Thanks to NetGalley, Penguin Group, and Viking Books for the ARC 🤍

This was… certainly something. The premise was neat, but it was poorly executed. A very large majority of it was just cringey streamer chats, reddit posts and made up internet ~lingo~.

I don’t really understand what the main character’s background had to do with much of anything. What anxiety and ptsd so bad she can’t leave her bedroom has to do with internet ghosts is beyond me.

Random queerness, while not bad a bad thing, just felt like it was slapped in there just for S’s & G’s. Especially when they finally met their internet friend and then they’re all of a sudden making out??

Big cringe overall 🥴

This one had my head reeling with possibilities. It will make you think of murder. It will make you think of paranormal activity. It will even make you second guess what you think. I like that it makes all readers think about the amount of time and energy spent online and the side effects that could have on reality. Overall, this one was thrilling, suspenseful, and spooky. I enjoyed it and would recommend to anyone who likes a chat style narrative. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my work copy of this title. All opinions on my own.

This was wild. It was nothing like I expected either. It was all over the place and I really can't decide if I really liked it or not lol I will say this is a weird book tho. And if you're not a teen or someone who works close with them, this may not be your jam.

Ok so I liked that this was different than the other ghost technology books that are out there. It's different because it had like the ghost but there was no rhyme or reason to how they got there and there was no way to tell who was next. And no one really believed that it was a thing either. I think that was the weirdest part. Some of these things were the kid sitting in front of their computer for hours and just rocking and muttering. Like be for real lol

But the ghost itself was ok. It wasn't exactly creepy tho. The author doesn't give an explanation of what it looks like besides a figure. And the door was crazy. It was so creepy to think that it just appeared and people were just like eh ok let me walk through it? Absolutely not. And then there was the addition of the cloud. That was the weirdest part. Just thinking of how connected we are now a days and the type of things that could float into the ether because of us. Lordt I can't even imagine.

The characters were all over the place. I didn't like any of them. And they were all ridiculous. And then how one person got it and no one else did? And I got pretty pissed off that there were some instances that they were trying to dox a teenager. Please, don't be that person. Get mad yes, but doxing (no matter their age) is never ok. And I don't actually understand the way. But every single one of them was annoying.

The ending was terrible. To be honest I couldn't even understand it. But it wasn't enough for me to get mad at or be pissed about. Even still, I'm still a little on the fence about this one. I might try another of her books later, but for right now I'm ok with just this one.

I had a rough time with this one. I liked the premise so much, but I struggled with the execution I think. I had a hard time following along as so much of the story was in chats and there wasn’t a lot of information on who these characters were. Her friend group was barely introduced so it was hard to really follow who they were and why they mattered. I think there’s definitely people who will love this story!

Deadstream is fast paced and creepy. I had fun reading this book but I couldn’t stop comparing it to another book I read (that I really loved) and this wasn’t quite as good. It’s not bad! I think if I hadn’t read the other one first I would have rated this one higher.


Teresa’s life has been becoming smaller and smaller. Ever since the accident that killed her best friend, she hasn’t been able to leave her house. Thankfully, she found a group of friends online and uses streaming as an outlet.

One night something weird happened during a popular livestream— there’s someone, or something, in the bedroom doorway! Things have been getting weirder ever since the chat told him to open the door.

Teresa watched it all happen live and managed to clip the video to share to her channels. She’s convinced this isn’t a hoax and she is determined to find the truth.


I loved the mix-media with use of the chats and text chains. It’s one of the reasons why the book was such a quick read (every book doesn’t have to be long and complicated, ya know?)

I also love love loved the queer representation in this story.

I found the title of this book to be so clever! Truly recommend this book to anyone who also enjoys queer/digital horror.

stars: 3.75

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

This one totally hit the creepy vibe I love in horror. It reminded me so much of those early 2000s internet horror movies like Pulse and FearDotCom, but written for a YA audience. It was a quick read. The eerie, someone’s-watching-you feeling was spot on—and maybe I’m a little biased because I definitely have that irrational fear sometimes 👀

The reason it’s not a full 5 stars for me is mostly the main character. Without spoiling, I just didn’t feel like there was much development there. It felt a bit rushed, like it tried to cram in all the “relatable teen issues” too quickly without really diving into any of them so some things could have been opted out or just fleshed out more.

