"I wander through these half-forgotten thoughts, into the dreams of those who have never left the island."

rating solely on the story itself, the sacrifice is a beautifully written tale that explores the horrors of a supposedly 'haunted' island—but beyond that, it shows tragic fates induced by human greed and cultural gentrification. the casual queerness and non-binary mc were a refreshing twist to the genre that made me really happy to see. besides the few spelling and grammar mistakes that are common for an arc, i really loved everything about the sacrifice, so much so that i finished it in a day. unfortunately, it's so disheartening to learn that this author is problematic after already finishing. i will not be purchasing chupeco's work in the future.

thank you netgalley and the publisher for this arc!

This is a really solid YA horror book that concentrates on not only the legacy but ongoing violence of white supremacy and privilege. It's great to see the white imperialist-style characters get their comeuppance, though the book is fairly nuanced and engaging with its horror (though it's straightforward with its political and ideological assertions, which is fantastic).

Based on the description, this book should have been right up my alley, but I had to force myself to finish it.
The characters were bland and the story confusing and convoluted. One of the main characters was so inconsistent that it seemed the author kept forgetting who they were writing. The background information for the island contained far too many characters.
I was glad when the book was over. Three stars because I finished it.

Rin Chupeco continues to blow me away as an author and this super creepy, unbelievably chilling tale proves just why!

Rin has a way of writing that sucks me in and keeps me entranced, and this book is no different. I may not be the target audience for their books, but I’m a fan nonetheless. The Sacrifice was everything I hoped it would be. Mystery, thrills, and twists. I cannot wait for this book to be released so I can hold it in my hands. I want more!

Thank you, Sourcebooks Fire, for allowing me to read The Sacrifice early!

Rin Chupeco is a favorite author since their early novels and each year that passes they consolidate themselves a spot as one of the greatest authors of their generation. The Sacrifice is an electrifying horror tale inspired by East-Asian folklore that will ensnare one's attention and never let go.

I was so excited for Rin Chupeco to return to YA horror with The Sacrifice and this did not disappoint! It's a quick, tense read with really engaging characters and told from the POV that creates a really interesting distance from the scares...right up until the switch is flipped and WHEW. This story was a creepy good time!

Generally a good book, kept my attention. The story was great, characters well thought out, and the pacing was good. Overall, I enjoyed the book and would read more by this author!! Thank you so much for the ARC! Rin has a knack for writing good horror books, I have loved every one that they have released.