I enjoyed this book. It’s funny how it was able to stick with me. I started reading this book Back in Oct, got away from reading for quite some time yet I still had this book with me when I picked it back up to finish it.

Who Haunts You is a story about as autistic girl “Bex” in high school who starts being haunted by a ghost. I appreciated the autism representation but it was very heavy at the beginning. There were some very creepy scenes! I had a hard time wanting to pick this book up again. It didn’t grip me enough to want to keep picking it back up. The story felt all over the place at times and the ending was so abrupt I thought I had missed a few chapters. I am still trying to understand the ending. I think it could have been a 5⭐️ book if the pacing was a little more fluid.

This book did take me some time to read, I struggled to connect to the story but I'm glad I kept at it because it was really well written and I loved that the main character is on the spectrum.

It does have a great spooky and creepy vibe!

Mark Wheaton – Who Haunts You
I was hugely impressed by Mark Wheaton’s Who Haunts You, to the extent that I devoured it in a day and was disappointed to finish it. Pulling in at around 150 pages it is perfect for teens who do not like long books and barely a word is wasted in a tight, gripping and highly original supernatural thriller. Wheaton has written other novels but is probably best known for his screenwriting work, which includes the 2009 reboot of Friday the 13th. He has also worked on computer games and in the past on a host of top horror magazines, including Fangoria and Starburst. High school senior Rebecca “Bex” Koeltl is the main character of Who Haunts You and totally steals the show as an autistic neurodivergent teenager who is trying to make it to graduation and college after that. The convincing family dynamics play an important part of the story, with Bex’s mother and elder sister playing pivotal roles in Bex handling her autism and being able to function at school. She also sees a psychologist and the book convincingly portrays a teen who struggles (but does try) to connect with others, explores and explains her coping mechanisms whilst she volunteers at the school library and takes early morning walks to avoid crowds and human contact.

Bex’s neurodiversity plays a clever part in the story as when basketball star Yunwen dies there is a huge outpouring of grief from the students of Claremont High about this apparent suicide. However, a second death follows shortly afterwards and another tragic accident (nobody wants to say suicide) and Bex begins to suspect something is up but struggles to express this to anybody who might believe her. She has a certain distance from events and uses her computer skills to hack into their files and begins to suspect they were having psychological problems brought on by hallucinations. I do not want to say too much more about the plot except that the dead teens believed they were haunted by long-dead relatives their own family members swear never existed. And as Bex investigates and there are other victims, you might be able to guess the direction the plot takes and the anxieties this brings for somebody who suffers from autism. I loved the way the book ended and the shocking build up and the fact that sometimes everything does not end up happily ever after, even in teen novels. AGE RANGE 13/14+

This book gives me the creep factor mixed with spooky and it was perfect for the spooky season I loved it

This book is a mystery/thriller with different point of views from the characters and beautifully written. The timelines were also very well written.

I read this book in a day and I never looked back! The twist and the plot were pretty easy to identify but the different POV's kept me intrigued to see how everything was going to unfold. A couple of the characters were so unlikable that it made it hard to feel bad or connect with them in any way. I do wish that the ending would've given a little more, I wanted to know how the characters dealt with the aftermath.

Overall I give this 5 out 5 because it really was a great book and I will definitely read more from this Author. I enjoyed the thrill of the plot and its twists.

One thing I love is a good ghost story and boy did this EXCEEED my expectations. I tried to request this without reading the synopsis and that was the BEST IDEA EVER. I went into this completely blind and felt like I was one a really cool suspenseful rollercoster

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an arc in exchange for an honest review. The following opinions are my own.

Wow. I had very low expectations when I picked this one up and they were blown away. It had a little bit of everything supernatural, psychological thriller and horror! It was a refreshing change as I have been struggling with some of the thrillers I've read lately.

Thank you to netgalley and Mark Wheaton for letting me read this ARC of Who haunts you.

I devoured this book from beginning to end and if I hadn't of needed to go out. I would of finished it in one sitting. Who haunts you is told in first person by Bex. A neurodivergent teen who is feeling and finding her way through high school and her own needs. After an unexpected death of fellow pupil, Yunwen .Bex get pull down a rabbit hole of trying to find out why this happened. Only to find out that Yunwen was running from someone or something?

