The Haunting by Natasha Preston

The Haunting

Natasha Preston

354 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction horror young adult dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

Haunted by the past . . .Penny’s trying to forget about her ex, Nash. His father was arrested for the brutal murder of four teenagers on Devil’s Night last year. Penny’s parents have forbidden her to have anything to do with Nash or his family. It...

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Community Reviews Summary of 120 reviews

Moods

mysterious 89%
dark 84%
tense 84%
emotional 24%
adventurous 22%
sad 18%
challenging 15%
funny 6%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 27%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 61% | A mix: 29% | Character: 6% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.52

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