I loved this spooky book! The story is gripping, suspenseful and overall eerie. I enjoyed the narrator, I was able to listen at a fast speed and still understand what they were saying. Definitely a good book and worth the read/listen.

Thank you Netgalley and Tantor Audio for the ALC.

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We Were Warned is another excellent YA thriller from Chelsea Ichaso. When Eden and her friends ignore the local lore of never visiting the abandoned beach resort in time, they stumble into something that quickly spins out of control.

This was a fun, fast-paced thriller with great narration from Jennifer Jill Araya. Twisty, spooky, and set in a haunting town, this book was an excellent escape.

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

This story was eerie and atmospheric. The perfect amount of creepy and mysterious. The twist at the end definitely surprised me although it left me a bit unsatisfied. Overall, the audiobook was enjoyable and I’d recommend.

I have previously enjoyed a reads from this author and was very excited to sit down with this audiobook. It looked to be everything I looked for in a good dark chilling story.

This one was a little slow for me at the beginning , but the narrator was great and kept my attention, which I was very happy about. The book wasn't slow but a slow burn. Somewhere before the halfway mark, the book grabbed me and wouldn't let go. I was into the story. I will say this story took me in a direction I didn't expect to go. Once the story picked up there was no stopping it and the thrills and chills kept coming. The ending had me good. I was guessing who was the villain all the way to the reveal.

I did enjoy the characters for who they were. I find in YA thrillers, there isn't much dept to most of the characters. It's meant to be a fast read and that is what it is. The main character in this book did have some depth and I liked her. She was a pretty strong character that had to make some difficult choices and didn't always have it easy.

The rest of the character crew was pretty forgettable to me, but that is not unusual for these fast pace thrill reads. I didn't dislike them. They all fit well in the story and played their part. There just wasn't time or backstory to get to know them more than a surface level.

The ending though was what really made the book for me.

Great read, can't wait for more from this author.

This was a decent book. Sometimes I just can't get into YA books anymore and this just happened to be one of those times. Hopefully I will get time to read other books by this author to see if I can connect to them more.

It’s been a long time since I’ve read something that had me stressed like this. But this had me trying to stay up all night to try and finish it. The synopsis seemed like it didn’t make much sense, but it actually was such a gripping story that I didn’t see coming.

Ok so the synopsis sounds all over the place, but its really just a group of teens that come to this party that’s not supposed to be happening in a place where someone has once died. People now think it’s haunted so they forbid people from going there. Come to find out, someone did, but it’s not who they think and who they think killed them well, I guess you’ll have to find out. I don’t think the plot was bad, it was just a lot. Definitley felt a lot like the other book I read and reviewed today. She was basically giving us all these things to look for and do and it threw everything off. I was so intrigued by the back story that I almost forgot to say my theories on whodunit.

Which is another point to this. I LOVED this part of it because I got it right, but there was still another part to this that I had no idea was coming. And this time we had all the clues, we just didn’t know that was a thing we had to look for. And while that annoyed me a tiny bit, I still understood. We still needed a wow factor in case those of us who do guess, guess right. I can say without a doubt tho, this is going to be the shock value the teens are looking for.

The characters were weird tho. Eden seemed like she was so bad ass but then she let those kids treat her like shit. I really wanted to scream at her, “STAND UP!” Lol I didn’t understand making her so angry and mean and mad at them if she still helped them or still talked to them. And Lordt that one girl that had the crush?! I wanted to punch her so bad. She made that girl’s life hell because for what? And THEN, like the person she should have listened to, she didn’t. It was so confusing being in her brain sometimes.

The one thing I didn’t like tho, was the fact that there was still some things that needed to be answered. What were those things she was seeing? Did she ever figure it out? If so, why didn’t we? And why wouldn’t she put that part in the story? I would have loved to have confirmation that there was a ghost or something somewhere.

This was a great read. Huge thanks to the author for helping me to get out of my funk for a little and just enjoy listening to a book.

I received an advance audiobook copy of We Were Warned by Chelsea Ichaso from netgalley.

This audiobook is fast paced and easy to follow. The narration is well done.

The plot of the book will keep you guessing and wanting to keep going. It has a spooky vibe, perfect YA read for fall/spooky season.

I definitely recommend for readers interested in young adult thrillers.

We Were Warned by Chelsea Ichaso is a gripping and thought-provoking story that keeps you hooked from start to finish. With a unique blend of suspense and mystery, it offers an unforgettable experience that will stay with you long after the final page.

I’ve listened to an hour of this and don’t remember a bit of it. There’s a haunted house, they’re making a movie or documentary, and that’s as much as I know. I don’t think it’s the audiobook. I didn’t mind the reader and there’s other characters that have voices. I think for me I need to read the story to get everything out of it. I’m still not sure. I couldn’t understand if they’re high school students or college students. I think the story is there. I just don’t think it was working as an audiobook to keep my attention.