Still, if you’re into creepy tech-based horror with a nostalgic twist, this is worth the read.

Thank you NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This was a great fast-paced, supernatural YA thriller that I didn't want to put down. I read it so quickly. There were scenes that actually scared me, which made me like this book even more. The ending was the only thing that I didn't like too much because it felt a little preachy.

Will definitely be reading future books by this author

This book has a lot of potential. I love the main protagonist and I felt for her. But I am her mom's age so I just could not relate. I was like "why are all these kids living online and being influencers", even though that is explained in the story. I am old.

When a book says Rear Window meets The Ring I'm in 100%. That is a lot to live up to for a book and while I'm not sure I got Rear Window meets The Ring vibes in the book I did enjoy the dark, tense non stop book. If you are looking for a dark YA thriller than this is the book for you. I loved the fast paced page turning thrills the author gave us.

Thanks to NetGalley for giving me access to the ARC. This was weird. creepy. & overall just okay! Was such a quick read. Literally started and finished in 2 hours. I definitely could see this getting someone out of a reading slump but there are better books that can do that as well.

This was genuinely terrifying. Taking on both the importance of online connections and relationships contrasted with the danger of the need for views and attentions, while also describing a very specific and unique kind of haunting.

After a tragedy, Teresa - known online as RePlay - turns to streaming to find comfort and friendship as her trauma makes her offline life smaller and smaller, to the point that she won't even leave her bedroom anymore by the time the story starts. Teresa is a fan of a big streamer named Brick, and one night he does a random stream that gets stranger and stranger, and then changes his behavior. The stranger part is that the behavior seems to be catching, like a shared psychosis or a internet media disease. Teresa's online alter ego, Replay, starts investigating what's happening and the truth of it...truly scary. Even the ending, while a resolution, will leave you looking over your shoulder at your image on the screen.

Quick and fierce, written by someone who clearly values online relationships and community, but also aware of it's dangers. Loved it. Certifiably creeped out too.

The book is creepy, grim, and mysterious. Expect the unexpected, creepy happenings and paranormal possessions. A paranormal entity is attacking and possessing online streamers. A shadowy figure appears and strange things start happening then an online streamer is found dead and whoever watches their live videos becomes unmovable while Teresa is trying to solve the mystery of her favourite streamer’s death but the mystery tangles her and becomes more creepy and complicated turning her world upside down. She must get to the bottom of it or she will become the victim of it. I wasn’t expecting that ending and the book kept me on the edge. The book really scared me.

Thanks to the Publisher and Author.

This was a well written suspenseful thriller, perfect for any paranormal reader fans out there. I love stories that take place behind screens, as it gives it a more "real world" feel to them, even in fictional, horrific situations. This gripped me from the beginning and kept its hold until the end.

