Publisher: Imprint
Publication Date: September 24, 2019
Genre: YA, Mystery, Horror
Adventure Rating: 2.5
At the very southern tip of South America looms an isolated finishing school. Legend has it that the land will curse those who settle there. But for Mavi—a bold Buenos Aires native fleeing the military regime that took her mother—it offers an escape to a new life as a young teacher to Argentina’s elite girls.
Mavi tries to embrace the strangeness of the imposing house—despite warnings not to roam at night, threats from an enigmatic young man, and rumors of mysterious Others. But one of Mavi’s ten students is missing, and when students and teachers alike begin to behave as if possessed, the forces haunting this unholy cliff will no longer be ignored.
One of these spirits holds a secret that could unravel Mavi’s existence. In order to survive she must solve a cosmic mystery—and then fight for her life.”
I had a really hard time rating this book. It was a solid 2 star until the huge twist towards the end then I was thinking 3 stars. So we meet in the middle.
Likes: The concept of the book was very cool. A creepy boarding school on a mountain where kids are getting sick and there are ghosts. Everyone has a mysterious back story. I also liked Mavi. She was a fighter. She was smart. And Angel! Man, I felt so bad for him! It actually wasn’t that scary, which I appreciated. It was more like a thriller. And that twisty ending! A lot of people, I noticed, gave it low marks for the ending out of left field. I disagree. I was very surprised and didn’t see it coming BUT looking back there were little like, Easter eggs of hints. I thought that part was well done.
Dislikes: The pacing was VERY slow. I found my mind wandering away from the book way too often. It was very easy to put down. I didn’t like one of the other teachers, she was so rude and mean to Mavi and Mavi just let her be. Really the low rating from me was because it was boring to me.
Final Thoughts: I’m trying not to give anything away, but this will be sure to spark some moral discussions! This was a book pick for one of my book clubs and I can tell you right now there will be a lot to discuss. This book sort of reminded me of the show Black Mirror. Super weird. Super thought provoking. Also, this didn’t read like a YA at all. Even though the two main characters were teens, they didn’t talk like teens. Do with that what you will.
What is the weirdest book you have ever read?
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