I love the representation that Mark has built into the narrative for Bex. The difference processes of Bex,s life.How difficult relating to Neurotypical people can be when you are not understood really came across in Bex's character building.. I love the dynamics that she has with her family as they try to support Bex and how this affects them as a family unit.

The story itself is well paced with gathered up momentum as the narrative progressed. The twist at the end I didn't see coming and was well executed. I like the way Mark introduced each new character, without overloading you with too much details. A great medium paced story and I'll be looking forward to reading more of Marks work in the future and very tempted to get Who haunts you on audio. Would make a great spooky book to listen to on cold winter nights!

I quite enjoyed this and was pleasantly surprised to have finished it as quickly as I did.

Our narrator, Bex, is a likeable character. I appreciated her uniqueness, complexity, and the representation of neurodiversity - though I cannot completely speak to how accurate it is. Bex navigates the horrors within this story with grace and urgency.

I listened to the audiobook and furiously flipped through the e-book simultaneously and, before I knew it, we had reached the end! Truly, I could've done with a few more chapters to extend and flesh-out the ending. Annalee Scott was a fine narrator. However, as somebody who is easily squeamish, I found the whispered sections of dialogue difficult to get through. But overall, Who Haunts You is a good option for young adults or those looking to dabble into the thriller category!

Thank you to NetGalley and Off Limits Press for the ALC/ARC copy. All opinions are my own!

Thank you, NetGalley, for this book.

What a fun YA book! I don’t read a lot of YA these days, mostly because it’s so watered down with garbage, but I enjoy any good horror book, and I’m happy to say this was great! The main character, Bex, is autistic, which I rarely stumble upon in books. Hooray for representation!

The story is pretty crazy, in a great way. Other seniors at Bex’s high school are dying. As Bex digs into the deaths, she realizes they all have something in common. They believed they were haunted by long-dead relatives their own family members swear never existed. When Bex starts having the same visions, she knows she needs to figure things out before she is next. The plot isn’t perfect, but it was enjoyable and kept me guessing. Bex was an excellent character, and you root for her the entire time. I would recommend this to any horror fan, whether they read YA or not.

I am a huge fan of mysteries and absolutely love when the author surprises me. In this book, the author did surprise me because I finished the book and didn't understand it. The ending made no sense to me.
I thought the fact that the main character was neuro-divergent would add an interesting twist to the story but instead it made me scared of this autistic girl.
This is not a book for me. Maybe my lack of knowledge of autism makes it hard for me to sympathize with the characters and to follow the story line. That disappoints me because I wanted her to be the heroine,

The book had me hooked from the first chapter. I also read the digital copy of the book alongside listening to the audio for Journey's home.

The book has twists and turns, but the ending had me completely hooked on how the lead character without giving away too much, had connected the links between other characters and those they believe they are being haunted by. The ending had me sit back to digest everything I had read in the final chapters and it was such a good conclusion and had me wanting to read more by this author in the future.

It was such a good 'read'/listen. Highly recommend.

This was a fast-paced, twisty and creepy story. I enjoyed the mystery plot.

The protagonist, Bex was likeable. She was in her senior year of high school. Some of her classmates started to drop dead in seemingly unrelated incidents. Bex began to investigate these deaths on her own… never a good idea in a horror book, lol.

The twist in the end was surprising, but felt a bit abrupt. All in all, a good mystery-horror story for fans of these genres.

(I received a free review copy from NetGalley.)

I generally do not prefer books with YA character as protagonist because I end up disliking them as I find most American teenagers whiny. I do not know why I chose this book but I wasn't expecting much from it when I entered into the spooky and eerie world of " Who haunts you".


This was unexpectedly brilliant psychological thriller and murder mystery that kept me hooked from the page 1 till the end. The supernatural element adds more horror to the atmosphere. Also it is quite short and you can finish it possibly in setting or two. TBH, you will want to finish it fast because that's how gripping and fast paced the whole story is.

