because she says she sees menacing shadows in any reflected surface. Inside she meets an array of disturbed girls, all with their own issues. But for the first time, she meets a boy who is trapped in the mirror and maybe her only chance to defeat the shadows who feed off the girls within the hospital.

The tension starts slowly like a pot of oil on the stove but builds up to a boil and then in the last few chapters, overflows and burns the house down.

Fun read.

For transparency I was given an ARC by the authro and Magnolia Press.

[Autumn Lindsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the beautifully spooky setting, to characters you can't help but feel deeply for, The Shadow Keepers was a thrilling read that kept me turning page after page! The author kept me guessing until the end what was real and what wasn't and I truly loved that. While I don't recommend staring too long into a mirror after reading this, in fact you may feel the urge to cover the ones you have, I DO recommend picking up a copy of The Shadow Keepers for yourself. But remember, whatever you do, don't look in the mirror.

[Melanie Gee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book gripping and intriguing. There are a lot of trigger warnings so need to be looked at before being read. I love Marisa Noelle's writing style and this book didn't disappoint with regards to that. I found that I had already twigged on the answers to some questions/twists which meant I didn't get as excited when they were revealed. Some things were left unsaid and left mystery to the book. Loved how the book ended wrapped up well. 

[Anna Orridge · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a super YA Horror, with terrific pace and subtle characterization.

Georgia is a 16-year-old girl with OCD and PTSD who is sent to a mental hospital after experiencing years of terrible visions of crow-like shadow monsters in every mirror and reflective surface she comes across. Her parents are quite convinced this is the result of mental illness, but her brother is more ambivalent. As she gets to know some of the other young women at the asylum, she realises she is not the only one who has reason to fear what she can see in the mirror.

This is a real page turner, and I loved the world building. The character June, Georgia's punky bipolar room mate, is especially memorable.

I've always had a bit of a soft spot for corvids, so this definitely hit the spot for me in many different ways. Mental health themes were treated with sensitivity, and, in terms of tone, it reminded me of the film 'Girl, Interrupted'. The creepy setting is evoked to great effect and the romance in the story was satisfyingly slow-burn.

This is terrific holiday reading, and will appeal to teenagers and adults who love a supernatural thriller with intelligence and style.

[Daniëlle Faber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Georgia has been seeing humanoid crow shaped shadows on reflecting surfaces ever since she was six. They are evil creatures that stare at her with red hungry eyes and recently started whispering terrifying threats.

Of course nobody believes her and she ends up being sent to a mental health center, Brookwood Hospital, where she is forced to face her fear. Are these shadows real? Or is it all in her head?

But… at the Brookwood Hospital there are more shadows than Georgia has ever seen!

When several patients go missing, she teams up with this mysterious boy who seems to be trapped inside the mirror to try and stop the shadows from escaping their mirror world & possessing the human race.

Loved this book! It has suspense, definitely a bit creepy and at a certain point (when things are really going down) I could not put it down!

[Sarah Dresser · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book stole my heart. It is a combination of spine chilling, look over your shoulder suspense but at the same time it delves into the heartache and fears of teenagers suffering from mental health issues in such a real and insightful way. The main character is inspiring, getting up each day and continuing to fight despite the harshest odds. It is also a story about friendship, love and hope. Like Marisa Noelle’s other book, The Unadjusteds, I highly recommend this story for people of all ages.

[Lydia Massiah · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderfully creepy story that builds to a super tense finale. The characters of the girls in the hospital were carefully depicted, with great sympathy and understanding for their conditions. As readers we totally feel their suffering, shut away from society, with no one prepared to listen to them or believe them. The supernatural elements developed excellently, and then with the added mystery about who was behind it all, and other secrets to be discovered, the story became a real page-turner.

A cleverly crafted and paced YA supernatural story, with skilful characterisation.

[Kitiera Morey · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a review of the ARC I received from the publisher.

This book took me three hours to read. I’m normally a pretty fast reader, but I flew through this more quickly than I anticipated. This is a smooth, easy read, and I love books that suck me right in and move at a fast clip.

The atmosphere is perfect. The main setting is creepy, not because of the mental patients, but the building itself. I have so much respect for Ms. Noelle because she didn’t make the patients the source of the mounting fear. Yes, some of the girls can be unsettling, but that’s the truth of places like that. No where are the girls depicted as evil or wrong, and that was nice to read.

Clearly Ms. Noelle has done her research on the afflictions that Georgia has. I have minor obsessive compulsions (nothing terrible) like what’s in the book, and what Georgia does is very realistic to real life, though what she experiences is a million times worse than what I deal with. Also, the descriptions of Georgia’s panic attacks were so well described I was in the moment and could feel it even though I’ve never had one.

