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The Dead and the Dark
by Courtney Gould
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Disclaimer: I received this e-arc from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: The Dead and the Dark
Author: Courtney Gould
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 3/5
Recommended For...: mystery, thriller, LGBTQIA+
Publication Date: August 3, 2021
Genre: YA Mystery
Recommended Age: Can’t recommend, DNFed
Publisher: Wednesday Books
Pages: 352
Synopsis: Something is wrong in Snakebite, Oregon. Teenagers are disappearing, some turning up dead, the weather isn’t normal, and all fingers seem to point to TV’s most popular ghost hunters who have just returned to town. Logan Ortiz-Woodley, daughter of TV's ParaSpectors, has never been to Snakebite before, but the moment she and her dads arrive, she starts to get the feeling that there's more secrets buried here than they originally let on.
Ashley Barton’s boyfriend was the first teen to go missing, and she’s felt his presence ever since. But now that the Ortiz-Woodleys are in town, his ghost is following her and the only person Ashley can trust is the mysterious Logan. When Ashley and Logan team up to figure out who—or what—is haunting Snakebite, their investigation reveals truths about the town, their families, and themselves that neither of them are ready for. As the danger intensifies, they realize that their growing feelings for each other could be a light in the darkness.
Review: I had to DNF this read at about 34% in. The book just wasn’t keeping my interest, it seemed too predictable, and while I’d like to try it again, it will probably be awhile before I do.
Verdict: It’s good, just wasn’t keeping me interested.
Book: The Dead and the Dark
Author: Courtney Gould
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 3/5
Recommended For...: mystery, thriller, LGBTQIA+
Publication Date: August 3, 2021
Genre: YA Mystery
Recommended Age: Can’t recommend, DNFed
Publisher: Wednesday Books
Pages: 352
Synopsis: Something is wrong in Snakebite, Oregon. Teenagers are disappearing, some turning up dead, the weather isn’t normal, and all fingers seem to point to TV’s most popular ghost hunters who have just returned to town. Logan Ortiz-Woodley, daughter of TV's ParaSpectors, has never been to Snakebite before, but the moment she and her dads arrive, she starts to get the feeling that there's more secrets buried here than they originally let on.
Ashley Barton’s boyfriend was the first teen to go missing, and she’s felt his presence ever since. But now that the Ortiz-Woodleys are in town, his ghost is following her and the only person Ashley can trust is the mysterious Logan. When Ashley and Logan team up to figure out who—or what—is haunting Snakebite, their investigation reveals truths about the town, their families, and themselves that neither of them are ready for. As the danger intensifies, they realize that their growing feelings for each other could be a light in the darkness.
Review: I had to DNF this read at about 34% in. The book just wasn’t keeping my interest, it seemed too predictable, and while I’d like to try it again, it will probably be awhile before I do.
Verdict: It’s good, just wasn’t keeping me interested.