Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Mary: the Summoning

by Hillary Monahan
Hennepin County Library hardcover 252 pages
genre: YA horror

I don't like horror stories, but I can see how this would appeal to readers who like to be creeped out. Four girls "summon" Bloody Mary in a mirror. One of the girls, Jess, is the instigator. But when Mary "escapes" the mirror and comes after her best friend Shauna, things get out of hand. Ironically, my least favorite part involved Jess' personality and "friendship" choices. I'll probably buy this for my collection, but I will never re-read it. Though it's a debut novel, it definitely could have a follow-up book . . .

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