I loved Surrender Your Sons, and so when I saw Adam was doing another horror - I didn't even check the synopsis, just requested it then and there.

This YA slasher kept me gripped all the way through. Overall a very spooky (with bits of tenderness and romance sprinkled in) time.

Theme: It took me a while to start reading this book but once I started, it was hard to put down. I was immersed in the story that whole time to the point that it was hard to read when I was working evening shifts on my own and having to walk home. I love a book that can put that amount of paranoia in you while also being intriguing so you have to solve the mystery.

I had started being suspicious of certain characters but thought it was too obvious for the author to have gone that route which is what made reading this story so much fun. I didn't find anything that happened to be predictable at all. It got to the point where I was even questioning if our protagonist might be behind the whole thing or one of their family members.

Characters: In this story you are introduced to several characters through their interactions with our main characters. There's the main characters, Dearie and Cole, several members of their Queer club, their parents/guardians, and then our main villian, Mr. Sandman.

I really enjoyed getting to know each of the characters, especially Dearie and Cole. I like how we slowly get to know more about them through their interactions with each other. I also like how complex the relationship with Dearie and Cole is and how this is only complicated more as they begin dating people seriously. I thought it was great to see those two remain best friends and that friendship never turned into anything more.

Writing Style: This book is told through dual point of views, going back and forth from Dearie and Cole's perspectives. I really liked that we got to see both of their perspectives especially towards the end of the book when the action picked up. I liked that we got to see how both of the main characters viewed others in their lives and how they each came to the conclusion about Mr. Sandman differently. I liked that we got to see how their lives were affected by this event drastically differently.

Something else that I liked about the way that this story was told was how we got to see the frustration that Cole had with others. I liked how seeing things through his perspective meant that you got to see his anger when he was accused but also how hurt he was by Dearie's actions.

Thank you so much, PENGUIN GROUP Penguin Young Readers Group, Viking Books for Young Readers and NetGalley, for the chance to read this book in exchange of an honest review.

Dearie and Cole are inseparable and have always been two against the world. Every time something bad happens these two gay teens BFFs are blamed. That's because they are beautiful and clever and flirtatious queen bees. But when a famous never- caught serial killer, Mr Sandman, starts to target their school's Queer Club, everything is turned upside down. Expecially when suspicions point at them and they have to start an investigation in order to unmask the real serial killer, save everyone else and themselves. That means face the serial killer, too.

Your lonely nights are over is a brilliant, fantastic and unique YA horror from the awesome Adam Sass and I love every single book they have written. This one isn't an exception. I love, LOVE these characters. I love Dearie and Cole and their relationships and how everything that goes wrong is blamed on them, poor kids!
I loved how Screams meets Clueless in this story and how perfect is this description, mixing two different genres and creating something so unique you can't not love it.
I was really invested in their investigation in their town's secret, trying to unmask the serial killer and protecting everyone else and themselves. It was so good and I loved every minute of it. Their bond is so precious and I really enjoyed this book!

A very enjoyable book, it's like scream joined the fear street movies but gay, something different to read if you are a fan of this genre.
a point in favor of the cover which is very striking.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for sending me a digital copy of this book.

Everyone is obsessed with the documentary show "Your Lonely Nights are Over", a cold case show about the "Sandman", a serial killer with a calling card and a vendetta against lonely people. When a couple of teens receive a "Sandman" text telling them that their lonely night will soon be over, they are thrown directly into a larger than life murder mystery. None of their friends are safe.

This book is a great peek into how we romanticize and get so enthralled with the idea of serial killings and murder mysteries, but the reality of it is all pretty brutal. There are SO MANY murders in this book, but it feels almost like a Knives Out type mystery where we are able to focus on the colorful cast of living characters (while also fearing for their lives).

This is a grand, queer, larger than life story. I enjoyed getting to know all of the characters, and I felt even more able to relate after reading the author's dedication at the beginning.

This book was written for you if:
1) You've ever listened to a true crime podcast or watched an unsolved mysteries documentary
2) You love a book with just a ton of queer rep
3) You are looking for a kind of escapist version of a murder mystery because this many murders would've put all these teens into witness protection so quickly

Thanks for the free book! @penguinteen @theadamsass @coloredpagesbt

Tour @coloredpagesbt

Rating 4 stars

Whew I’m a little late on my review anyway this book put me in the mind of Scream like not the new one but the old scream… and I must say it was a pretty interesting read and I’m glad that I had something to hold me over until I got to feeling better… First read by this author but I’m excited to read another…

A great queer slasher that focuses on friendships. Violent and cutting with commentary on race and the rampant homophobia and queer hate that permeates our society.

I think this was such a fun read. I would love to find more books like this. YA slashers are slowly becoming more popular but I want more! I love the queer characters as well and it actually related to the story. Adam Sass is an author that I will continue to keep and eye on.

Perfect for fans of campy horror like Scream! This follows two queer best friends who I absolutely adored. They felt very real, sometimes cringey sometimes flawed, but this added to the vibes of the book. There was a big cast that I either loved or loved to hate as well as a great setting overall!

