Wasps in the Ice Cream
by Tim McGregor
Narrated by Dan Lawson
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Pub Date May 18 2023 | Archive Date Jun 16 2023
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Description
Summer 1987: Mark Prewitt’s only priority is to avoid his dad’s new wife and waste time with his friends, but idle nights are the devil’s playground. When his friends decide to pull a cruel prank on the reclusive and strange Farrow sisters, Mark regrets caving in to peer pressure.Wanting to make amends, Mark is drawn into the mysterious world of the Farrow girls, finding a kindred spirit in the middle sister, George. She is unlike anyone he’s ever known; a practicing witch who uses folk magic to protect her family. They bond over books, loneliness, and homemade spells. She even invites Mark to join a seance to contact her dead sister, who died under mysterious circumstances.Keeping their relationship secret, Mark learns that living a double life in a town this small is impossible. When the secret is exposed, and his friends plot to punish the witch sisters for stealing one of their own, Mark is forced to choose between these two worlds.
Advance Praise
“Filled with evocative and captivating scenes, strong female characters, and an engaging narration, readers will become engrossed immediately, while the threat and fear at the heart of this story, satisfyingly, sneaks up on them.” —Booklist, starred
“This coming-of-age horror relies less on supernatural terror than combustible human elements, but features sympathetic characters and sharp plotting. Highly recommended.”—Library Journal
Available Editions
| EDITION | Audiobook, Unabridged |
| ISBN | 9798368901190 |
| PRICE | $14.99 (USD) |
| DURATION | 8 Hours, 4 Minutes |
Links
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Featured Reviews
Reviewer 1160518
"Wasps in the Ice Cream" is a captivating coming-of-age story that offers a unique blend of heart, heartache, and horror.
Mark, the main character, is a relatable teenager who is struggling to find his place in the world. He takes a summer job at an ice cream parlor to escape his mundane life, but things quickly turn sour when he and his friends start bullying the reclusive Farrow sisters. As he tries to make amends, he finds himself drawn into their world and inevitably falling for one of the sisters, which quickly turns the things around.
What I loved about this book is how well the characters are written. McGregor has a great talent for capturing the messy and complicated feelings of teenagers and making them feel real. I found myself rooting for Mark even when he made bad decisions, and I was invested in the outcome of his story. I didn't want it to end, as i absolutely enjoyed being emersed into their conversations.
Overall, i consider this a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good, heartfelt coming-of-age story with a touch of horror.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an audiobook version.
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