31 Days of Spooky is a collection of eerie stories, one for each day of October, leading up to Halloween.

Each of the stories are short - only a couple of pages each, and despite the age of the varying protagonists, this feels like a middle grade/YA book, with the illustrations and stories juuust creepy enough for the season but without the full spooktacular gore of a book aimed at adults or late teens. Some ghosts are helpful; some are creepy; some get their just desserts, and some simply *are*. Cautionary tales and stories of loss and love are mixed together alongside plain creepy ones.

Some of them did end quite abruptly, and I felt like they needed a little more closure than the reader was given.

~Many thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review~

The artwork in this book is both stunning and delightfully eerie, making it a visual treat that I highly recommend in its physical form over a digital format. The collection of spooky stories can be enjoyed throughout the year, as they embrace a general theme of fright rather than adhering to a specific seasonal narrative. I believe this book is suitable for pre-teens and older readers, making it an ideal choice for a spooky storytelling event. However, I do wish the authors of each story were credited alongside their work; that recognition would enhance the reading experience even further.

Interesting collection of stories and frights. With quite a few stories to choose from, it may be hard to pick your favorite scary story. Short and easy, these can be easily read with friends.

I love this collection of story scary stories!! I’ll definitely be getting this book when it comes out. I think most of the stories are suitable for kids and would make an excellent coffee table book during the autumn holidays!

A perfect read for Summerween. What's a good horror anthology without cautionary tales and seemingly predictable twists? The dog one got me, that's all I'll say.

The stories are quick and a little predictable. The art is pretty. I don't like that there isn't a spot saying which authors wrote the stories. I should have done more research before selecting this book. I just assumed there would be an author section somewhere because that's how other short story collections I have read have worked.

I would also say the stories themselves should've been for a tween or middle grade audience instead of teen or adult. The stories are not very scary.

Overall, not doing it for me. 1 star.

I really enjoyed the nostalgic and fun tone of 31 Days of Spooky! It definitely captured that cozy, seasonal vibe I love—especially for a quiet, rainy Sunday read. One thing I struggled with was the third-person narration, which at times felt a bit repetitive and made it harder for me to stay engaged. That said, I still had a great time with it, and I appreciate the creative concept and spooky charm throughout. Looking forward to seeing more of your work!

This book was cute and spooky! I think it would go great around some campfire stories! I loved how it was easy to read and the illustrations are great!

If you’re looking for a light, family‑friendly, illustrated collection of ghost stories to enjoy throughout October, this book fits wonderfully. It’s especially fun for middle-schoolers, young teens, or adults looking for nostalgic, gentle chills over serious horror.

Fun book that’s based for a teenage audience. I loved these types of books as a kid and it led to me loving horror books and movies as an adult now.
Fun and creepy stories that are fun to read.

A little spooky, a little scary, a lot of fun reading! Thirty-one short stories filled with ghosts, haunts, old houses, and tense moments that are a countdown to Halloween (but I have to admit I read it in one day!). It's not super-scary, but just the right amount for your teen readers to delve into in a backyard tent, around a campfire, or under their bed covers with a flashlight The stories make great "read alouds" for a family activity or scouting group. If you read it aloud to others, there are some stories that would make great discussions about morals, doing the right thing, or my favorite: what if? The illustrations and cover art increase the spookiness just the right amount and definitely are a great addition to the fantastic tales.

My fans know how much I’m a sucker when it comes to reading a good horror book. I could read horror books all day every day, but I try to curb my enthusiasm until October. But this little gem came my way and I figured why not give it a go.

This is really a cute “horror” book. It’s not going to terrify you at night like say, The Exorcist would, but if you’re out camping with a group of your friends, these thirty-one stories would most definitely be high on your list to scare them.

What I most enjoyed were the differences between the stories and how some of them were funny, while others made you think a moment and some made you sad. One of my favorites was Man’s Best Friend. That ghost story resonated with me because I had a similar experience like the main character. I know many people do not believe in ghosts, but I definitely do. That was such a cute story and I enjoyed it.

