Hi there, book nerds!

I’ve got to be honest. I am extremely busy these days. With work, writing multiple projects, and events to attend, I’m getting a little burnt out. So I’m taking a little break from this month’s heritage activities to get through one of my physical TBR items at home.

This time I read Darkroom by K.R. Alexander.

If you’re not familiar with this author, they specialize in MG horror with relatable characters, creepy atmospheres, and fun plots. I’ve read two books of theirs and loved them, so when I saw a copy of this book at a local thrift store I just had to grab it.

Okay, let’s see how this read went!

Blurb

In the latest chiller from million-copy-seller K.R. Alexander, author of THE COLLECTOR and THE FEAR ZONE, an app that allows you to see ghosts can only lead you to horrifying sights… Do you think an app that allows you to see ghosts would be cool? Well, prepare to be haunted… even when your phone is off.

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The Review

Wow, what a fun MG novel!

Young Beatrice doesn’t have many friends, but she has Rochelle. Recently they began streaming video gameplay to make a name for themselves. Their efforts at building an audience aren’t going well until Beatrice is tasked with finding a new game to play. She soon finds a little known app called Dark[room] where you capture ghosts with your camera. But the ghosts are real, and if she doesn’t stop them within seven days her whole world is going to be torn apart.

I just loved this concept. A phone app that summons ghosts with a ticking countdown to your doom? How unique! The app and its creator was a mystery, and while I would’ve liked more explanation behind the app by the book’s end, the story was still a lot of fun.

It was easy to relate to Beatrice. She’s stuck as an outcast and doesn’t fit into any group of school cliques. Much of her journey is finding courage and standing up for herself, and I also loved her interactions with Rochelle. They were an odd pairing, but it was endearing.

I loved how short all of the chapters were and how well written they were. It’s hard not to keep reading from chapter to chapter.

I adored all the creepy spirits. Each one was scary in its own way and played a different sinister game. The protagonists had to be clever with each one to capture it, which made the plot that much more exciting. Overall, a really solid horror novel for younger readers or any adult looking to blaze through some pages. Highly recommend.

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