Sawkill Girls
Sawkill Girls
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018
Book Brief
Beta447
Novel • Fiction
Sawkill Rock • Contemporary
2018
YA
14-18 years
HL760L
Super Short Summary
Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand follows three young women—Marion, Zoey, and Val—on the island of Sawkill Rock, where girls mysteriously disappear. Each of them grapples with personal challenges and secrets as they uncover a malevolent force haunting their community and confront their entwined destinies.
Mysterious
Dark
Suspenseful
Emotional
Unnerving
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand is hailed for its atmospheric setting and strong female characters, creating a haunting, feminist narrative. The book is praised for its unique blend of horror and fantasy, but some critiques point to pacing issues and a complex plot that can be difficult to follow. Legrand's exploration of themes like empowerment and friendship is a highlight.
Who Should Read Sawkill Girls?
Readers who enjoy Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand are typically drawn to atmospheric, feminist horror with strong female leads and supernatural elements. Fans of The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater or The Diviners by Libba Bray might appreciate its eerie, mysterious narrative and empowered characters.
19,649 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Sawkill Rock • Contemporary
2018
YA
14-18 years
HL760L
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