For fans of Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, American Horror Story and The Walking Dead comes a powerhouse anthology featuring some of the best thriller and horror writers in YA A host of the sharpest young adult authors come together in this collection of terrifying tales and psychological thrillers. Each author draws from a mix of literature, film, television, and music to create something new and fresh and unsettling. Clever readers will love teasing out the references and can satisfy their curiosity at the end of each tale, where the inspiration is revealed. There are no superficial scares here; these are stories that will make you think even as they keep you on the edge of your seat. From blood horror, to the supernatural, to unsettling, all-too-possible realism, this collection has something for anyone looking for an absolute thrill. Stefan Bachmann Leigh Bardugo Kendare Blake A. G. Howard Jay Kristoff Marie Lu Jonathan Maberry Danielle Paige Carrie Ryan Megan Shepherd Nova Ren Suma McCormick Templeman April Genevieve Tucholke Cat Winters
I, as a general rule, avoid books intended for Young Adults. I prefer books that are not afraid to go all the way into the darkest, roughest areas. I understand that books written for teens cannot, generally, delve into topics that are "too adult" lest they be banned. But this book slipped by me and while I honestly tried to give it a shot, by the second story I was annoyed. Maybe if I was 14 or 15 years old I would find it titillating but it just kept coming up as bland. I just noticed that the information portion listed it as for grades 7 and up, so my bad. Sorry, I'm sure some of the writers are excellent, but this is not my cup of tea.
Sent chills down my spine!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 8 years ago
This was the first anthology of short stories that I've ever read, and I LOVED IT. The authors were amazing with how they took the inspirations that they had and creating such amazing and downright creepy stories. I am immediately buying this when I get paid next. If you love AHS, or any kind of horror, this book is for you!!!
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