This author is really good at writing YA Thrillers. I always feel like they have the right amount of suspense, and the plots are unique enough to keep me invested. This story was a little more on the horror side of things, but I think he did a good job with it. Could you feed randomly chosen people to a vengeful ghost if it meant keeping your family safe?

One House Left by Vincent Ralph is a gripping YA horror novel that will keep readers on edge. Blending urban legend with suspense, it follows Nate as he confronts a chilling curse tied to a haunted street. Full of mystery and tension, this story is perfect for fans of dark tales and eerie thrills.

This book captivated my attention from the beginning until the end. I was pulling for these characters hoping they were able to break the curse. The book made me want to hug the characters and I hated they felt they had to put others in harms way to end their own torture. I would recommend this book to those who like scary and suspenseful books.

My apologies for the delayed review. I really enjoyed this book, but I forgot to write out my exact thoughts upon finishing it. I really liked it and gave it 4 stars on Goodreads.

Vincent Ralph is a master of suspense. One House Left was no exception. It is perfectly suited for readers who love urban myths.

Thank you Netgalley, Vincent Ralph and Spotify Audiobooks for the audio Arc of One House Left.
Narrated by Pete Cross, Jesse Vilinsky, Andre Santana, TJ Clark, Gary Tiedemann.

One house Left is a fun, YA horror regarding a curse street - Murder Road and takes on some great Urban legends. It does read like a YA and the characters are under 20 yrs. Taking this into consideration, it flows, it's tension filled and has some creepy vibes. I found the characters are well rounded and felt human, with flaws. Which I like most about reading books.

This book was multi- POV and multi narrated which added to the book itself. I really enjoyed all the narrators who kept each characters and POV individual.

4 stars

Vincent Ralph’s One House Left is a gripping thriller that keeps readers on edge with its eerie atmosphere and relentless suspense. As secrets unravel within the last house standing on a desolate street, Ralph masterfully weaves a tale of intrigue and unexpected twists. The tension builds steadily, delivering a chilling, satisfying conclusion.

A must-read for fans of atmospheric mysteries and psychological suspense.

I enjoyed this quick thriller/horror tale.

It was a middle grade/YA thriller that I think a lot of kids will enjoy. The whole Urban Legend I think will never get old (for me anyways) and had me rereading and pulling late 90s/early 2000s movies and books for my kids that they instantly became obsessed with. And perfect time of year.

Will definitely be in my HS library.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for a chance to read and review.

This was slow paced but I was intrigued for about the first half of the book with the focus on urban legends. We learn pretty early on that Nate's family is on the run from their past and the family dynamics were definitely odd. I wish the back story of why they were on the run had been shared earlier on, as I started getting annoyed with the continued vague comments so deep into the book. Like the fact that Rowan saved those kids and they were moving around to escape the haunted aftermath could have been shared sooner without ruining the book or suspense.

I thought it could have ended around the 80-85% mark when Nate trapped his friends in the house and it would have been a solid ending. It was a twist I wasn't expecting and I would have been satisfied with that closure.. I thought everything after this point was unnecessary, or could have been edited down into an epilogue.

🎧The audio performance was good though! The whispering quality made it extra creepy and the fear in Jesse Vilinsky's voice was top notch! I'm not sure I would have finished this book without the audio.

Excellent audiobook. I thoroughly enjoyed the reader of this book and the plot moved along at an excellent pace.

Similar to my experience with Ralph’s other work, this was a quick and fun popcorn thriller with some spooky elements tied in. Not a new favorite but definitely one i enjoyed my time with.

Thank you Netgalley for my review copy!

Thank you Netgalley and Spotify Audiobooks for the ALC.

Story: 🌟🌟🌟
Narration: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Overall: 🌟🌟🌟

Nate and his family are trying to outrun a curse by moving to a new town. However, when Nate is pulled into an urban legend club, new and old ghosts merge and there’s no place left to run.

