Release: September 7th, 2021
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Razorbill
Source: TBR and Beyond Tours
Find it at: Goodreads , Amazon , Barnes & Noble , Book Depository , IndieBound , Indigo
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The Conjuring meets Sadie when seventeen-year-old podcaster Dare takes an internship in a haunted house and finds herself in a life-or-death struggle against an evil spirit.
Dare Chase doesn’t believe in ghosts.
However, privately, she’s a supernatural skeptic. But publicly, she’s keeping her doubts to herself—because she’s the voice of Attachments, her brand-new paranormal investigation podcast, and she needs her ghost-loving listeners to tune in.
That’s what brings her to Arrington Estate. Thirty years ago, teenager Atheleen Bell drowned in Arrington’s lake, and legend says her spirit haunts the estate. Dare takes more interest in the suspicious circumstances surrounding her death. Circumstances that point to a living culprit, not the supernatural. Still, she vows to keep an open mind as she investigates, even if she’s pretty sure what she’ll find.
But Arrington is full of surprises. Good ones like Quinn, the cute daughter of the house’s new owner. And baffling ones like the threatening messages left scrawled in paint on Quinn’s walls, the ghastly face that appears behind Dare’s own in the mirror, and the unnatural current that nearly drowns their friend Holly in the lake. As Dare goes deeper into the mysteries of Arrington, she’ll have to rethink the boundaries of what is possible. Because if something is lurking in the lake…it might not be willing to let her go.
About the Author:
Sarah Glenn Marsh writes young adult novels and children’s picture books.She is also an avid fantasy reader from the day her dad handed her a copy of The Hobbit . And he promised it would change her life. Hence she’s been making up words and worlds ever since.
When she’s not writing, Sarah frequents the pottery studio, volunteers her time to sighthound rescue, and raises awareness about her autoimmune disease, Type 1 diabetes. She often enjoys pursuits of the nerd variety, from video games to tabletop adventures. She has always liked any animal or a doughnut she met
Besides, Sarah lives in Richmond, Virginia with her husband and their tiny zoo of four rescued sighthounds, two birds, and many fish. She is also the author of Fear the Drowning Deep, the Reign of the Fallen series, and several books for younger readers.
The Girls are Never Gone Review:
“The Girls Are Never Gone” is the perfect young adult paranormal horror to read if you are a fan of the genre.
This book was the bomb! As a fan of supernatural horror, I loved everything about the story. The author did a terrific job writing the haunted house story to make it stand apart from the usual stories you read in the genre. The book has the standard secret rooms and scary apparitions, but the story is much more. But, what’s beautiful about the story is how the author fits so much into it. The author seamlessly balances the horror with Dare’s character development and the standard YA elements like angst and romance. Some scenes honestly creeped me out, right from the omen of the pigeon in the beginning. Some memorable moments were the scenes with the storm and coyotes or what happens in the docks.
Besides, I loved how the author represented the character. Dare is a queer girl with type 1 diabetes, and I admired the author for portraying her situation realistically. We also have Waffles, the adorable service dog that helps Dare, and I loved everything about the two of them. Moreover, the author also adds a touch of romance as Dare finds herself having a crush on someone. The author shares a beautiful friendship with Quinn and Holly, and I loved the angle in which she investigates the hauntings for her podcast. There are many twists and turns to the tale about the events behind Atheleen and the Arrington Estate. Frankly, I enjoyed how the author progressed with the story and have become a fan after reading this book.
Overall, I loved everything about the story and feel it is perfect to read close to Halloween.
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on The Girls are Never Gone by Sarah Glenn Marsh Blog Tour hosted by TBR and Beyond Tours.
Book Tour Schedule:
September 6th
AndOnSheReads – Interview
Althea Is Reading – Review & Mood Board
Kerri McBookNerd – Review
Thin Bookish Girl -Review & Top 5 Reasons to Read The Girls are Never Gone
September 7th
The Character Study – Book Look & Top 5 Reasons to Read The Girls are Never Gone
Jessicareadstoomuch – Review
Always, Bookish Lovers – 15 Reactions While Reading The Girls are Never Gone
Robinlea BookBird – Review & Favourite Quotes
September 8th
teatimelit – Review
Phannie the ginger bookworm – Review, Playlist, & Favourite Quotes
The Book Dutchesses – Review
Theladywithbooks – Playlist & Top 5 Reasons to Read The Girls are Never Gone
September 9th
SubtleBookish – Interview & Top 5 Reasons to Read The Girls are Never Gone
Nine Bookish Lives – Review
The Candid Cover – Review & Favourite Quotes
Goddess of Books – Review
September 10th
Rania’s Rambling Reads – 15 Reactions While Reading The Girls are Never Gone
Book Lover’s Book Reviews – Review
uponthebooktower – Review & Mood Board
Popthebutterfly Reads – Review
September 11th
Stuck in Fiction – Top 5 Reasons to Read The Girls are Never Gone
leosthetics – Review & Favourite Quotes
Confessions of a YA Reader – Review
Sometimes Leelynn Reads – Review & Journal Spread
September 12th
Kait Plus Books – Interview
Jen Jen Reviews – Review
Paperbacks and Planners – Review & Mood Board
Rajiv’s Reviews – Review
