Bad Girls Don’t Die
Title: Bad Girls Don’t Die
Author: Katie Alender
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion Books, April 2009
Number of pages: 346
Ages: 12 and up
When the publicity contact for Disney-Hyperion asked me to review this book I initially thought, “Disney does books, too?” I somehow have them trapped into my mind as films, or amusement parks, and I can see this book fitting beautifully into either one. The Haunted House made a perfect setting for this novel in my imagination.
If you like the voice of a High School Junior, that often trite, soul searching, I’m-not-fitting-into-the-group-no-matter-what kind of teenage angst, this book is for you.
If you like ghost stories, uncovering the mystery behind a haunted house and its past inhabitants, this book is for you.
If you are ever creeped out by the way that dolls suddenly seem to open their eyes and stare right into your soul, this book is for you.
I must admit to having a few clutches while reading this book, moments when I wasn’t sure the characters could possibly escape the force of evil they were contending with.
I’m grateful to say that it had quite a satisfactory ending. One you might not want to wait until autumn to discover.
You can check out the trailer on You Tube here. It’s very, very cool.
"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived, the things which God has prepared for those who love Him." 1 Corinthians 2:9 (NIV)
Hi Bellezza, I’ve tagged you on my blog; that is, if you go for memes & such (it is only for fun), have the time, and wish to do so…
ds, thanks for tagging me! It was fun to do, and fun to gaze into one’s navel for awhile…
Oh this book is totally for me :p I’m putting it on my wishlist right now!! How do you get all these great books?!
I’m having a good run with publishers and authors requesting reviews right now, Chris. I thought of you while reading this, and others who have participated in the RIP challenges of Carl’s. It was a fun read.
Bellezza, thanks for the review! What a great, unique writing style you have.
Thanks for visiting, Katie. I hope you have many good sales on your new book!
I love book trailers, just like I love movie trailers. I’ve heard about this book, and I am intrigued. I like scary stories! I’m not sure if my daughter could handle it, but I could!
It’s probably not too scary for your daughter, but it does send a few chills up one’s spine!
Hi! I wanted to let you know that I’ve started a mini-challenge for this summer. Summer Studies asks participants to choose one gospel to study over the summer. I hope you can join in. And if you do, I’d love for you to spread the word among your friends.
Becky, I’m quite intrigued about the gospels challenge you’ve presented. I read once that Tim LeHaye suggested reading John about 11 times in his book “How To Study The Bible.” I’m quite tempted to join, and if I do I’ll be sure to post about it.
Hmm…I’m not sure if I would enjoy this one or not. But it is worth a go, I guess. You liked it and I seem to want to read books that you do, so that is a plus for it!
It’s a quick read, Rebecca, and would be especially fun in the Fall. Thanks for the sentence about liking what I like to read.
Wow, this one sounds really gripping, and it doesn’t hurt that it has a great cover and title. Another one for my library list.
The cover art caught my eye, at first, too!