Possessions by Nancy Holder: This is a quick but entertaining read dealing with, you guessed it, possession. The set up for it plays out nicely and the background for everything strengthens it. Even better, you can pick up the sequel The Evil Within- with a particularly enticing, creepy cover- June 10 for a double hit.
Dead Connection by Charlie Price: This one is a mix of supernatural and real, coming in with a rough topic. It's a murder mystery of sorts and the events pan out smoothly. The male MC also helps bring more character to it overall.
Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson: With anorexia being the primary theme of this book, the ghost element is a nice addition. It's woven in smoothly, adding a certain spark without being overpowering.
Bad Girls Don't Die by Katie Alender: This book has strong characters and a great ghost/possession plot. The whole evil spirit wanting revenge thing plays out easily and the reason for the haunting is heartbreaking but believable.
Thanks for the recommendations! I'll add them all on my tbr list!
ReplyDeleteI really want to read "Wintergirl". I don't know why but anything that portrays the darker side of human's emotions and behaviours tend to pick my interest. Sounds very interesting!
ReplyDeleteI've read Wintergirls and I loved it. I have Bad Girls Don't Die on my TBR shelf. I've been waiting for a nice summery day to read it. Thanks for the suggestions--I'd never heard of the other two titles.
ReplyDeleteThis post came at a perfect time! I received an ARC of The Evil Within for review, and just yesterday I was trying to figure out if it would be worth getting Possessions. Now I will for sure be getting it! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI liked Wintergirls lots. Really strong writing. I'll be sure to read these others too. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI never heard of Dead Connection, I'll have to check that one out! :)
ReplyDeleteI read Dead Connections. It was very weird, and I disliked the ending. I'm one of those people that hates an open-ended book, even though the ending is obvious. I like to SEE it happen.
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to read some of Nancy Holder's books, so maybe I'll pick them up this summer. And Wintergirls is in this months TBR pile...yay!!! And Ba Girls Don't Die sounds like a book I'll have to add to my wish list...thanks : )
ReplyDeleteHAPPY readings!!!