There were some stories that gave me a chuckle. I noticed in the reviews many felt it wasn’t categorized correctly because I guess it’s being promoted as a graphic novel. I do have to agree with those reviewers because I wouldn’t classify this book as a graphic novel; however, I did enjoy the pictures that were drawn. In some of the stories, it helped to form an idea in the mind’s eye as to what the characters were experiencing. So, I did appreciate the drawings throughout the book.

There was another story, forgive me I can’t recall the title of the chapter, where the bride was waiting for her groom to meet her at the altar. That story made me feel a bit sad, but I totally understood why the story played out the way it did.

Overall, this was truly a cute horror book for teens and young adults. It’s safe enough that I highly doubt it would terrify them and cause them to jump under the covers with their parents and/or siblings. The stories were beautifully written and performed at the level at what you would expect from this type of ghost telling.

What a fun book for kids! These are a collection of horror stories for children, I think about seven to ten years old, because if they were older than that I don't think they'll get spooked, but more amused than else

As a twenty seven years old, I found myself enjoying a lot these spooky stories, obviously I was not terrified or scared or anything like that and I think it's correct I'm not in the target so it's perfect for kids

Definitely a good experience for introducing spooky stories to kids, because I think we need to learn more about fear and the "bad" feelings

Also, a little light on the illustrations, I've loved that!

Good job!
Always a huge thank you to the author and the publisher for providing me this digital ARC via NetGalley 🫰

Maybe this wasn't for me but it definitely wasn't what I expected. Instead it was giving scary stories you tell in the dark. Overall I was just bored and not even interested.

What an entertaining bunch of short stories these were! I think the age range falls a little flat. My teenagers (13 & 15) were amused, but not very spooked. I think perhaps younger kids might find them to be a bit spookier. They're def a good intro to apply stories and would be great to read around a campfire! I enjoyed reading them to my teens, though.

I want to start this review by saying that I have never read a short story collection with stories less than 10 pages each and I don’t think they are for me.
I found this book very atmospheric and some of the stories did give me goosebumps and freak me out a bit. I think the pictures added a lot and made the stories even creepier.
I feel this book would have been perfect to read in October to get in the Halloween mood. It reminded me of the first season of supernatural, where each episode was a different story, but for children/ teens.

I think this will be the last short story collection I read

I was really hoping to like this book more, but I found that the stories were all over the place and really not that spooky.

For a book that says it’s for adults two teens. I was expecting a bit more of a thrill and chill factor and found myself just being meh at the end of each story.

I also found that the stories were all over the place, and it was hard to get into anything when you’re bouncing around from types of spooky stories to period errors to the age of the characters. I don’t think any of the stories really had enough in them to really make a connection to the reader.

31 Days of Spooky, "The Perfect Scary Supernatural Gifts for Halloween, Creepy Campouts, and Other Eerie Events" is a collection of... well, 31 Ghastly Ghost Short Stories to "Send a Shiver Down Your Spine," but the latter depends on whether the reader is a child or unfamiliar with this type of reading.
In any case, it's a book full of all kinds of scary stories, with illustrations, perfect for entertaining. Now, I intended for those 31 stories to last me the entire month of July, but it was impossible to read just one each day!
I thank the author and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.
The opinion I have expressed above is based solely on what I think and feel about this book.

31 Spooky stories - you can read one per night for the whole month of October, just like an advent calendar!

This was a fun set of middle grade stories. They were typically fast, short stories with absolutely gorgeous and really compelling illustrations. Most of the stories were left a bit vague, letting the reader draw conclusions and decide what the ultimate conclusion of the story was. Others gave a definite ending. Some were just eerie and spooky while others a bit bloody. It had a mix of stories. The images are really what brought it over the top.

Fun, quick, read - I enjoyed it and could see sharing these horror stories with a younger kid who loved to be spooked!

A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.

If you're searching for scary stories, you can pass. Most of them just are spooky, some are not, they're also very foreseeable with rushed endings. The illustrations are a nice add to the book, though.

It's entertaining but not really for teens or adults, as mentioned, unless they are starting in the horror genre or just want something a bit chilly it's for younger readers.

The format reminded me of the collection "Scary Stories to tell in the Dark" but without text effects and less chilly, although I'm sure it still would be quite fun to read at a bonfire.