Okay so, I need to start by saying I could not read this one at night. I had to stick to lunch breaks and sunny afternoons like I was prepping for emotional damage. 😅 Deadstream is a spooky little YA thriller that feels like Smile meets Unfriended—but make it Rear Window meets The Ring, as promised. And honestly? That combo slaps.
📱💀 What’s it about?
Teresa’s been holed up in her bedroom ever since the car accident that killed her best friend. She’s grieving, anxious, and terrified of the outside world—but she lives for livestreams and the online community that makes her feel connected. That is, until her favorite streamer dies on camera, right after a creepy shadow figure starts popping up in his videos. Now that same figure is starting to show up in other streams—including hers—and it wants in. 👀
🌐 The vibes? Immaculate and terrifying.
* Multimedia horror? Yessss. The livestreams, chat boxes, DMs—it’s all done so well. Sometimes a little cheesy, but in a fun way that actually ramps up the tension. I was STRESSED.
* Even though Teresa barely leaves her room, the book feels weirdly expansive and claustrophobic at the same time thanks to the digital elements. It’s a haunted house story, but the house is the internet and your bedroom is no longer safe.
* The ghost/entity thing totally gave Smile energy. That creeping dread? That slow build? It delivered.
🧠 Also, let’s talk about the themes:
* Teresa is grieving hard, and the book ties that emotional isolation to the entity and how people online feel invisible all the time. There’s definitely something to be said about being seen.
* Not totally sure what the exact “lesson” is, but I kept coming back to legacy—like, what do you leave behind when you’re gone? How are you remembered?
* Plus, I really appreciated the LGBTQ+ rep and the sense of community Teresa finds online. Not saying we should glamorize living in front of a screen, but finding your people—even virtually—is valid.
💬 Final thoughts? 
Quick read, super eerie, and a fun mix of old-school haunting with a modern twist. If you're into digital horror or want something that’ll make you paranoid about your webcam, this one’s for you.

A big thank you to Mar Romasco-Moore, Viking Books, Netgalley, and Colored Pages Book Tour for the ARC.

Deadstream by Mar Romasco-Moore delivers an eerie, tech-savvy twist on paranormal horror, but despite a chilling premise and some tense moments, it doesn’t fully capitalize on its potential.

The setup is strong: Teresa, suffering from intense agoraphobia after a tragic accident, spends her days in isolation, plugged into the streaming world for connection. But when she witnesses the on-screen death of a streamer—preceded by the appearance of a mysterious, ghostly figure—her digital safe space becomes a nightmare. As more people fall victim to the same presence, and the entity begins to haunt her feed, Teresa must confront her fears in order to survive.

The premise is so compelling. It’s Rear Window meets The Ring, with a dash of creepypasta energy, and the book excels in capturing that creeping dread that comes from watching something terrible unfold in real time. The idea of a digital haunting feels fresh and unsettling, especially in a world where so much of life is lived online.

Where the book struggles, though, is in pacing and depth. The plot feels a bit stretched, especially in the middle, and the side characters lack development. Teresa’s internal struggle is sympathetic and realistic, but the emotional payoff feels muted by the supernatural elements, which are more eerie than terrifying. The rules of the entity also remain vague, which makes the resolution less satisfying.

Still, Deadstream is a solid YA horror read with modern appeal, especially for fans of streaming culture and supernatural thrillers. It just doesn’t quite reach the chilling heights it aims for. A decent, atmospheric read with a few standout moments—but not a must-read.

I tried to get into it, but I think it’s just a bit too YA for me. I can’t relate to being a content creator/streaming and wanting to do it for a living.

This was a really interesting take on technology & how we use it. I like how we’re introduced to the main character & slowly find out what happened to her best friend to cause her so much anxiety. Some parts were pretty gory so keep that in mind if that sort of thing bothers you. I don’t want to spoil anything, but it really takes you on a ride. I wouldn’t have guessed at what was happening so I enjoyed being kept on my toes. Overall I enjoyed it & recommend it for horror fans.
Thank you to NetGalley & Penguin Group for the arc.

3.5 ⭐
Everyone these days has some type of social media or streaming platform channel. I enjoyed reading this YA thriller/horror. It was a quick read and I couldn't stop turning the pages to figure out what was going on. Who or what is this shadow figure?

I liked how different social media is formatted within the pages of the book. It seems authentic, as if we are really reading threads, inside of group chats and watching live streams along with Teresa. Some other things that I enjoyed in this book were the queer representation, the glimpse into anxiety/ trauma, and the fast pacing of the book. There's even a little bit of gore!

The ending was a little predictable but was satisfying (& suspenseful) enough. I was rooting for Teresa to come through and feel comfortable in her own skin & to overcome her trauma and anxiety. Character development could be a little better, along with the formation of friendships/relationships.

