Reviewed by Kelly on
I love when a book surprises you, as The Haunting of Sunshine Girl did. I expected a mild paranormal, but what I ended up with was a quite creepy storyline that freaked me out on quite a few occasions. I hadn't heard of the YouTube phenomenon surrounding this book, nor have I seen the online clips but in no way did it hamper my reading experience and I really enjoyed it. Sunshine is adopted, just turned sixteen and moving across the country to what is essentially a haunted house. Imagine waking up in the middle of the night to the sound of footsteps skipping across the floor upstairs, a child's eerie laughter while she moves around your possessions. And she isn't the only spirit trapped within the house.
The storyline is wonderfully written and kept me absolutely enthralled. The Haunting of Sunshine Girl won't keep you awake at night, but the hair on your arms will definitely be standing on end. My only complaint is the explanations throughout is presented in big blocks, not allowing the reader to fully absorb the information. But those are few and far between.
I liked Sunshine, even if I couldn't relate to her. She's quirky and unconventionally cool. Nolan is a kindred spirit, he and Sunshine have a beautiful friendship and rapport, but it often leads Sunshine to wonder why Nolan is going out of his way to help when no one else seems to believe her.
It was impossible to put down. Deliciously creepy and enthralling, I'm looking forward to seeing where the series leads. Recommended for fans of Anna Dressed in Blood or those looking for a mild horror while still maintaining their sanity.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 28 March, 2015: Finished reading
- 28 March, 2015: Reviewed