This book gives me mixed feelings. The first part went smoothly. I also really like the writing style of it, the way the main character's , Nate, thoughts were captured. The way he and his siblings lived through an urban legend and handled it all differently. The way he hides everything within himself and is so hesitant to get close with others. The group of friends he make, the Hell Chasers, and the way they dwelve into urban legends. Everything is so intricately written and has me wanting and yearning for more, to understand what is it that Nate is hiding. Then we get to the heart of the Hiding Boy, the second part. The second part has me lost, a bit confused with all the multiple perspectives. I'll be honest, I didn't feel truly scared or the horror of the house, the fear the characters felt. But to each their own. Then, in the third part, everything falls into pieces, explaining everything. Overall, this book is well written, and I would recommend it.

This had me at RL Stine meets Urban legend! However, it did not quite live up to my expectations. The mid-way twist was a good one, but everything else kind of fell flat. It was a quick read though, so not a bad way to spend a few days. Would recommend for a fun, semi-spooky quick read.

thank you to netgalley for the eARC.
**2.5 stars on storygraph**

when i received the ARC to this book, i didn’t realize that i had read a book by this author before until i read a few chapters and noticed that the way the chapters were written and paced was familiar. i rated that book three stars and finished it fairly quickly, but this book was a different story.

the synopsis sounded interesting to me, i really enjoy the idea of hauntings whether it be big places or small objects they come in contact with often. once i started reading, i felt let down a bit.

nate is the main character the story follows and he felt like the least developed character. even his sister who showed up very few times seemed more developed than he was. all of his dialogue felt very unnatural along with his relationships. i cared very little for the characters with the exception of one, max.

i normally enjoy short chapters, but i think the length of them played a part in highlighting how weak the storyline was. it wasn’t until the 73% mark when i was slightly interested in where the story was going and even then, it wasn’t by much.

i do typically give authors second chances, sometimes thirds, but the problems in this book seemed to be the same as the other book i read months ago by this author. this writing style, pacing, and author just might not be for me.

A thriller like any other. I found nothing special about this book. That doesn't take away from the fact that it was an enjoyable read. However easily forgettable.

Creepy story of teens obsessed with urban legends who find one that is a little too real. Packs a really good third act twist but is a little confusing at times.

Oh, I had such high hopes for this one but had a really difficult time connecting with the characters and their decisions. So much confusion until the last part, and I constantly felt like I was missing something important.

I was entertained and enjoyed the spooks, but I didn’t love it as much as I’d hoped to.

My thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I really enjoyed this young adult thriller. It’s the perfect read for the spooky season and it gave me major Fear Street vibes.

This book is about a group of kids that are obsessed with urban legends and finding out if they are true. This seems like a good idea until someone ends up dead.

If you are a fan of the paranormal or urban legends this is one worth picking up.

A special thanks to NetGalley for this free electronic ARC. I really enjoyed this book all the way through. This was an easy read with short and entertaining chapters that left you unable to put the book down.

All the main characters were intriguing, as was the unknown reason why Nate and his family were on the run. I can honestly say I had no idea where this book was going but I enjoyed the ride. A lot of the events that occurred were extremely creepy and kept me questioning what was going to happen next. I loved the idea of the different urban legends and could not figured out how they all connected to Nate and his family.

I loved the ending and enjoyed where this story went. I am hoping this is not the end of Nate and his family’s story. Definitely recommend for a spooky read.

This is my fourth book by the author and I have to say, they just keep getting better and better. I like the slow burn of the new kid in town, not really wanting to make friends with anyone. And then slowly letting people in. I could never have guessed where this story was going. It's definitely a bit darker than his prior books.
I feel like I can't say too much without spoiling anything, but if you like YA Horror definitely give this one a try.

I have thoroughly enjoyed all of Vincent Ralph's books that I have read and this one is no different. They are fast reads that really hook the reader. They have many twists and turns and are just a delight to read. This book is perfect for the upcoming spooky reading season and one I'd recommend!

Thank you NetGalley for this arc!

I was very intrigued by this book, especially when I read it was a mix of RL Stine, and it didn’t disappoint!

