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Delicious Monsters
by Liselle Sambury
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
4.5/5 Stars
General Description: Told from two different perspectives, we follow Brittney, co-host and creator of viral hauntings videos online. She wants to explore the house that changed her mother from abusive to a 'saint' in the eyes of the world, especially since the house has killed people. Enter Daisy, years before Brittney's time, and one of the first people to bring the house back to life. Daisy and her mom gain the house after a relative passes and Daisy's mom wants to use it as an Airbnb to help folks. Daisy knows her mother is hiding something, but can she discover it before the house kills her? Can Brittney uncover the truth of the house before more people are lost to it?
The good:
- This book was SPOOKY. The images described haunted me into my nightmares.
- Liselle always weaves a beautiful mystery that leaves you thinking about it for hours.
- I enjoyed having the dual perspectives over the multiple timelines, it expanded the story in a way I thought was masterful
- The subplots in each person's timeline also keep you engaged throughout this entire book.
The loss of a half-star: I wish I had more of Brittney's perspective. It's like 30/70 Brittney/Daisy and I definitely wanted to delve more into Brittney's backstory!
Overall: If you're looking for a spooky YA read, this is it!
General Description: Told from two different perspectives, we follow Brittney, co-host and creator of viral hauntings videos online. She wants to explore the house that changed her mother from abusive to a 'saint' in the eyes of the world, especially since the house has killed people. Enter Daisy, years before Brittney's time, and one of the first people to bring the house back to life. Daisy and her mom gain the house after a relative passes and Daisy's mom wants to use it as an Airbnb to help folks. Daisy knows her mother is hiding something, but can she discover it before the house kills her? Can Brittney uncover the truth of the house before more people are lost to it?
The good:
- This book was SPOOKY. The images described haunted me into my nightmares.
- Liselle always weaves a beautiful mystery that leaves you thinking about it for hours.
- I enjoyed having the dual perspectives over the multiple timelines, it expanded the story in a way I thought was masterful
- The subplots in each person's timeline also keep you engaged throughout this entire book.
The loss of a half-star: I wish I had more of Brittney's perspective. It's like 30/70 Brittney/Daisy and I definitely wanted to delve more into Brittney's backstory!
Overall: If you're looking for a spooky YA read, this is it!