The Dead Girls of Hysteria Hall (udgave 2015)

A fast, fun read that isn't scary or creepy despite being set in an abandoned insane asylum. ( )

The Dead Girls of Hysteria Hall was so good I had trouble putting it down. It's a fast paced, eerily creepy story about a 16 year old named Delia who inherits her great aunt Cordelia's house. Only it's not just a house, it was an asylum for troubled women that earned the nickname of Hysteria Hall. Oh, and it's a tad bit haunted. It doesn't take long for her to figure out that something isn't right, and that this 'something' has no intention of letting her leave.

The book spans the length of 4 years. During that time Delia learns more about the asylums history and after some unfortunate events involving her family (her little sister Janie in particular) she becomes determined to put an end to the evil that has kept numerous ghosts trapped for the last century.

By no means was this a terrifying read but it is a YA book so I didn't expect it to be super scary. It actually had a bit of an American Horror Story feel to it which I liked.
I'd say this is definitely worth reading if you're a fan of ghost stories and haunted asylums.

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I loved Katie Alender’s Bad Girls Don’t Die series. I was ecstatic to find out she had written another horror ghost story. Miss Alender did not disappoint me with the Dead Girls of Hysteria Hall.

This was a book I didn’t want to put down. I would have read it all in one sitting too had it not been for real life getting in they way.

I loved all the characters and felt they were well written. Florence was my favorite character though for some reason.

The story line was well written. Plus, I love horror stories where an old house is involved.

Yes, some of the plot twists are predictable, and there were times I had some unanswered questions, but I still loved the book.

I would definitely recommend this book. I’m hoping Miss Alender will write another horror ghost story soon. She’s definitely one of my favorite authors. ( )

The Dead Girls of Hysteria Hall was definitely refreshing after reading Asylum and attempting to begin Sanctum. There's a great blend of creepiness and suspense, as well as teenage angst and sadness. I didn't guess the "twist" or the ending, which always excites me. This is a book that I would definitely read again and would like to have in my home library. I can't wait to read more from Katie Alender. ( )

Pretty creepy, quick read...very enjoyable. If you enjoyed Asylum by Madeleine Roux, you will love this book! ( )