So. Let me just say that this was the first YA book that I’ve read in a loooooooong long time.



A very long time.



And some of my problems with Daughters reminded me why I haven’t picked up a YA book in so long.



I’ve simply outgrown/grown tired of some teen problems, and I think they’re presented here in a way that will most likely be appreciated only by teens (not saying this is bad for a book aimed at teens, just is a heads up since YA seems to be read by a lot of adults).



Like the love triangl

So. Let me just say that this was the first YA book that I’ve read in a loooooooong long time.



A very long time.



And some of my problems with Daughters reminded me why I haven’t picked up a YA book in so long.



I’ve simply outgrown/grown tired of some teen problems, and I think they’re presented here in a way that will most likely be appreciated only by teens (not saying this is bad for a book aimed at teens, just is a heads up since YA seems to be read by a lot of adults).



Like the love triangle.



And I originally had a lot more to say about the love triangle bit, but I feel like it sounded way too harsh and made this review sound more negative than I meant for it to. So I'm gonna cut that bit out.



But yea. Trigger warning for love triangles if you're like me.



So that was my biggest gripe with the book. Freaking love triangles man.



The hardness of a pregnancy on a 14 year old also seemed to be a bit glossed over for me, but the book was probably pressed as it was with the points of view starting to spread out over Abby’s social circle.



But what were the good parts?



I really dig the setting!! I was drawn to this book initially because I wanted to see how a YA book would tackle the Cthulhu Mythos. I also wanted to read a scenario with an old ladies’ club pulling the strings of Arkham society.



And overall, I think it did a good job.

There were some savage and gory moments, which were awesome and what I signed up for.

Then there would be an odd mood whiplash where soon after Abby would be agonizing over what Bryce thought of her. I came to accept that I was just not the target audience for these moments, and I do realize that not all YA books are like this… but I suppose the category has its stereotypes for a reason.

But maybe this is why there aren’t more horror YA books - it’s hard to include the more stereotypical ‘teen’ moments without it clashing with the horrific ones.



Also kudos to the authors for coming up with their own unique monsters rather than just rehashing some of Lovecraft’s more commonly used creations!



Despite some of my annoyances, I fell in love with the characters and I want to see what happens to them next!! I look forward to seeing what’s in store for Abby & friends and her baby.



BUT JUSTICE FOR NATE BAXTER PLEASE!!! HE’S MY FAVORITE CHARACTER AND DESERVES BETTER.