I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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What a great read! I've been deep into middle grade and YA horror/thriller/fantasy books as of late and this one was just a delicacy.

Moving away from her home, much to her dismay, Ginny finds herself in a strange little town after a dust storm and car breakdown. Right away, she senses there's something not quite right about the town... And, boy is she right.

I don't want to give away the plot, but things aren't what they seem and things are quite sinister. I can definitely see how young readers might need to leave the lights on after having read this one. But, there's also something delightful about the story too. Scary and alluring.

As an adult reader, I found it eerie and enjoyed watching the story unfold.

After finishing The Crooked Door, I’ve been sitting here thinking what an absolute delight it was to read. I’m 60 years old, so far away from the intended age group. Still I’m not so far away that I don’t remember the things I wished for as a child. There’s definitely a lesson to be learned in this epic tale, and the adventure of getting to it was wildly entertaining!

Congratulations to the authors on a novel that is unique and magical in every good way. Thank you to NetGalley for an early copy of this delightful story. This is my honest and unbiased review.