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Graduation Day by R.L. Stine

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

3.0

More paranormal elements which k didn’t love. And unexplained deaths. We’ve been with those people so long just tell us. 

The Prom Date by R.L. Stine

dark tense fast-paced

3.0

Actually the prom date from hell 

Going Ghost by Dina Marie

lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

This was really cute! I love a human and ghost team solving mysteries. 

Poor Clara had realy been through it running from an abusive ex. But Salem really turned into her refuge. She’s staying in an empty house her husband owns with its own ghost, ghost cat, and a new dog. And living on rotisserie chicken. Until see hears an accident and has to help a new ghost solve his own murder. 

The mystery was fun and the setting was superb. I really
Enjoyed the ghost, William, and how kind and helpful he was. I’m curious about his life and can’t wait to unravel that mystery. Salem is the perfect town for this! 

Thanks to booksirens for the arc!

Wicked by R.L. Stine

dark tense fast-paced

3.5

Marla really is awful. But at least she had something of a conscience. 

Spring Break by R.L. Stine

dark mysterious fast-paced

4.5

I really liked this one. The dual storylines were really fun and added so much 

One Fine Duke by Lenora Bell

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

Mina and Drew were so fun. From the banter, to cracking codes, sitting in… inappropriate chairs, having a kind of fake relationship, and fighting the bad guys, I loved them. 

I love that Mina is the spy and Drew is just a Duke/ turnip farmer. There’s quite a bit of drama, intrigue, and spy work. It was so fun seeing them figure everything out. 

Sweetheart, Evil Heart by R.L. Stine

dark tense

3.5

Is Ty Sullivan the biggest f boy I’ve ever read about? Yes. Was the prank good? Also yes. 

Fight, Team, Fight by R.L. Stine

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

4.0

Wow there are some means girls at shady side. 

The Gift by R.L. Stine

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

4.0

Okay this was eerie and quite good.

Last Chance by R.L. Stine

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

2.0

Mary was just so whiny and woe is me. I couldn’t even feel bad for her because she just kept getting herself into these situations.