Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Review: Hysteria by Megan Miranda

Title: Hysteria
Author: Megan Miranda
Published: February 5th 2013
Source: Purchased
Genre: Young Adult Mystery
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Caution: May contain spoilers

Mallory killed her boyfriend, Brian. She can't remember the details of that night but everyone knows it was self-defense, so she isn't charged. But Mallory still feels Brian's presence in her life. Is it all in her head? Or is it something more? In desperate need of a fresh start, Mallory is sent to Monroe, a fancy prep school where no one knows her . . . or anything about her past. But the feeling follows her, as do her secrets. Then, one of her new classmates turns up dead. As suspicion falls on Mallory, she must find a way to remember the details of both deadly nights so she can prove her innocence-to herself and others.

In another riveting tale of life and death, Megan Miranda's masterful storytelling brings readers along for a ride to the edge of sanity and back again.

My Thoughts:

When I first saw the cover I was a little freaked out. Then I read the synopsis and the cover sort of grew on me. It's weird... but there's something thoroughly awesomely creepy about the whole thing. Just like reading the book. It is a mess of confusion, there's no doubt, but it is worth it.

I felt compassion for Mallory from the start. Her family is so distant, and it makes my heart break, especially knowing the struggle Mallory is facing INSIDE her head alone. They force her to go to the prep school, and she's basically alone there, even though she does have people she can talk to. I really liked the way Mallory interacted with her best friend Colleen and with Reid, the boy she knew before she transferred to the school.

She keeps getting these strange feelings that overcome her, weird sensations that take over her mind and body. She doesn't know who to trust, or if she can even trust herself. As you're reading, you sometimes think you know what happened but then you doubt yourself. Especially when you're nearing the end. With all the tricks of the mind that Mallory has had, along with the realities coming to light, you just don't know what to think. The actual end, where we find out the truth, had moments of insanity but I was surprisingly pleased with it.

Reading Hysteria was a ride and a half. Everything that Mallory goes through, real and imagined, is so completely thrilling and scary at the same time. There is so much going on, and not going on, that it keeps you on the edge of your seat. All in all, Megan Miranda can really create a story that is both chilling and pulls you in until you can't get enough.

My Rating:

5 comments:

  1. Hmmm...now I'm kinda wishing I'd bought this for my Kindle when it was on sale awhile ago. I'll have to see if my library has it. I remember wanting to read it before it came out and got rejected for an egalley so kind of lost interest lol. It sounds good!

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    1. Definitely check to see if your library has it. It's worth reading once just for the chills, IMO. :)

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  2. Okay now that I read the synopsis and your review it does sound good but that cover really freaks me out! Maybe if I get the book on the kindle or nook so it is small and black and white it won't bother me so bad.

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    1. Yeah, it does cause one to freak out! It's possible that having the ebook will make a difference there. :)

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