The Mary Shelley Club
The Mary Shelley Club
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021
Book Brief
Beta468
Novel • Fiction
New York City • Contemporary
2021
YA
14-18 years
HL730L
Super Short Summary
The Mary Shelley Club by Goldy Moldavsky follows a student who joins a secret club that orchestrates fear-inducing pranks. The group, inspired by horror literature, faces unforeseen consequences when their activities spiral out of control, revealing the complexities of fear, identity, and survival. The story explores themes of power dynamics and the psychological impact of fear.
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Dark
Unnerving
Gritty
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Goldy Moldavsky’s The Mary Shelley Club delivers suspenseful thrills with a clever plot and strong character development. The novel’s homage to classic horror is commendable. However, some readers find the pacing uneven and the story predictable at times. Overall, it captivates with its eerie atmosphere and engaging twists.
Who Should Read The Mary Shelley Club?
A reader who enjoys The Mary Shelley Club by Goldy Moldavsky likely relishes suspenseful thrillers with a dark, academic setting. Fans of One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus and A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson would appreciate its blend of mystery, high school drama, and horror elements.
16,333 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
468
Novel • Fiction
New York City • Contemporary
2021
YA
14-18 years
HL730L
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