Reviews
Praise for Slasher Girls & Monster Boys : "Terrifying and new . . . There's nary a clunker in the collection--this is satisfying, disturbing horror for the modern YA audience." -- Publishers Weekly "Murderous neighbors, creepy bathtubs, and lots of blood . . . Full of thrills and chills [and] gross, creepy fun." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for the authors: April Tucholke's Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea : "Deliciously creepy."--TheAtlanticWire.com * "A stunning debut with complex characters, an atmospheric setting, and a distinct voice . . . Tucholke has real talent."-- VOYA , starred review Stefan Bachmann's The Peculiar : "Richly realized . . . accomplished . . . This is a story young fantasy buffs are sure to enjoy."-- New York Times Book Review Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone : "Mesmerizing . . . Bardugo's set up is shiver-inducing, of the delicious variety. This is what fantasy is for."-- New York Times Kendare Blake's Anna Dressed in Blood : * "Abundantly original, marvelously inventive and enormous fun, this can stand alongside the best horror fiction out there. We demand sequels."-- Kirkus , starred review Marie Lu's The Young Elites : * "Lu pivots from the 'coming of age via romance' formula to pry apart the many emotions that pass under the rubric of love . . . there are no safe places where the pressures of betrayal, death threats, and rejection aren't felt."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review * "Readers should prepare to be captivated."-- Booklist , starred review * "A must for fans of . . . totally immersive fantasies."-- Kirkus , starred review Marie Lu's Legend trilogy: New York Times Bestsellers "Legend doesn't merely survive the hype, it deserves it."-- New York Times Megan Shepherd's The Madman's Daughter : * "The fast-paced book is rife with excitement, romance, and intrigue."-- SLJ , starred review Nova Ren Suma's 17 & Gone : * "This is ingeniously crafted."-- BCCB , starred review Cat Winters's In the Shadow of Blackbirds : * "A story of the breaking point between sanity and madness, delivered in a straightforward and welcoming teen voice."-- Booklist , starred review, PRAISE FOR THE AUTHORS: April Tucholke's Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea : "Deliciously creepy."-TheAtlanticWire.com * "A stunning debut with complex characters, an atmospheric setting, and a distinct voice . . . Tucholke has real talent."- VOYA , starred review Stefan Bachmann's The Peculiar : "Richly realized . . . accomplished . . . This is a story young fantasy buffs are sure to enjoy."- New York Times Book Review Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone : "Mesmerizing . . . Bardugo's set up is shiver-inducing, of the delicious variety. This is what fantasy is for."- New York Times Kendare Blake's Anna Dressed in Blood : * "Abundantly original, marvelously inventive and enormous fun, this can stand alongside the best horror fiction out there. We demand sequels."- Kirkus , starred review Marie Lu's The Young Elites : * "Lu pivots from the 'coming of age via romance' formula to pry apart the many emotions that pass under the rubric of love . . . there are no safe places where the pressures of betrayal, death threats, and rejection aren't felt."- Publishers Weekly , starred review * "Readers should prepare to be captivated."- Booklist , starred review * "A must for fans of . . . totally immersive fantasies."- Kirkus , starred review Marie Lu's Legend trilogy: New York Times Bestsellers "Legend doesn't merely survive the hype, it deserves it."- New York Times Megan Shepherd's The Madman's Daughter : * "The fast-paced book is rife with excitement, romance, and intrigue."- SLJ , starred review Nova Ren Suma's 17 & Gone : * "This is ingeniously crafted."- BCCB , starred review Cat Winters's In the Shadow of Blackbirds : * "A story of the breaking point between sanity and madness, delivered in a straightforward and welcoming teen voice."- Booklist , starred review, Praise for Slasher Girls & Monster Boys : A YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers "If your idea of an excellent summer night is telling ghost stories around the campfire, you'll be jumping for (horrific) joy over Slasher Girls & Monster Boys ."--Bustle "Terrifying and new . . . There's nary a clunker in the collection--this is satisfying, disturbing horror for the modern YA audience." -- Publishers Weekly "Murderous neighbors, creepy bathtubs, and lots of blood . . . Full of thrills and chills [and] gross, creepy fun." -- Kirkus Reviews "This killer collection will satisfy any thriller junkie."-- Booklist Online "Satisfyingly diverse and compelling. . . . The majority of the protagonists are female [but] not one is a helpless victim. Many contributors subvert and complicate the roles of protagonist and antagonist, keeping readers on their toes . . . After encountering the horrors here, variously supernatural and disturbingly human, readers may want to leave the lights on.-- The Horn Book "Will scare, thrill, and terrify."-- VOYA "A ton of terrifying mini thrillers that take inspiration from classic stories. There's a bit of supernatural in here, some gore-filled-horror, terrifying creatures . . . something for everybody."--Book Riot Praise for the authors: April Tucholke's Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea : "Deliciously creepy."--TheAtlanticWire.com * "A stunning debut with complex characters, an atmospheric setting, and a distinct voice . . . Tucholke has real talent."-- VOYA , starred review Stefan Bachmann's The Peculiar : "Richly realized . . . accomplished . . . This is a story young fantasy buffs are sure to enjoy."-- New York Times Book Review Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone : "Mesmerizing . . . Bardugo's set up is shiver-inducing, of the delicious variety. This is what fantasy is for."-- New York Times Kendare Blake's Anna Dressed in Blood : * "Abundantly original, marvelously inventive and enormous fun, this can stand alongside the best horror fiction out there. We demand sequels."-- Kirkus , starred review Marie Lu's The Young Elites : * "Lu pivots from the 'coming of age via romance' formula to pry apart the many emotions that pass under the rubric of love . . . there are no safe places where the pressures of betrayal, death threats, and rejection aren't felt."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review * "Readers should prepare to be captivated."-- Booklist , starred review * "A must for fans of . . . totally immersive fantasies."-- Kirkus , starred review Marie Lu's Legend trilogy: New York Times Bestsellers "Legend doesn't merely survive the hype, it deserves it."-- New York Times Megan Shepherd's The Madman's Daughter : * "The fast-paced book is rife with excitement, romance, and intrigue."-- SLJ , starred review Nova Ren Suma's 17 & Gone : * "This is ingeniously crafted."-- BCCB , starred review Cat Winters's In the Shadow of Blackbirds : * "A story of the breaking point between sanity and madness, delivered in a straightforward and welcoming teen voice."-- Booklist , starred review
