Gina Rae Mitchell

Dread Wood by Jennifer Killick (Dread Wood #1) | Review – Ultimate Blog Tour 

A book blog tour from The Write Reads.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and Dave & the Gang at The Write Reads for providing me with the information for this tour.

Book Details

Dread Wood by Jennifer Killick
Series: Dread Wood #1
Published by Farshore on 03/31/2022
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Middle-Grade, Teen, Young Adult, Horror
Format: Audiobook, eBook, Paperback
Pages: 195

The brand new must-read middle-grade novel from the author of super-spooky Crater Lake. Perfect for 9+ fans of R.L.Stine’s Goosebumps

It's basically the worst school detention ever. When classmates (but not mate-mates) Hallie, Angelo, Gustav, and Naira are forced to come to school on a SATURDAY, they think things can’t get much worse. But they’re wrong. Things are about to get seriously scary.

What has dragged their teacher underground? Why do the creepy caretakers keep humming the tune to Itsy Bitsy Spider? And what horrors lurk in the shadows, getting stronger and meaner every minute . . .?

Cut off from help and in danger each time they touch the ground, the gang’s only hope is to work together. But it’s no coincidence that they're all there in detention. Someone has been watching and plotting and is out for revenge . . .

Source: NetGalley, Received from the author or publisher for review., The Write Reads Tours

 

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My thoughts on Dread Wood

Jennifer Killick knows how to grab her readers from the first pages and keep them on the edge of their seats until the end.

This book is billed as a middle-grade horror story. Don’t let that classification deter you if you aren’t of that age group. As a Nana with MG grandkids, I found it perfect for middle-grade readers and up…way up. The creepy atmosphere is extremely well-done.

The four main characters are diverse and entertaining. I particularly enjoyed that initially loners, they survived the Saturday detention from hell by working together. You will find several subtle themes running through the book.

I enjoyed the pace of the story. It kept me turning the pages and most anxious to learn what was coming next.

If you love a fast-paced, entertaining, light horror (unless you are deathly afraid of spiders) tale that’s perfect for ages 12 & up, this is definitely a must-read for you.

I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.

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Dread Wood by Jennifer Killick

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