The Cherished – ARC Review

Happy Wednesday, friends! Another week is flying by, and soon June will be over. Hard to imagine we’re halfway through 2023 already! I can’t believe how quickly time goes as of late, but then again I have my nose stuck in a book so much I rarely know what day it is. Speaking of books, I am swinging by to share one of my recent reads.

Title : The Cherished

Author: Patricia Ward

Genre: YA Horror/YA Dark Fantasy/YA Thriller

Publication Date: April 18, 2023 – Available Now!!

Synopsis (from Amazon)-

For fans of White Smoke, The Hazel Wood, and Wilder Girls comes an original, hypnotizing horror thriller in the vein of Midsommar, as one girl inherits a mysterious house from her estranged grandmother—and a letter with sinister instructions.

Jo never expected to be placed in her absent grandmother’s will—let alone be left her house, her land, and a letter with mysterious demands.

Upon arriving at the inherited property, things are even more strange.

The tenants mentioned in the letter are odd, just slightly…off. Jo feels something dark and decrepit in the old shack behind the house. And the things that her father used to talk about, his delusions… Why is Jo starting to believe they might be real?

But what Jo fears most is the letter from her grandmother. Because if it’s true, then Jo belongs here, in this strange place. And she has no choice but to stay.

My Review – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Be very quiet, don’t make any noise, and definitely do not go into the old house! This was an amazing and creepy dark fantasy/horror YA story. With vibes from The Hazel Wood, Wilder Girls, and White Smoke it’s sure to keep you flipping pages until the end.

One day Jo ends up receiving notice that her paternal grandmother has passed away, and left her house to Jo. Jo’s mom and step-dad are set on doing what they think is best, ignoring Jo’s wishes, and she and her mom make a trip to “get the estate in order” for sale. Little does she know, her grandmother’s cryptic instructions in the will are soon going to make more sense than she ever imagined.

This was an atmospheric, spooky read that is perfect for fans of thrilling dark fantasy or ya horror. I can’t wait to grab a physical copy for my shelves, and for a reread during Spooky Season!

Thanks for taking the time to read this review! A big thank you to Net Galley and the Publisher, Harperteen, for an ebook arc to read and review prior to release. My words and opinions are all my own

Positive Vibes & Happy Reading!