THIS PLACE KILLS ME

Name: THIS PLACE KILLS ME
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.9 (382 reviews)
ISBN: 9781419768

by Kita is trying to adjust to life at Wilberton, an all\u002Dgirls boarding school. Her roommate, Claire, barely acknowledges her, and Abby spends most days trying to ignore the unkind whispers of her classmates. The members of the Wilberton Theater Society stage a successful run of Romeo and Juliet—then the body of Elizabeth Woodward, who played Juliet, is found after a raucous cast party. Rumors run rampant, and Abby’s tragic past seems to be coming back to haunt her as the other girls begin to speculate about her involvement in Elizabeth’s death. Abby gradually builds a tenuous friendship with Claire. Together, can they find out not only the truth but its connection to a dark, shocking secret buried in Wilberton’s history? With its stunning two\u002Dtoned gray and pink illustrations that cue a 1980s setting through images such as a Walkman, phone booth, and clunky desktop computer, this collaboration between Tamaki and Goux isn’t just a clever and heartbreaking mystery but a deeper examination of bullying, homophobia, and belonging. The central puzzle is certain to leave readers breathlessly enthralled, turning pages as quickly as possible to get to the shocking truth behind Elizabeth’s demise. Abby presents Japanese American, and most other characters read white. "

Book Details

Publisher:Dtoned gray and pink illustrations that cue a

Published:1980-01-01

Format:paperback

Language:English

ISBN:9781419768

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

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Our Review

A troubled teen is sent to a remote boarding school where students keep disappearing under mysterious circumstances, forcing her to uncover the institution's dark secrets before she becomes the next victim. This YA thriller masterfully blends supernatural elements with real-world adolescent anxieties, creating a chilling atmosphere that will keep readers turning pages long past bedtime.

What sets this young adult novel apart is its authentic portrayal of teenage isolation and the unsettling way institutional power can mask sinister intentions. The protagonist's journey from skepticism to terror feels genuinely earned, with each revelation building toward a climax that satisfyingly answers the central mystery while leaving room for lingering unease. Readers who enjoy atmospheric horror and complex female leads will find this boarding school narrative both compelling and deeply unsettling.

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