Suburban horror following a lonely preteen’s bond with a troubled boy and, decades later, the haunted childhood home she inherits.
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Suburban horror following a lonely preteen’s bond with a troubled boy and, decades later, the haunted childhood home she inherits.
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A spine-chilling, heart-pounding suburban horror novel at the heart of the genre, perfect for fans of T. Kingfisher, Cassandra Khaw, and Catriona Ward. In 1998, desperate loneliness pushes preteen Amber to ignore the misgivings of her family, particularly her younger sister, when she befriends the troubled new kid in the neighborhood—a boy with dead eyes, a fascination with fire, and no remorse. Their turbulent relationship is brief but creates lasting consequences. Twenty-two years later, in 20
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Sexual content
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Violence & gore
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Murder, fire violence, and deadly confrontations central to plot
Profanity
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Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic systems present
Occult / demonology
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Haunted house, ghosts, and supernatural menace drive the story
Political content
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Economic hardship, family roles, and motherhood under duress
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Child endangerment; nonfatal animal cruelty; childhood trauma
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