Review Detail

What a creepy suspenseful book this was. This book starts off strong and ends strong. Each chapter had me hooked on what was going to happen next and how it all was going to unravel. This was told in a couple of different parts but all blended well together. I really enjoyed the dark tone behind this book and the descriptions of each scene. While this book is suitable for teenagers, it has a maturity behind it with the details throughout the whole story. I was definitely intrigued with the setting and how the curse worked.

The characters supported the story well but in this situation, the storytelling was better. Riley and Maddie were solid characters but sometimes it was hard to tell their voices apart. However, I enjoyed their progression and past. I'm glad the romance wasn't a big focus in this book because it felt like it was just there. It focused more on their friendship and the blossoming of it. I do think this book would have been better without the romance at all - sometimes it's just not needed.

Overall, Dead Girls Don't Dream by Nino Cipri was a solid horror story. I really enjoyed the imagery and the darkness this story told. The scenes held my interest and the plot of the story kept me wanting more. Riley and Maddie were solid main characters to follow but the storytelling is what took over for this one. I'm glad there wasn't a heavy focus on the romance presented but I do wish it was omitted altogether. I recommend this book for those who enjoy horror stories about curses and dark creatures that lurk in the woods.

Audio Review
I really enjoyed this audiobook. I thought the narrator did a great job telling this story and really enhancing the creepiness of this book. Sometimes it could be a little difficult to tell the difference between Maddie and Riley but overall, I would definitely recommend this book in the audio format.