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From bad to cursed
448 pages
A chilling high school horror story where a seemingly harmless supernatural oath spirals into a terrifying loss of self.
What it feels like
This young adult horror novel delivers a brisk, dread-soaked experience that preys on the fear of losing control. Set against the familiar backdrop of high school, the narrative builds an unsettling atmosphere as a seemingly benevolent supernatural bargain twists into something deeply sinister. The tone is ominous and urgent, pulling the reader through a chilling emotional arc that shifts from naive curiosity to desperate survival. Themes of sisterhood and unintended consequences weave through accessible, suspense-driven prose that keeps the tension high. It is a perfect fit for readers who crave creepy, ghost-infused tales where the true horror lies in frightening, uncontrollable transformations and the dark side of supernatural promises.
- Mood
- unsettling
- dread-soaked
- creepy
- claustrophobic
- Tone
- ominous
- suspenseful
- urgent
- dark
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- supernatural bargains · loss of control · sisterly bonds · hidden darkness · unintended consequences
- The writing
- Accessible and suspense-driven, focusing on mounting tension and the visceral horror of changing against one's will.
- The arc
- Begins with a deceptive sense of supernatural empowerment that rapidly descends into escalating dread and a desperate fight for control.
- Who it's for
- Fans of young adult horror who enjoy high school settings, ghost stories, and the chilling consequences of supernatural pacts.
Content notes
- supernatural horror
- ghosts
- loss of bodily autonomy
About the book
After taking an oath to a seemingly benevolent spirit, a high school girl finds herself changing in frightening ways.
Description from Open Library.
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