Thank you so much to NetGalley and Penguin Group for giving me the opportunity to read this ebook!

I will be totally honest, I went into this book already thinking I wouldn’t like it. It sounded silly to me, but I still wanted to give it a shot. I was pleasantly surprised. Whereas, this book is definitely aimed at a younger audience, I feel like it is exactly what they would want.

Teresa is a young girl confined to her bedroom after suffering a traumatic car wreck the killed her best friend. Although physically alright, emotionally Teressa cannot get over the anxiety that goes with walking out of her bedroom door and facing the world. Her only solace is her online world. She has began streaming and has actually made some new friends.
After she witnesses a fellow streamer display some very strange behaviors, Teresa begins using her online presence to investigate what’s going on. Everything begins spiraling downhill and Teresa finds herself in danger.

Actually, for me, the scariest part was after the story was pretty much over and Brick and the fellow streamers were still visiting her!!

Young adults will love this book!

🖥️ ┊ “ open the door. ”

Deadstream is a story about a streamer named Teresa who discovers a strange shadow in one of her favorite streamer's videos. Teresa then launches a full investigation, attempting to find out the truth as the streamer deteriorates more and more--all the while streaming his condition for all to see.

Teresa was alright, and I could relate to her overall paranoia and anxieties. Although I do not have PTSD, I thought it was handled respectfully. Her struggles with her gender were relatable, but they felt a little second-note. Similarly, I felt like her relationship came out of nowhere. I didn't mind them as a couple, but it honestly felt like her girlfriend had previously been set up as only a best friend. Maybe I missed something there?

I liked the antagonist, the strange shadow behind everything. Though he wasn't the best person, I was able to feel sorry for him and wish things had gone better for him. I thought his ending was good!

The plot held my interest, though there were definitely lulls in excitement. There were some parts of the book that were a little too abstract/floaty for my liking but I thought it was overall a suspenseful, intriguing story!

I recommend this for people who watch streamers, as that is the main draw of the book and there is a lot of stuff about it that isn't really explained. Still, although I rarely watch streams, I was able to understand most of it.

This is a good YA paranormal book. The main character refuses to leave her room after a car accident as her PTSD is really bad and she only associates with people through streaming. the book format was written with chat and the talking style fits the current times. it held my attention from the beginning and enjoyed the twists.

Thanks to NetGalley & PENGUIN GROUP Penguin Young Readers Group for the early copy in exchange for an honest review.

What a thrilling and fun read! It was a typical YA thriller but I really liked the online streaming aspect of it. The terms the chats were using were 100% accurate and it felt real. I liked how trippy it got toward the end as well. The protagonist's newfound agoraphobia and guilt over the loss of her friend made it a compelling read. You felt bad for her but you also understood what she was going through.

Pretty easy read, though I'm curious how long it'll take for the online terms to be dated.

*Full review to be added closer to publication!*

This was quite the ride! I love horror movies like Unfriended, Cam, The Host, etc., so I was really excited for this one and it was absolutely worth it. I had a really fun time with this one and enjoyed this creepy social media/streaming-based horror. I really liked how the author put together this story and used so many different compelling elements to make this one fo those books that I had a hard time putting down. I found it felt fairly authentic and believable at the start, which really helped me get into the story initially and then kept me hooked throughout. There was a lot of detail put into this one, and it paid off excellently. The ending was a little lacking and didn't quite hit the spot for me, but it was still a solid one that worked well for the story.

Deadstream by Mar Romasco-Moore is an inventive and eerie story with a unique premise that drew me in right away. The mix of horror and dark humor worked well, and the social media twist added a modern and unsettling layer to the narrative. However, the pacing felt uneven, and some plot points didn’t fully land for me. Despite these hiccups, it was an engaging and creepy read overall.

Deadstream is a paranormal YA thriller that tells the story of Teresa, who can't leave her room because of a car accident. Her only connection to the outside world is through streaming. I really liked the premise of the story; the idea of a ghost haunting people through screens is quite fascinating. The mixed media elements added to the story, and I liked the mental health and LGBTQ+ reps. Overall, it was a creepy and enjoyable read for me. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys paranormal thrillers. Thanks to Netgalley and PENGUIN GROUP for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. I'll post my review closer to the publication date.

This book is creepy from page one! It’s YA horror and fast-paced like a thriller. I flew through it in three sittings and hated to set it down to be a responsible adult.