Loved this one! Great and fun read. Highly recommend.
Many thanks to the publisher, Netgalley, and the author for my ARC.

So this book started off really interesting the first half but afterwards I was so annoyed of Nate. I got super bored and it didn’t peek my interest, I forced myself to finish it but this is not something I’d pick up again. This is really disappointing considering I really enjoyed his last two books but I don’t know this was not it for me.

“R L Stine meets Urban Legend” say less…

“One House Left” has all the makings for the perfect YA horror, if you’re looking for a break from your usual reads with enough urban legends to pique your interest, and enough creepy components to give you the chills this is for you.

The plot follows a dysfunctional family who are always on the move due to some ominous secret they are harbouring that is causing them to just act super weird and suspect.

When the new kid miraculously makes fast friends with a group at school they immediately open up about all the urban legends and ghost stories surrounding the town. When these stories begin to merge with the ones that Nate’s family are trying to outrun will him and his family be able to escape this time.

This was a fun read I would recommend if you are looking for an adventurous paranormal thriller.

Thank you to st martins press, Wednesday books, Vincent Ralph and Netgalley for the EARC!

Publish date: august 27th 2024

First, thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a digital ARC of this book. When I saw that it was available, I immediately downloaded the book because I have read two of Ralph’s books in the past and enjoyed them.

Ralph’s newest book is definitely meant for an audience who appreciates paranormal thrillers, as the story discusses urban legends with horror aspects. I learned that this might not be the genre for me, but I did enjoy Ralph’s writing, especially in the second half of the book.

The first half of the book was a little slow paced. I also struggled to really feel the connections between the characters, specifically Nate and Max. However, once I reached the halfway point of the book, I could not put it down! The plot twist definitely got me!

Overall, I would recommend this book to an audience who enjoys the theme of urban legends and paranormal thrillers. It was a short, fun YA read that leaves you thinking at the very end.

Thank you greatly to NetGalley, Entangled Publishing, and St. Martin's Press for this amazing book.

I fell I love with Max, Tyler, and Seb. Thet are amazing characters.

The book is really creepy and truly terrifying. I found myself questioning what was truly going on at every twist and turn. The haunted house vibe was so terrifyingly creepy I slept with the lights on jumping at ever creak and bump in the night.

A great paranormal thriller for all ages.

Recommend.

I was completely captivated by "One House Left" until the very last page. This book had all the perfect ingredients for a horror novel: a dysfunctional family, chaotic home life, constant moving, and some mysterious secret that we aren't privy to just yet. As the new kid at school, you don't bother trying to fit in because you're always new to the area, but then a trio of friends welcomes you and invites you to eat lunch and hang out with them. This group happens to love urban legends. They love urban legends so much that they test them out to see what happens. Seems like the perfect group for the new mysterious kid to join.
This plays out so eerily. You wonder what will happen next. Will the family pack up and move again? Why is the family so on edge with each other? Is this urban legend group for real? What is really going on here? I asked myself all sorts of questions. I had no idea what would happen. The author did a great job keeping me in suspense. Even the last page had me wanting more. This is a great entry in the thriller genre.

Thanks to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for an e-arc in exchange for an unbiased review.

This was one scary, creepy adventure of looking at Urban Legends. Max., Tyler and Seb had tried before and nothing ever happened when they tried the face in the glass. Then Nate joins the group and the legends become reality time and time again. The keep pushing for a bigger adrenaline rush until they decide to go to Murder row and face the Hiding Boy.

Nate is trying to protect his family and keep them safe.

Yikes, the ending that surprised me. This was like a goosebumps gone wrong.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC. The pacing and storytelling were strong in this book but the dialogue could be confusing at time s and hard to keep track of who said what.

This was a trudge thru kind of read and it was a very slow pace with 57 chapters. That said, being the new kid is never easy and moving around alot means you know the drill as far as new schools are concerned. What if you believe in Urban Legends? What if you made a few friends who did too? This story delves into consequences with good detail and a flair for the dramatic. So many asimilies! All in all, you won't lose any sleep, I wouldn't rate this high on the fear factor. But, it was slightly entertaining.