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Our teen book club dove into Girl of Lore and WOW this one gave us spooky vibes, small-town secrets, and a main character we couldn’t stop rooting for.

Set in the eerie and oddly charming town of London, Georgia, this story follows Mina Murray a girl who copes with her OCD by sketching all the creepy legends her town is known for. At first, it feels like classic ghost-tour folklore until things get very real. A drained body. A missing classmate. And suddenly, those fake stories don’t feel so fake anymore.

As a group, we loved how Mina’s OCD is portrayed with honesty and care it adds real depth to her character and raises the stakes in such a unique way. Her fear, bravery, and determination felt so real, especially as she’s pulled deeper into the mystery whether she wants to be or not.

The plot kept us guessing, and the mix of supernatural elements with real-life struggles made this feel like more than just a spooky read. It’s about facing your fears both internal and external and figuring out what’s real, what’s myth, and what’s been hiding in plain sight all along.

If your book club loves eerie mysteries, relatable characters, and a little bit of dark magic, this one is SUCH a fun discussion pick.