The overall concept isn’t brand new, but it’s done in a creative way that I was eager to discover. I wish there was a little bit more to the shadows (and I’m not exactly sure what I’m looking for. Maybe more...meat in some way?), but they held my interest. They were a different foe, one that didn’t actually do much until the end, yet they were still terrifying and a constant threat. It takes a lot of skill to keep a non-physical (or at least non-physical in our world) entity a danger for almost the entirety of the book.

Now, I guessed the answers to the book’s mysteries early on in the novel. One in particular was super easy to figure out, but that in no way ruined the enjoyment of the reveal. Just because I’m sure of the ending doesn’t mean the ride to get there can’t be fun, and this one was.

The characters are very fleshed out. I like that Georgia wasn’t totally apathetic or whiny or obnoxiously bold. She was consistent in acting appropriately for her in certain situations. She is a well-crafted heroine. Her roommates are great, too, though I wish there was a little more time with Liz, but that’s just me. Even Elijah was awesome despite him not being in the book a lot.

Hands down, this is a great book, and I’m so glad that I read it. It’s a spooky, thrilling time and totally deserves a solid 4.5 out of 5. Don’t miss your chance to experience this tale, and I can’t wait for Ms. Noelle to publish more books.

[Tammie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting... I liked this story. So many questions about mental health and what people see and don't see. Is it mass hysteria or does everyone see the shadows. The book starts out a little slow, but slowly picks up and then bam the next thing I know it was over. I love the way the author took you into another way of thinking about mental health and what the girls dealt with everyday. June was one of my favorite characters, so strong on the outside, but weak and frightened on the inside. Georgia is the key and so glad Bart was able to speak the truth finally to his sister!

[Tonya · Rating 5 out of 5]

What!? This story, and its characters, were amazingly fleshed out and real. The anguish, suspense, anger, sadness... all the emotions were tangible. The twists and turns kept me reading, leaving me wanting more, and needing to know what was going to happen.

I didn't see, nor find, anything wrong with this book at all, in its entirety. Everything, from characters, to setting, to plot, and twists, seemed so strong and coherent. It made for a very quick and easy, thrilling read and I can't wait to own a physical copy of it someday. I highly recommend this book.

On a side note, the 'shadow' creatures kind of gave me dementor vibes from Harry Potter... but these creatures were also very intriguing and exciting and just the right amount of creepy.

**Trigger warnings: mental illness and cutting involved

[Smarzbar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Spooky vibes and twisty tales
I'll be honest horror is not normally my vibe so now I'll be hesitant before looking into any mirrors. Because that's the problem, Georgia sees menacing shadows in mirrors, its so much of a problem that she's court ordered to attend a facility to help her.
The start is slower paced but it adds to the creepy vibes and that feeling of constantly guessing as to what parts are real.
This will make the third book I've read from this author and without a doubt they're great at mental health representation.
I did question the practicality of the transition of one character waking up and immediately running around.
I liked how the girls were portrayed and the friendships that formed during Georgia's stay.
It delivered on the atmospheric suspense and a prefect standalone.

[Brenda Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Marisa Noelle’s THE SHADOW KEEPERS is a treat of a good book, a real page-turner, dark and twisty with plenty of love and sweetness in the mix. It reminds me a good deal of GIRL, INTERRUPTED, but with the addition of a solid horror story that’s set as if inside a haunted house with captive characters. There’s a lovely romance, deep and intriguing friendships, strong love between the main character, Georgia, and her flawed brother and mother. The events that take place are so worrying, and they escalate in an increasingly frightening way to culminate in a kick-ass, emotionally satisfying climax. A great debut novel and well worth your time. I highly recommend it.

[emimibooklove · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some mystery and the creeps

I walked into this book blind. I had no idea what it was about. But it didn't stop me from turning page after page! It was full of must and I couldn't put it down. Basic story line is girl came see shadows in mirrors or objects that reflect. How ever nobody else sees them. She's dropped off at a mental institute by her parents, in hopes that they can fix her. While there she meets others and she wonders if any of them could be like her. Strange things start to happen and girls start disappearing.

It you like dark mysterious thrillers this is for you!!

[Emma Read · Rating 5 out of 5]

I could barely put down this fast-paced gripping horror, with its shades of Dean R Koontz. The author does a brilliant job of trapping the reader in the same claustrophobic, frustrating setting as the characters, heightening the need to keep reading. The mental health aspects of the book are well handled, presenting the patient’s illnesses from their POV, empowering and informing their actions rather than being used to hold them back. Overall- Creepy and exciting.

[Anne-Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good

My sister recommended this book and I am so glad she did....I enjoyed it tremendously.
The characters we bang on...the portrayals were perfect.
The authors writing is captivating it kept me reading well into the late night. The story is creepy at times but well worth reading.

[JoNsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

[Hannah Kates · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast-paced and uncanny, this book weaves the gaslighting insidiousness of THE BABADOOK seamlessly with the timeless young adult themes of romance, self-identity, and resistence. With a riveting cast of characters, elegant prose, and gripping twists, this is the teenage horror to shelve next to CARRIE.