I adored this YA slasher where two queer BFF’s are unlucky suspects when a old serial killer comes to town 50 years later, but this time targeting their school’s queer club.

This was such a thrill from start to finish, like I couldn’t put it down! Needing to find out the killer and how the little queer pack of ‘friends’ unmasks them. Finished in one day. This isn’t a romance in that the two MC’s aren’t destined to be together, it’s about young loneliness and friendship.

Described as Scream meets Clueless, and I would agree.
If you like 90s teen slashers this is the book for you!

If you like twisty thrillers with an extra queer flair…this is for you! I really enjoyed the POVs of Cole and Dearie. Also the examination of abuse in its many forms.

Sometimes the writing was overly quirky and casual so it felt like reading the stream of consciousness of a teenager which was hella immersive and fun at times but other times it was a bit distracting or annoying. But overall, I enjoyed it!

I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley. Review based on final copy. All opinions are my own.
I had never read anything from Adam Sass before, but I was drawn to Your Lonely Nights Are Over, as it sounded like bloody good fun. I was immediately drawn into the framing device around a docuseries around an infamous serial killer, Mr. Sandman and his targeting of lonely hearts (the title is such a clever homage to the song and I can’t believe I missed that!), with the interstitials about the original murders in this docuseries format helping to build suspense as the present story plays out, with the killer presumably active again.
Dearie and Cole are delightful, even if they’re absolutely unlikable. They’re very much their school’s version of “mean girls,” and yet, they’re incredibly endearing. It’s hard to say whether I rooted for them, or rooted for someone to off them. But their friendship was wonderful, even with the cattiness.
The plot was pretty engaging, and kept me on my toes, wondering what would happen next. The mystery was interesting, and while it was somewhat predictable, it was no less fun, and it felt believable overall, given the general premise.
I enjoyed this book overall, and am interested in reading more from Adam Sass in the future. If you’re interested in a campy slasher horror story with messy, unlikable queer leads, and a true-crime element, I’d recommend checking this out!

I really wanted to get to this one, as it seemed interesting. The downfall was that I requested so many ARCs that I could not get to all of them before the book was archived. If I can find this somewhere for a reasonable price, I will try to get it!

I am HERE for the Queer Horror Renaissance! Adam Sass joins the ranks of Queer authors doing horror right alongside Ryan La Sala! While YLNAO is a beautifully heartfelt take on slasher narratives, this book centers so heavily on queer and multiracial friendships. That’s the aspect I feel is truly at the heart of this novel.

Another cute feature is the Netflix/documentary interludes. I love it when authors use multimedia approaches to help propel the events of the novel forward. It’s clever and brilliant for keeping readers’ attention.

This was done so well & had me fully captivated within the first few pages. K enjoyed it so much & cant wait to see what the author does next.

This was such a good read! I loved dearie and Cole and their friendship. This is definitely a fun modern take on meta slasher a la Scream. The podcast interludes added a really fun aspect to the book but even without them this is such a solid YA thriller! It has so much depth beyond just the slasher aspect which is what really brings a book to the next level. I’m keeping it vague to avoid spoilers but it’s one of my fave YA reads of the year.

Thank you I really enjoyed this book It felt like I was reading old school horror movie it was super creepy and had me on the edge of my sit.

I don’t know where to start with this review because merrily mentioning “Your Lonely Nights Are Over” makes my mind jump to moments of a ton of emotions. I know emotions is a broad term but this story gives me so many at once. The most frequent feeling is being proud. Proud of myself for being queer/trans but also proud that I live in a moment in time where we are getting books that represent us. It represents the elements of horror that we love, the slasher aspects through and through and in the end, we are the main characters!

I think what Adam Sass brought to a lot of us is being able to look forward to reading a book that is a staple for our SPOOKY season or just a book that we wanna pick up whenever. It’s something that I was looking forward to before it was released but now that it’s been out for a while, I find comfort in it being out. I am proud to be a fan of this story and a fan of Adam Sass. I took time writing this review because I finally have read all of Adam’s books and have seen what a master writer he is. From different genres and different stories told, he brought so much life for those who look forward to reading stories about ourselves (queer/trans representation)

This book was so good! It was like watching a slasher movie, but in book form. It was gory and gruesome, but yet funny and entertaining at the same time! If you like YA Campy books you will love this!

Terrifying queer teen slasher. Dearie and Cole are best friends, completely inseparable. They're a bit on the outside of their school's Queer Club, but that doesn't matter to them as long as they have each other. Then a serial killer from the 70s resurfaces, targeting members of the club... and Cole becomes the top suspect. Will they be able to uncover the truth, or will the bodies just keep piling up?

This thriller was super twisty. I was continually kept guessing as to the killer's identity, never sure which way the story was going. I could easily see this translated to the screen. It already feels just like a slasher flick. I really enjoyed the friendship between Dearie and Cole. It's obvious that they are besties for life. Overall, creepy and fun.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.