What I did get out of the book is that we live and breathe social media & the Internet SO much. So many oftentimes forget to step away, go outside and actually live our lives instead of thirsting for likes and recognition. A lot of what you see isn't real. I feel like this will be a great book for middle & high schoolers since we are in the booming times of streaming /social media.

Thank you to Mar Romasco-Moore, Penguin Teen, and Colored Pages Book Tours for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.❤️

I think I’ve probably said this before but there’s something so nice about a YA mystery/thriller. Nearly always a quick read and will probably likely be a good one. And this was no exception! It’s almost an isolation horror since most of the plot is limited to one room – which upped my interest. I like isolation horror, I like knowing that, for whatever reason, the character/characters can’t leave the situation. In here it’s a bit different as it starts with our main character, Teresa, not being able to leave – as she’s agoraphobic. I think that and making the book be all about the Internet was an interesting take as I think it’s an evergreen issue. Plus influencers/streamers are always big in real life – I’d definitely like to see more. I love watching video gamers on YouTube so I was happy to see Teresa be one. Also I laughed at the game references – I think I got all of them.

Teresa was interesting and I liked her as a main character. I did want to see more mentions of her actually doing school work since I’m sure she does it online? It did feel like her parents barely did anything to help her but at the same time, we only saw it from her POV and they could be having multiple conversations about her in other parts of the house. I liked being part of her growing journey re her channel/followers, even though sometimes it was more about her getting more followers; she had the right heart about it. I’m always up for a good mystery and this delivered in here.

I got what I like in the horror genre – things starting to happen slowly and then it builds and builds until the characters can’t deny it anymore. In the case of Deadstream, it was even more interesting because there was always that “What if it’s all fake?” idea. Even I started to think it was fake and I knew it was a paranormal book and therefore wasn’t fake. It was spooky and I was reading it at and sleeping across from a door! Which, honestly, is exactly how I like to feel when reading a horror book. So I definitely recommend it if you’re into that spooky side. It’s also a very character-driven book and we’re almost always in Teresa’s mind, reading her thoughts (agoraphobic after the car accident), making it even more so (more character-driven).

I thought the mystery was well done and interesting. I had my own ideas, especially as I watch a bunch of horror movies – I was wrong but I was happy about it. I like being proven wrong. It kept me guessing for most of the book and I think it worked well here (sometimes it doesn’t). I probably would’ve liked more paranormal aspects but that’s just my opinion.

The issue I had were mostly with the characters. I liked Teresa but there was just something that held me back from rating it the full 5 stars or even 4.5. I couldn’t fully connect to Teresa like I wanted to. I liked the other side characters. but much like with Teresa, I wasn’t able to connect to them all. I did like that they mostly stuck together even though they were all physically apart. The relationship in this book (very late end) was sweet and I liked the other character.

Deadstream by Mar Romasco Moore, teresa is a blogger and even has a tiny following. She tries to be the first to post outrageous clips from her favorite bloggers channel. his name is brick and he does crazy stuff to get tips from his fans and pranks on his friends. So when in the middle of taping they see his door open by itself people warn him to look behind you throughout the whole ordeal everyone thinks it’s a joke even when they see a shadow of someone coming in to his room but every time he turns around he sees nothing but when the channel goes dead the Internet goes crazy. The next time they see brick he will be staring at his camera and will stay that way for days but he will not be the last. due to a traumatic event the year before Teresa hasn’t left her home and now she won’t even leave her room but when it looks like something is coming for her her anxiety helpss her dodge it but she is the only one and will have to corral all her courage if she wants to save her friends. are usually do not like stories where the main character has anxiety problems but I feel as if the author tempered it very well. Most of the book is told through Internet chatter and video descriptions and at one point it really got aggravating but once it ended you’re already so into the story you barely pay attention to it. Also that whole thing with the Uber driver OMG was not expecting that! This was such a great book and I will definitely be reading more from this awesome author. This was well done well written and greatly executed. #NetGalley, #TheBlindReviewer, #MyHonestReview, #MarRomascoMoore, #DeadStream,