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The Mary Shelley Club

Goldy Moldavsky
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The Mary Shelley Club

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021

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Goldy Moldavsky

The Mary Shelley Club

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

468

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL730L

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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

4.1

16,333 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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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 this

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.

4.1

16,333 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

468

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL730L

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