I would have given 5 stars but cutting one star only because for me the end felt rushed and I would have loved some explanation.

Thank you Netgalley and off limits press for the ARC in exchange of an honest review. Definitely recommend it to everyone who loves some spooky vibes.

"Within the pages of 'WHO HAUNTS YOU,' I discovered an exceptional literary gem that uniquely weaves an eerie supernatural enigma with a profoundly moving depiction of the teenage autistic journey. It stands as an indispensable work that provides profound insight into the world of neurodivergent young adults, offering them the validation of being truly perceived, heard, and comprehended. In a market saturated with thrillers, 'WHO HAUNTS YOU' transcends boundaries to venture into the realm of teenage experiences within the autistic spectrum, crafting a narrative that gracefully captures their emotions and aspirations.

This extraordinary book goes beyond the conventions of traditional mystery novels, delving deep into the psyche of its autistic protagonist, unraveling their innermost thoughts and fears. Its significance reverberates for anyone who has ever felt different or struggled to fit in, as it navigates a labyrinth of self-discovery, friendship, and the unearthing of family secrets. Within this finely penned narrative, 'WHO HAUNTS YOU' becomes a beacon of hope and relatability for neurodivergent young adults, demonstrating that their stories deserve to be told and cherished. It is a celebration of uniqueness and an eloquent reminder that diversity is the bedrock of our shared human tapestry."

This morning I signed up on Net Galley to be able to read ARC books to review. I came across the description of this work and it was able to be immediately downloaded so I went for it. I am currently in the middle of another series which I had planned on reading today as I am desperate to find out what happens but I wanted to read the first few pages to know what I was going to be reading once finished.

It’s now the end of the day and I am finished with “Who Haunts You” and my other series sits unfinished mocking me as I travel to an event and have no more free time to read today. This work was so unexpected but in the best way possible.

My preconceived notions from the first 3 pages were completely dispelled a few pages later. Without giving away content I went from a cringe moment of “oh great a male author writing about a females autistic experience” to feeling completely “seen.” The author weaves the characters neuro diverse experience expertly throughout the plot without succumbing to stereotypes.

As for the story itself, it dives into the plot immediately and keeps it moving making the book easy to devour. It is a short novel at only 124 e-pages but you don’t feel like there is anything missing. It still provides the needed character development and auxiliary descriptions.

Overall this book is perfect for anyone looking for a swift read of a story that will get you thinking and keep you engaged while also learning something about one persons autistic experience. I highly suggest reading it when it comes out!

Book:
WHO HAUNTS YOU by Mark Wheaton (thanks for netgalley for the ebook)

Review:
5 ⭐
WHO HAUNTS YOU is the perfect book for spooky season. Death and ghosts follow around the characters, sending the vibe of are they crazy? or are there really ghosts? Ot took me less than a day to read WHO HAUNTS YOU, and I was intrigued the entire time: from the representation of autism to the premise and crimes. There's so much about this book that kept me flipping page after page wanting to know what happens next(who's going to die next? are they being killed? what's actually going on?) WHO HAUNTS YOU is the perfect paranormal book with just enough suspense and just enough hauntings. And to note, I was so surprised reading the last couple of chapters.

What I Liked About It:
*the ending
*the ghost
*how the closer Bex got to finding everything out the further away she was
*how easy and quick it was to read

I could not stop with this book! It was gripping and took hold of me within the first few chapters. The character development was excellent, the storytelling was great, and the flow of the read was easy. I will recommend this on my IG during this spooky month! Great job!

For the most part, I enjoyed some of the book. However, the ending really spoiled things for me. It felt rushed and unfinished. The other things I didn't enjoy is it felt less psychological horror and held more reflections of feelings of inadequacy as a teen. Some positives, While the FMC's feelings are not mine, I found her actions can be relatable when being an autistic teen/adult. It was also nice and compact, meaning it was finished in a few hours.

I'm still very much of two minds. I liked it, but I also didn't.
I listened to the audio and read the ebook - the narrator held me more because of the "creepy" vibes. She did an excellent job in performing.

Thanks to NetGalley for an advanced copy. This one is available now.