I loved The Ring as a teen, so I was hooked by the premise. Teresa has a lot going on and I was immediately sympathetic. Teresa’s anxiety and grief, the way she feels like her parents don’t understand her, and her desire to simply hide in her room to avoid all her problems all felt realistic. And the realism of the characters made the monsters even scarier.

The irony isn’t lost on me that I read this on my iPad. After I read the last page, I clicked off the screen and immediately saw my shadowy reflection in the black screen, staring back at me.

This story is a fresh creepypasta that reminds readers how big and strange the internet can be. You can be connected to everyone, but still feel alone. And for every person with a million followers, there are many more with almost none. One thing we all have in common is leaving a trail of accounts and profiles across the internet, little pieces of ourselves that we might not even remember are out there.

This is the perfect read for gamers, especially fans of Sword Art Online.

Deadstream by [Author Name] is a YA horror novel that attempts to combine classic thriller vibes with modern digital-age anxiety. Billed as “Rear Window meets The Ring,” the premise holds a lot of promise: an agoraphobic teen, Teresa, witnesses strange and terrifying events unfold on her favorite streamer’s live feed, spiraling her into a mystery that merges digital horror with the isolation of modern internet culture. Unfortunately, while the setup is intriguing, the execution leaves much to be desired.

The novel begins strongly, drawing readers into Teresa’s confined world. Her struggle with agoraphobia, stemming from a traumatic car accident, is portrayed with sensitivity and detail, making her a relatable and sympathetic protagonist. Teresa’s reliance on online communities as her social outlet is a relevant and timely backdrop, especially for young readers immersed in the world of streaming and social media.

However, the story falters as it progresses. The pacing is inconsistent—rushing through key moments while lingering on repetitive internal monologues. The "horror" elements start out eerie and unsettling but quickly lose their edge, veering into melodrama and predictability. The reveal of the supernatural force haunting the streamers feels underwhelming, and the explanation, though inventive, is more convoluted than creepy.

The novel's reliance on mixed media elements like chat logs, live stream transcripts, and Reddit threads is a double-edged sword. While it adds a layer of realism and immersion for tech-savvy readers, those less familiar with internet culture may find it confusing or alienating. The constant use of online slang and "chat-speak" feels authentic but risks alienating a broader audience.

Where Deadstream shines is in its exploration of Teresa’s emotional and psychological journey. Her friendship with Becks, her struggles with guilt, and her yearning to reclaim control of her life are the heart of the story. The book also offers subtle commentary on the voyeuristic nature of streaming culture and the blurred lines between reality and performance in online spaces.

Unfortunately, these strengths are undermined by the rushed and overly dramatic resolution. The climax feels forced, and the final twist—while thematically fitting—leans into campy territory, leaving the narrative without the emotional or thematic payoff it seems to strive for.

For younger readers or fans of fast-paced, digitally infused horror, Deadstream might provide an entertaining, if uneven, experience. However, for those seeking a more nuanced or genuinely chilling take on modern horror, it falls short of its potential.

Well this book was definitely different. It was good but I didn’t care for the format it was written in. The chats were a little confusing to keep up with. I get why it’s written that way but it was hard for me to get through it because of that.

This book was honestly so unique and such a tense ride! I could see where it might have been inspired by things like Rear Window and The Ring but make no mistake - this book stands entirely on its own!

It's an amazingly well written depiction of someone dealing with post traumatic and anxiety disorders on top of just being a super creepy tale. I appreciated the realism there, as well as the portrayal of streamers seeking fame. Having watched a ton of streamers, it felt very familiar to me, especially since some of the ones I watch are blunt about the hard work that goes into making a streaming career and the drawbacks that come with it.

Overall, I thought the book was incredibly well done. It was well-written, the pacing was on point, the reasoning behind the antagonist made sense, the whole supernatural storyline made sense - it was one of the top books I read last year, hands down. On top of that, it would make an *amazing* horror movie with the right people working on it and if that happens, I'll be one of the first in line to see it!

This book was just not for me. While the premise of the story caught my attention, the actual story was a bit hard to get into and I honestly had a hard time finishing it. There might be a better audience for this book, but unfortunately it wasn't me.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Penguin Group for giving me the opportunity to read this ebook!

