"An imaginative modern fairy tale filled with freaky frights and a face-up-to-your-fears message."
October 2019 Debut of the Month
Sinister secrets and ghoulish goings-on are afoot in the sleepy town of Suds, and this devilishly dark debut reveals Suds’s murky mysteries with notable wit and invention.
Suds is a peculiar place beset by unsettling stories of children turning grey and vanishing. When Poppy and Erasmus determine to discover the truth of their town for themselves, their quest takes them to the distinctly disturbing Riddling Woods, where dark, twisting paths mirror the twists and turns of the plot. The writing is rich and lively, with details memorably conjured within a creepily-contained story universe.
With something of the elemental scary absurdity of Neil Gaiman’s Coraline, this novel similarly serves as an allegory about finding strength to face fears, and fans of unusual adventures (e.g. Beetle Boy, A Place Called Perfect) will most definitely identify with Poppy as she courageously tackles her most terrifying worries.
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I really enjoyed the mysterious side of this book, and the writing style was fantastic too. I recommend it to readers who like mysteries or stories sprinkled with rich fairytale.
I really enjoyed the mysterious side of this book, and the writing style was fantastic too.... Read Full Review
this book was amazing! 5 stars! I loved it so much and even the mysterious and scary side appealed to me, which it never does - definitely recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
this book was amazing! 5 stars! I loved it so much and even the mysterious and scary side appealed to me, which it never does - definitely recommend!... Read Full Review
