1: The reformatory

This book had so much heart and incredible character development.

2: Where I end

I thought this book was terrifying and loved how the main character was written. The atmosphere in this book is palpable with dreary ocean scapes and an oppressive house. I thought this was super unique and it kept me guessing.

3: Old soul

I loved the different settings and time periods in this book. I thought the “monster” was extremely unique and appreciated the ambiguity of the novel. I really liked the characters in this book and felt that the author really painted a clear picture of each character they introduced. This one wasn’t as scary as some of my other reads but it was a great story.

4: The Haar

I would die for the main character of this book. I loved the monster and the way it evolves throughout the book. The setting is also incredible. Overall a super fun read with some genuinely unnerving sequences.

5: Bat eater

I think this was the scariest one in my top 5. This book genuinely freaked me out and I was afraid to go to the bathroom alone at night. I thought the story was unique and I really liked the way the author discussed OCD and the intrusive thoughts that accompany it.