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Thursday, May 14, 2020

Supernatural suspense...

Rules For Vanishing by Kate Alice Marshall


From the blurb:  "Sara's sister disappeared one year ago--and only Sara knows where she is. Becca went to find the ghost of Lucy Gallows and is trapped on her road. ... When Sara and her skeptical friends meet in the forest to search for Becca, the mysterious road unfurls before them. All they have to do is walk down it. But the path to Lucy has its own rules. Every mistake summons new horrors. Vengeful spirits and broken, angry creatures are waiting for them to slip, and no on is guaranteed safe passage. The only certainty is this:  the road has a toll and it will be paid. "


My thoughts:  A small town legend. A missing girl. A haunted road. Eerie atmosphere. Nightmarish creatures. And documentary-style storytelling. What's not to like? This compelling story is a dark and suspenseful puzzle. And that road Sara and her friends are traveling? It's a waking nightmare. I've never read anything by Kate Alice Marshall before, but I really liked her lyrical prose and the way she chose to tell this story. This book doesn't unfold in a traditional linear way; instead, this narrative is a collection of interview clips, cell phone videos, and personal narratives pieced together in a way that builds the mystery and suspense layer by layer. And I really liked it. For me, this YA novel was fun and entertaining. And I can't wait to see what Marshall writes next. 

Happy Reading!

32 comments:

  1. Ooh...this sounds like an atmospheric read! :)

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    1. It's dark and kind of creepy and fun. :)

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  2. Nooo don't go into the woods! It's always a bad idea but often a great read!

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    1. :D You're so right. Never go into the woods!

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  3. Kate Alice Marshall is new to me, but this book appeals to me!

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    1. She's a new author to me, too, but I'll definitely be trying her again. :)

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  4. Ooooh, sounds intriguing! I'm going to check this one out. I love me a spooky read :)

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  5. This sounds like just the type of spooky story I love. :)

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    1. I hope you get a chance to read this one. :)

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  6. Oh, I love books told in unusual ways. I'm going to look for this one. The spooky part is just gravy! LOL

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  7. I haven't read it but it sounds good. I like the cover for this one too.

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  8. This sounds like an awesome read. Thank you for sharing your review of Rules For Vanishing by Kate Alice Marshall.

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  9. Wow I love everything about this novel. Adding to my TBR!

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    1. Hope you get a chance to read it...and that you like it, too. :)

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  10. I had this out from the library when it was released but never got around to it. I need to get it again because this sounds great!

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    1. I think you'd like it. It's got some great creepy moments.

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  11. The format of the book sounds really interesting! I like how you read scary books all year 'round! :D

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    1. I like to read a mix of books all the time. Keeps that bookish magic from getting old. ;D

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  12. This sounds like the perfect read for the R.I.P. challenge. I don't read a lot of YA books but something like this I am pretty sure I would like.

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    1. This would totally work for the R.I.P. challenge! :)

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  13. Sounds like an interesting format. I don't do much YA - it almost has to fool me into not realizing it's YA for me to pick it up - so I won't be reading this one. But you tempted me. LOL

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  14. Sounds creepy and well-written and imaginative... but a bit too unsettling for me. I'm glad you enjoyed it, though!

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    1. It is an unsettling feeling, including the ending. So I can see why this one might not be the right book for you. :)

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  15. Rules for Vanishing sounds like a great read. I am glad you enjoyed it!

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  16. This is a new to me author, and I don't usually read YA but I love mysteries and this sounds interesting.

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    1. I don't read a lot of YA either, but this one caught my eye, and I thought it was a fun mix of horror and mystery. :)

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