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Our Wicked Histories

Amy Goldsmith

385 Pages
2024

Our Wicked Histories

Delacorte Press

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Prepare yourself for a chilling descent into the heart of secrets, betrayal, and the haunting power of the past in Amy Goldsmith's latest YA horror novel, "Our Wicked Histories." When a desperate invitation arrives for Meg to spend Halloween weekend at the ancestral Irish estate of her estranged friend, Lottie Wren, she sees it as a lifeline to reclaim her place at the prestigious Greyscott's art school. However, the grand Wren Hall harbors more than just faded grandeur and whispered legends. As Meg tries to mend bridges with her former friends, she stumbles into a web of sinister truths, echoing tragedies that refuse to stay buried. Key Themes:

Key Themes

1

The Weight of Secrets

Goldsmith masterfully weaves a tale where unspoken truths fester like wounds, impacting the lives of both the living and the ghosts of the past. Megโ€™s expulsion from Greyscottโ€™s, shrouded in mystery, becomes a tangible barrier between her and her former friends. Meanwhile, the dark history of Wren Hall seeps into the present, suggesting that some secrets are better left undisturbed.

2

The Fragility of Trust

The once unbreakable bond between Meg and her friends has fractured, leaving her desperate to understand the reasons behind their silence. As tensions rise and strange occurrences plague Wren Hall, Meg begins to question everything she thought she knew about her friends, and herself. The idyllic reunion she craved transforms into a desperate fight for survival as the lines between loyalty and betrayal blur.

3

The Power of Place

Wren Hall becomes more than just a backdrop; it's a silent character with its own story to tell. The estate, steeped in Irish folklore and shadowed by tragedy, exudes an unsettling atmosphere that slowly unravels the charactersโ€™ composure. The oppressive weight of its history, combined with the unsettling occurrences within its walls, leaves the reader questioning if the house itself is a malevolent force, shaping the destinies of its inhabitants.

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It is a standalone novel, but fans of Goldsmithโ€™s previous work, like "Those We Drown," will find familiar thematic elements.

While classified as Young Adult fiction, the novel deals with mature themes such as trauma, isolation, and the consequences of dark secrets. Reader discretion is advised for younger audiences.

Goldsmith is known for her chilling and unexpected twists. Expect a resolution that will leave you breathless and pondering the characters' fates long after you turn the final page.

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