Why did I love this book?
Here There Are Monsters is a hypnotizing read for anyone who’s a sucker for complicated sister relationships and horror that pushes the envelope. Monsters presents a main character, Skye, whose relationship with younger sister Deirdre is tense, to say the least. Deirdre is fascinated with the swampy woodland that lies behind their house, and one day she disappears into the ominous wilderness. From there, it’s up to Skye to decide exactly how far she’ll go to save her sister.
Fair warning: anyone seeking a tale of cozy sisterhood should look elsewhere. Monsters is a horror book through and through; heartwarming it is not. But for anyone wanting a horror story that will stick with you for a long time, definitely pick up this surreal and shocking book.
2 authors picked Here There Are Monsters as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 14, 15, 16, and 17.
A bone-chilling read about creating monsters, sisterhood turned toxic, and secrets that won't stay buried, perfect for fans of The Night She Disappeared, Wilder Girls, and The Blair Witch Project.
Sixteen-year-old Skye is done playing the knight in shining armor for her insufferable younger sister, Deirdre. And moving across the country seems like the perfect chance to start over as someone different.
In their isolated new neighborhood, Skye manages to fit in, but Deirdre withdraws from everyone, becoming fixated on the swampy woods behind their house and building monstrous sculptures out of sticks and bones.
Then Deirdre disappears.
And when…
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