Praiseworthy Pages

Reader Rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ (5/5 stars)

I’m not sure exactly what possessed me to take this book home from the library, but whatever it was, I’m grateful for it! This book surprised me by being such a delicious read despite being geared toward younger audiences. I highly recommend this novel to those who enjoy exploring dark themes and creepy concepts in safe, endearing ways.

Language: 10/10 (No swearing).
Sex: 10/10 (No sexual content).
Violence and gore: 8/10 (Minimal violence, infrequent and mild gore).

Plot: 10/10 (The creativity demonstrated in this novel is phenomenal! What a fascinating concept that was explored so beautifully!)
Characters: 10/10 (Unique and well-suited for the story’s needs! I especially loved the representation embodied by sign language in the novel).
Writing style: 10/10 (I have never been disappointed by a book by V. E. Schwab. Her writing style is lyrical and moving, keeping readers hooked from page one).

Genre: Young adult literature, middle-grade literature, horror, fantasy fiction
Potential triggers: Loss of loved ones, death, etc.
Is this book part of a series? No.
I would recommend this book to readers 12+.