I was immediately drawn into the stories and the characters! I will say there are quite a few trigger warnings to be noted before reading the book, especially because this book is written for a younger audience, but the mental health issues were very well depicted throughout.

I was so invested, but when it got a bit over half way the book took a turn and then ending fell quite flat for me.

I loved the LGBTQ+ representation, but I felt the relationship aspect came a bit out of nowhere and felt shoehorned into the end of the story.

Overall, I think if you’re very into streaming, horror/thriller, psychological twists than you’d like this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This story was a quick YA thriller that I enjoyed. I thought the premise was unique and liked the way the author employed mixed media (although I do think that the changes in text format would read much better in a physical copy rather than a digital one). Definitely more creepy than outright scary and the ending was a bit of a letdown, but overall good!

Note: The portrayal of the main character's anxiety may be triggering to some readers.

I love that it was a unique story with a familiar bent to it. The characters were diverse and I found it difficult to not get engrossed in their lives (even the ones that we only viewed through MC's narrator eyes).

I could envision what the limited TV series would look like the whole way through due to the author's talent of description. It all flowed nicely from inner monologuing to setting to the world building.

Without any spoilers, this is a horror novel with hope.

This was a great YA ghost story thriller with unique use of multi-media elements to add to the horror. Reading this book at night gave me the chills, and I definitely understand “The Ring” reference. The LGBTQ+ representation added a fresh and fun perspective on the whole story, as well as the mental health representation. The epilogue was a nice way to wrap it up and leave the reader with an eerie feeling. Would definitely recommend for fans of YA.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me a galley of this title ahead of publication.

Let me say first and foremost that I respect that effort that went into telling the spooky tale of Teresa, an agoraphobic budding streamer haunted by loss and guilt after a tragic accident.

This was interesting for the most part. Seeing the inside baseball of being an influencer was...something else. It's like learning how laws and sausages are made—more disconcerting and somehow uninteresting than you'd expect. It felt a bit like padding that distracted from the (for me) more interesting supernatural events of the story. The internet chat jargon really grated and I suspect it date the story very quickly.

I was intrigued by the possibility of the internet creating a kind of portal to reality and using it to grab unsuspecting streamers. I liked that. The rest of the story (Teresa's back story, the rainbow streamer group) was less interesting to me.

This story is relatively short. In fact, it feels like it should be a long-ish short story rather than a shortish novella. I got the impression this story was padded for length and thr pacing suffered as a consequence. It took ages to get to our inciting incident (Brick dying) and by the time it happened, the emotional impact for me as a reader had totally dissipated.

All this to say. This was a quick albeit uneven read best suited for someone who enjoys the online streamer and influencer landscape. I'm not sure anyone less invested will have the patience for it. As a ghost story lover, it didn't quite do it for me.

This was the kind of story I find challenging- to read, not because it was a hard read, but because I sometimes find that reading about the mindset of people who have a mental illness can be challenging. However Teresa was still someone I wanted to understand. She was layered and emotional and I was really rooting for her to overcome her issues. That being said, I loved the ring-esuqe elements, and how real the chat conversations felt. I think once this hits shelves with the final formatting it'll be cool visually, but also help with how some parts of the story are read.

📷👾Deadstream 👾📷

This was such a good read that I need them to make a mini series or a movie about it. It was a great ride!

Going in with mixed media between chat rooms, reddit posts, and text messages is a super enveloping story where we follow Teresa aka Replay, a teen that's going through it in life currently, with her only outlet to the world is her computer and streaming with her online friends. One day, while watching her favorite streamer, she noticed something was off, and oh boy, she was not prepared for the whirlwind of insanity that would follow.

We get a great story that goes into trauma, mental illness, friendship, forgiveness , and fears with a touch of supernatural.

If you enjoy The Ring, It Follows, Unfriended, and Ratter here is for you.

This is a surprisingly in-depth look into trauma, so for teens and YA, please make sure you look into the triggers. It goes into mental illness , anxiety, agoraphobia, bullying, violence, and suicide.

I would love to thank NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book in exchange for an honest review

First, I’d like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Deadstream is. YA thriller novel that revolves around the world of streaming and streamers.

Rating: 3 stars ⭐️

I thought the concept of this book was interesting. This is the first book I’ve read where streaming is at the forefront and I quite enjoyed it. The writing style wasn’t my favorite, but I overall thought the writing was good.