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Spooky Book Recommendations

10/13/2021

It's October again bookworms! And I'm back again with some more reads that I think are perfect for spooky season! They all have thrilling twists and haunting vibes overall that I think match perfectly.

The Mary Shelley Club by Goldy Moldavsky

When Rachel Chavez transfers to Manchester Prep, all she wants to do is get away from her past. But unfortunately she struggles to fit in as a scholarship kid, especially when she gets caught up in a prank gone awry. Things start to look up though when the prank attracts the attention of The Mary Shelley Club a secret club of students with one objective: come up with the scariest prank to orchestrate real fear. But as the pranks escalate, the competition turns cutthroat and takes on a life of its own. When the tables are turned and someone targets the club itself, Rachel must track down the real-life monster in their midst . . . even if it means finally confronting the dark secrets from her past.

I don't know about you guys but one of the classic monsters I think about during Halloween is Frankenstein! I learned a lot about horror movies from this read. The characters were intriguing and I definitely didn't see the twists coming. It'll keep you on the edge of your seat as the characters navigate dangerous terrain and figure out who they can trust.

All These Bodies by Kendare Blake

The summer of 1958 is filled with murder in the Midwest. All of the victims in different circumstances except one, their bodies completely drained of blood. When the Carlson family is slaughtered in their home int he small town of Black Deer Falls, the case gets its first lead, a girl covered in blood. 15 year old Marie Catherine Hale is found at the scene covered in blood not her own. In comes Michael Jensen, the son of the local sheriff who dreams to be a journalist. And things get interesting when Marie decides that he's the only one that she'll confess to. As Marie recounts her version of the story, it's up to Michael to get to the truth, and find out just what happened that fateful night.

I was so excited to read this book and let me tell you it did not disappoint! I loved the true crime vibes from this book. The town and characters all felt so real. I could vividly picture each person and the setting, which made for an even more thrilling read. The whole time reading I was thinking from every angle, trying to piece this mystery together. Many times I found myself completely sucked into the story, I even put stuff I had to do on hold so I could continue reading 😂.

Dark and Shallow Lies by Ginny Myers Sain

After her best friend Elora disappears from their small town in the bayou, Grey returns home searching for answers. She can't believe that Elora could vanish into thin air, especially in a town full of psychics. But she soon learns that everyone is hiding something. As she digs deeper, her childhood town seems more and more sinister and she'll have to find out who she can trust before it's too late.

Everyone that's looking for a great small town mystery with a mystic twist look no further! This book has it all, exciting plot twists, engaging characters, exciting fantastical powers, and an intriguing setting. Our main character Grey felt very real, she made mistakes, she struggled and she worked through it. I loved figuring out the mystery surrounding Elora's disappearance
while also piecing together the town's history. This is a must read this season!

Small Favors by Erin A. Craig

Ellerie Downing lives in Amity Falls, a small secluded town surrounded by the forest. It's rumoured that the early townsfolk fought off devils in the woods and that means that visitors are few and rare. But when a supply party goes missing, word has spread that the monsters have returned. To make matters worse, many strange and dangerous things have started happening. They all point to a tribe of dangerous and mystical creatures that promise to fulfill the resident's deepest desires. However, they all come at a price, a favour. As things become more and more sinister, Ellerie must race against time to save her town, her family and the boy she loves.

Small Favors is a perfect eerie historical fiction! It has fantastic atmosphere and the writing made for an addicting read. I loved our main character Ellerie and her family. The setting felt so real because of the deep history, stories and myths. I never saw the plot twists coming!

That's all for today's spooky book recommendations! I hope you enjoyed it! Have you read any of these books? What did you think of them? What spooky books do you recommend this season? Let me know in the comments below!

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Halloween Read Recommendations

10/7/2020

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Hi bookworms! Since it's officially October I thought I'd recommend some books that I think would be perfect to read around Halloween time! All of these books have spooky vibes that definitely give a haunting vibe to your night.

Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco

I actually read this book on Halloween a couple years ago! It has the perfect amount of chilling murder mystery to add a bit of Halloween flair. We follow Audrey-Rose Wadsworth whose dream is to become a forensic scientist and to solve crimes. Each book revolves around a particular historical figure like Jack the Ripper, and Prince Dracula. There is so many creepy moments added in but it is also so intriguing and funny! The banter between the main characters provides some much needed tension relief. Audrey-Rose is probably my favourite female lead! And Thomas is for sure my favourite bookish love interest. This book had me on the edge of my seat till the end! It is also one of my most loved books of all time.

The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein by Kiersten White

This being a retelling of Frankenstein it is one of the first books I thought of when making this list! The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein turns the original classic on its head. We follow a girl named Elizabeth who is taken in by the Frankenstein family because she is the only one that can tame the anger of their son Victor. As Victor's anger and experimental nature begins to grow, it creates danger for everyone around him. Meanwhile, Elizabeth is determined to remain useful in order to survive and is willing to do anything to keep her vital position in the family, even if it means covering for Victor's dark experiments. All of the haunting undertones of this book definitely scream Halloween. There is a dark ominous feeling throughout the whole book, along with some spine chilling scenes,

Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson

This book is a contemporary about girls that love witchcraft. And when two girls, along with Mila's best friend wind up dead, she doesn't want to believe. it. So much so that she brings them back to life to prove it. Unfortunately the girls don't remember anything about who killed them, so Mila and the undead girls head out to find for themselves. Even though this wasn't one of my most favourite books, I know a lot of people who have enjoyed it. And I think some people would enjoy it during this season. Now I don't know about you guys but zombies are one of the first monsters I think about when it comes to Halloween. I mean Mila raised the undead! It has lots of creepy moments and also some gross ones too, since the girls can't stay undead forever...

Nightmares! by Jason Segel and Kristen Miller

Nightmares! Is a middle grade novel about Charlie Laird who has a lot of problems in his life right now. His dad married a women who he thinks is a witch, he moved into her weird purple mansion, and every time he falls asleep he has horrible nightmares. As we follow Charlie's nightmare world we encounter many creepy characters, And when these nightmares start to come true Charlie needs all the help he can get, or else he might disappear for good. Halloween is all about nightmares and being scared. But this book is also about facing your fears which is a great theme for the season.

That's a wrap on my Halloween reading recommendations! I hope you enjoy them if you do decide to give them a try! Most of them are some of my all time favourite books and I hope you love them as much as I do. Let me know in the comments below!

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