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Violence
Some
Horror violence as the possession progresses; disturbing events involving the friends
Language
Some
Some strong language in an 80s high school register
Sexual Content
Some
Teen sexual activity in an 80s setting; some mature content
Substance Use
Some
Teen drinking and drug use at parties
Emotional Intensity
A lot
The horror of watching your closest friend become someone who wants to hurt you; the isolation of being the only one who sees what's happening
What this book is about
South Carolina, 1988. Abby Rivers and Gretchen Lang are best friends — have been since fifth grade. After a terrifying night in the woods, Gretchen starts acting wrong: cruel, distant, doing terrible things to their other friends. Abby becomes convinced her best friend is possessed by a demon, and she's going to get her back if it takes every ounce of determination she has. Grady Hendrix's horror novel is a 1980s coming-of-age story wrapped around a possession narrative, funny and terrifying in equal measure — a love letter to female friendship told through the lens of '80s pop culture and genuine evil.
Notes for sensitive readers
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teen horror violence
demonic possession themes
1980s teen party culture including drinking and drugs
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