A review by jjames_mal
The Mary Shelley Club by Goldy Moldavsky

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This YA horror/thriller follows Rachel an outcast at her prestigious prep school who finds comfort in horror movies after her own traumatic experience. After witnessing a prank meant to terrify her classmates, she learns about the Mary Shelley Club, a secret club obsessed with fear and horror.

I usually hate books about trials and games, but I loved this one. I loved how we are quickly thrust into the Mary Shelley Club and while there is mystery we also have a pretty good idea what's going on. I also love books about people getting obsessed with things, and the Mary Shelley Club sure is obsessed with horror, and their excitement is super contagious even through the page. I really liked the ending (couldn't really care about the romance) and I liked the feeling this book left me with. 
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