The Suffering
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Rin Chupeco
"Teens will savor the vivid portrayal of ghost exorcism as well as the action-packed adventure, romance, and drama of this tale... An exciting, unforgettable drama that echoes Stephen King infused with Japanese culture" — School Library JournalThe breathtaking and haunting companion to The Girl from the Well, from the highly acclaimed author of the Bone Witch trilogyThe darkness will find you. Seventeen-year-old Tark knows what it is to be powerless. But Okiku changed that. A restless spirit who ended life as a victim and started death as an avenger, she's groomed Tark to destroy the wicked. But when darkness pulls them deep into Aokigahara, known as Japan's suicide forest, Okiku's justice becomes blurred, and Tark is the one who will pay the price...Suspenseful and creepy, The Suffering is perfect for readers looking forSpooky books for young adultsJapanese occult and horror novelsGhost story books for teensEast Asian folklorePraise for The Girl from the Well"There's a superior creep factor that is pervasive in every lyrical word of Chupeco's debut, and it's perfect for teens who enjoy traditional horror movies...the story is solidly scary and well worth the read." — Booklist"Chupeco makes a powerful debut with this unsettling ghost story...told in a marvelously disjointed fashion from Okiku's numbers-obsessed point of view, this story unfolds with creepy imagery and an intimate appreciation for Japanese horror, myth, and legend." — Publishers Weekly STARRED review"It hit all the right horror notes with me, and I absolutely recommend it to fans looking for a good scare. " — The Book Smugglers
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Author
Rin Chupeco
Pages
320
Publisher
Sourcebooks, Inc.
Published Date
2015-09-08
ISBN
1402292228 9781402292224
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"⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 stars I really enjoyed the first book from this series “The Girl from the Well” and was very excited to read this book. I will say I still love how Rin Chupeco writes, I think it’s very lyrical and beautiful, and usually starts with action. The first scene was amazing but after that and in the rest of the first half, for me, it was very forgettable. I did enjoy the second half much, much more. At first I didn’t enjoy that Okiku was talking, just because I was so used to her not talking in the first book, and her talking threw me for a loop. I also didn’t like the romance in it. I personally thought it was weird and it was teetering on romantic interest and best friend to where you can guess it but it’s not explicitly spoken on. The action scenes were so fun in both the beginning and the end, although the beginning portion of the book didn’t tie in the best to me. It seemed like something that happened and we’re moving on which is fine…. Overall I liked the first book more, but I did really enjoy the second half of the book! I would still recommend that you read it if you’ve read the first one (:"
Fefe Luna (she/they)
"Third time through and I'm still loving it."
Katherine R
"It’s honestly one of my favorite series. It’s a nice and simple read with some good Japanese horror involving spirits and demons!! It also has cool rituals and the story is just great overall. Gets you really into it "
Alenka Rivas