I had the opportunity to listen to the audiobook version of "We Were Warned" by Chelsea Ichaso, through NetGalley and Tantor Audio.

This thriller is set in the eerie backdrop of Fairport Village, an abandoned beach resort with a dark history that has captivated the local legend. The story follows Eden Stafford, a strong and intriguing protagonist, navigating a complex web of friendships, betrayals, and mysteries.

The audiobook, narrated by Jennifer Jill Araya, was engaging and well-paced, making it easy to immerse myself in the suspenseful atmosphere of the story. Ichaso masterfully crafts a narrative that blends mystery, suspense, and a touch of the paranormal, keeping listeners on the edge of their seats.

One of the standout aspects of "We Were Warned" is its character development. Eden's journey from being ostracized to finding her footing among her peers is compelling, and her interactions with Caleb Durham, a former friend turned adversary, add a layer of tension and romance to the plot. The dynamics between Eden and her group of unlikely allies are well-executed, making their quest to unravel the truth about Fairport Village both gripping and relatable.

While some elements of the mystery were predictable, the twists and turns kept me guessing until the very end. The setting of an abandoned seaside resort, steeped in tragedy and urban legend, provides a chilling backdrop that will appeal to fans of YA thrillers and mystery enthusiasts alike.

Overall, "We Were Warned" is a captivating read that combines suspense, intrigue, and character growth, making it a solid addition to the YA thriller genre. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fast-paced mystery with engaging characters and a haunting atmosphere.

A thrilling teen slasher novel that follows a group of high school students determined to uncover the truth behind their town's most infamous murders. However, they never expect the legendary curse to start targeting them.
I loved the eerie ghostly presence that haunted the teens as they tried to figure out who was picking them off one by one. And the growing tension between Eden and Caleb also set up a perfect friends to enemies to lovers storyline. The narration done by Jennifer Jill Araya was flawless, bringing the characters to life in such an incredible way. And the ending was full of shocking twists and turns that I never saw coming!

*Thank you to Chelsea Ichaso, Tantor Audio and Netgalley for the ALC copy. I am freely leaving my honest review.

I really enjoyed it. This was a very good YA thriller. I gave it 4⭐️ This is a perfect read for teens and adults. I would recommend this book during spooky season. Give Halloweenish movie vibes. The Full review is on my tt page. Thank you NetGalley for sending me this audiobook. This is my first book by Chelsea Ichaso and can't wait to read more.

Thanks to NetGalley for an ALC. I can see what this book was trying to do, and maybe teenagers will enjoy it, but I thought it kind of seemed like a not-quite-as-good teen thriller.

We Were Warned is a great young adult murder mystery book. If you like young adult books full of mystery, this is a great book. I thought I knew the ending, but I was wrong. I was interested from beginning to end.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an audio ARC. This did not impact my review. I enjoyed the audiobook very much.

I truly thought I had the mystery figured out, but it took me by surprise. This book was very thrilling and fast paced, I read it in one sitting.

Definitely recommend this book, especially if you enjoy mysteries but don't like too much gore.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the arc!

Ichaso does it again! I will forever read her books! I love her writing and I am always intrigued until the end! Also LOVED the narration for the audiobook! Thank you to the publisher for the opportunity to listen in exchange for a review!!

Get ready for a wild ride! This YA thriller is packed with suspense, spooky vibes, and twists that’ll make your jaw drop. Eden is a fantastic protagonist – strong and smart – and Caleb? Well, he'll keep you guessing. Overall, the characters are very compelling and anchor the story nicely.

The abandoned resort is vividly depicted, bringing the overall creepiness factor up a notch! This book really blended mystery, teenage angst/drama, and paranormal elements together in a perfectly delicious way! I don’t normally enjoy reading books with supernatural elements, but it really worked in this story.

For a YA read, it’s full of crazy twists and turns you’ll never see coming! Even if you think you've figured it out, the ending will leave you shook.

Jennifer Jill Araya's narration fits well within this story. She was able to bring these complex young characters to life, which is not an easy task. Her voice inflections amplified the eerie atmosphere creating a memorable, chilling ambiance.

Thank you to Sourcebooks Fire, Tantor Audio, & Chelsea Ichaso for the opportunity to review this digital ARC and ALC. All opinions expressed are my own.

This book was to me almost great. It was atmospheric but only when they were on the grounds and would switch randomly in town. It was spooky but only kind of and the relationships were all half done.

I enjoyed the story but pretty much everything could have been More than it was.

Thanks NetGalley for the audiobook!

*received for free from netgalley for honest review* This was a pretty good read, it was hard to put down! i wouldn't say it was like super original but it was a fun read regardless

We Were Warned by Chelsea Ichaso is a gripping YA thriller with slow building tension, a small-town curse, and an eerie atmosphere. This one was fast paced with plenty of twists, keeping you engaged and wanting more.

I received the ALC for this book and Jennifer Jill Araya did a great job bringing the tension to life.