Thank you for the opportunity to read this book before its release! Mackay’s debut is wonderful! Though the intended audience is much younger than my age, I thoroughly enjoyed this story! It reminds me of Coraline and A Series of Unfortunate Events, both favorites of mine. I loved the eeriness paired with the heavier topics of grief and coming of age. This was masterfully done and handled with so much care! I’ll be sure to keep this author on my radar!

Atmospheric and eerie, with some genuinely creepy moments. Gwen’s story is engaging, though parts felt familiar to many other middle grade horrors. Still, the tension made it a worthwhile read.