This was very Goosebumps-esque. It was fun and quick with great narration.

ALC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

House Left by Vincent Ralph Holy freak-a-roni. This book blew my mind. Nate and his family are on the run.. trouble is, it’s not a thing they can run from. Nate doesn’t want to make friends. Friends mean something to leave behind but when a small group of misfits befriend him.. he cannot help wanting to join. I loved it. The misfits take on urban legends in their spare time.. since Nate joined.. they seem to be becoming real… I love the supernatural tones in this book. The book is so twisty and I never figured out what would happen at the end!! Blown away! If you love a horror thriller… this one.. this oneeeee 4.5 stars

Amazing concept. Way too long of an execution. I almost gave up on this, was hooked back in when the twist was exposed at about 90%. The wrap up was also a bit mid.

Thanks to NetGalley and to the publisher for this ARCCin exchange for an honest review.

This was definitely a slow burn horror. I spent probably 60% of the book confused and wondering what was going to happen. Then things got really intense and I couldn't put the book down!

I really appreciated the multiple narrators particularly when the big twist was revealed.

I would likely recommend this one but just be warned that it takes a bit to fully suck you in.

This book sounded like something I would enjoy but unfortunately I found the plot to not be very developed .the characters were meh .

Unfortunately I am not recommending One House Left .

Thank you NetGalley for letting me listen to this Audio ARC.

I was really excited to dive into this book and to hear more about The Hiding Boy. This book sounded so creepy and felt like it would be the perfect book to listen to especially with the creepy season on it's way.

I'm not sure if it was because of the narrator at the beginning portion of the book, but I found it a bit harder to pay attention depending on the character they were voicing. I also really couldn't see the appeal with the "love interest" for Nate and way he felt so drawn to her.

But around 3/4 through the book, I was drawn in by the surprise twist. This really caught my attention and I couldn't stop listening until I reached the end to hear more.

This book is 3.5 stars for me.

As soon as I saw the R.L Stine meets Urban Legends call out, I was immediately up for allllll the nostalgia!

While I was hoping for something a bit scarier and creepier, I realize that might be because this is a YA novel, and I'm more accustomed to darker thrillers or horror stories. I also think this might have prevented me from fully connecting with the characters.

I did think that the concept was definitely unique and intriguing and this paranormal story certainly makes for a fun read for the upcoming #SpookySeason

3.5 stars rounded to 4 for Goodreads

Nate is the new kid in school. No friends, no acquaintances, and no past - at least as far as his classmates are concerned. He is invisible, and he prefers it that way. But one day Max approaches him. And there is just something about her. Perhaps they can be friends, and the taint that has followed him and his family around won't touch her. Perhaps he can be a normal teenager. Perhaps that is all a bit too much for a boy from a family like his to hope for...

I'm not quite sure how to feel about this book. There is a HUGE twist around 3/4 of the way through the book that I was not expecting. And while I always appreciate an author that can completely through me off, I'm not sure that I liked the twist. Your mileage may vary. Overall, it was entertaining.

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Summary- Sixteen-year-old Nate Campbell grew up in the shadow of Murder Road – a street cursed by the vengeful spirit of the Hiding Boy.

Every few years, for nearly six decades, a different house on that street has been the scene of a tragedy.

Nate and his family move to a new town as they try to outrun the curse once and for all. But, when he is pulled into his new friends’ urban legend club, new ghost stories merge with old until there is nowhere left to run.
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Rating- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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My thoughts- I’m so behind on book reviews but thank you so much Macmillan for the advanced copy which is signed and came with stickers!! I really enjoyed this one it is so wild and unexpected. Super fun YA thriller that has some wild twists you won’t see coming. I liked this one so much, the audio was fantastic. Nate and his family are just so fascinating to follow, I could not put this one down! Perfect for fans of urban legends and horror films! Be sure to grab it where books are sold today!
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QOTD- What is your favorite urban legend ?! Bloody Mary used to scare me so bad lol!
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