It started slow and it took a few chapters for me to really get into. When I did get into it though I mostly didn’t put it down until I finished.

Wow, I was super impressed with this storyline. I found myself trying to just read, read, read because I needed to know what would happen next. Now it took me some time to get over how her thoughts were so loud, yet, I can understand how people who suffer from OCD and anxiety disorders can feel. Feeling about themselves and those around them is hard. I think the authors did a great job with how they handled mental illness, the things that people who suffer go through, and what they have to deal with daily, especially with those that bully others.
A new start is sometimes all that we need. Cora is not happy about moving; she is leaving her best friend and her house. When she meets someone who might understand her situation better, Cora is all for being friends. Yet, Emily may have other intentions and not for good. We see how Cora has to navigate what is real and what is not.
Overall, the story's pace was great, and I loved how we got to see how Cora handled everything. She is a lot stronger than she gives herself credit for. I plan to read more by these authors as I like their writing styles.

Emily's List
by Sean Platt and David W. Wright

Thank you, NetGalley and Sterling & Stone for the copy of Emily’s list.
This book should be in jr. high and high school libraries. It explains how very difficult bullying is to someone with mental problems, as well as a lost of a parent. The book was quite good .

Moving to a new school is an opportunity for a fresh start. While Cora isn’t convinced it will fix her problems, she can’t help but be hopeful things could at least be better. OCD, anxiety, depression, and grief are just a few of the challenges Cora has faced. When her new school turns out to be full of bullies it all becomes too much. That is, until Cora meets Emily. Someone who actually understands how she feels.
Inner dialogue helps the reader understand how Cora’s mental illness affects her ability to navigate the world while also showing just how devastating the cruelty of others can be. I was hooked from the beginning. I felt the story flowed beautifully with mystery and suspense. Unfortunately I felt like the ending was wrapped a little too tightly. I was left needing to know more about a few of the characters and what came next..

I really loved the book. Like the main character Cora, I also suffer from OCD but it never got that bad. I love the friendships and all the twists and turns in the book.

Emily’s List by Sean Platt and David W. Wright is a must read for every high school student! The tragic lives of student who get bullied and shunned is laid bare for all to see. The tale twists and turns, keeping you glued to the plot, thirsty for the next chapter. The characters are so well developed you are totally invested. A must read for all, those who fit in and are popular in high school and especially for those who don’t. This story will touch all of you.

Seriously LOVED this book! I loved that Cora seemed to be bullied for her differences, but it turned out to be outside of her control. I did not see the ending coming at all and loved the crazy twist at the end!
Cora is all of us. The normal, awkward, slightly off, embarrassed teen trying to find her place in the world. I was Cora in grade school/ high school! This story shows that it’s possible for things to turn out just fine, despite the terrifying twist!
Great book, great story, and fabulous characters. I’d love to see more from this writing group!

Shortly after her father's death Cora has recently moved to a new town with her mother, ready for a fresh start. But soon after starting school, the bullying starts. She suffers from OCD and depression and starts to feel she is going into a downward spiral like she did before in her old town. Then she meets Emily, another lost, depressed soul who she bonds with quickly. Then one day Emily gives Cora her journal that contains a list of those who have wronged her. Cora fears that Emily intends on taking revenge on everyone on her list, including those that Cora knows.

First things first, I wish this was categorized as the YA novel that it is. I have read some that I have loved before and it wouldn't have swayed me, but it would of helped me go into this with a different mindset. It's really hard to rate this seeing as it isn't my usual type of book. So trying to think back to teenage me, I would have definitely liked it more than I do now. It was a little creepy at times and also heartbreaking with the extreme bullying. I did love how the author managed to work the protagonist's OCD into this in such a sympathizing way while subtly explaining how it's like for someone who suffers with it. I was interested in this the entire time, but just felt this would be better suited for a younger reader. That being said, I would of rated this two stars but feel it's not really fair to the author because it still was a good book, just not for me. So I will give this one three stars since it was a good story that managed to bring out real world issues that need to be discussed.

Thank you to Netgalley and Sterling and Stone for this ARC.

Geez I'm not sure how i feel about this book?! it was a good but but in some ways the young adult type of book showed through?! I guess that's the best way to explain it?! The book had light suspense, intrigue, drama, and some awful bullying! The storyline was very interesting and flowed nicely! The only thing it did feel young adult to me, that's the only part I didn't really care for! Its still worth reading and I would recommend it! I did overall enjoy reading this book! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

I thoroughly enjoyed this read, and it gave me vibes from the Horror Movie, Friend Request (2016). I wonder if these authors used that movie as a basis for this novel.

This is my first NetGalley review so I’m excited to dive in. This book kept me on my toes! Each chapter was action packed, and I lost sleep because I couldn’t put it down. I haven’t read many E-books as I tend to get distracted with them, however I had no engagement issues with this book.

The main character, Cora, was very down to earth and relatable. As someone who also struggles with mental illness and bullying, I found a friend within Cora.

Also, I loved the internal monologue that was incorporated in the novel. It really helped me understand Cora as a three dimensional character.

This story also had you guessing which is always fun. I like to see if I can figure out a plot line before the big reveal, and this story doesn’t disappoint.

I likely recommend this one to really any reader as I believe anyone can glean something from Emily’s List.

Thankful I was able to read and discover this one.

A compelling story about vengeance and the consequences that come with it. Cora moves to a new town and trouble that usually follows her have come back to haunt her. She meets Emily and they make a plan to get revenge on her tormentors. A suspenseful story with an alluring plot and characters. A fast paced story and it’s a page turner.

Disclaimer: Thank you to NetGalley and Sterling & Stone for this review copy, I received this review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I didn’t realise this was a YA title but am so glad I kept reading after I knew. This is a terrific book. Not only is the story itself an interesting one - a terrific ghost story - but the way this book openly addresses mental health issues including living with OCD and self harm is truly refreshing, It addresses them honestly and without melodrama, an approach which will surely reduce the stigma attached to such conditions. Psychosocial disability and neurodiversity need this kind of respectful, open treatment in modern media if people who experience it are to have any hope of feeling normal, understood and accepted. Well done to the authors on this book which is so much more than a ghost story.

Thank you NetGalley, Sterling & Stone and of course Sean Platt and David W Wright for letting me read “Emily’s List” in exchange for an honest review.
⚠️ triggers: self harming, depression, mental illness, bullying, eating disorders, death of family member, suicide⚠️

This is a gem!

Sometimes you just know it right away. You have THAT book, that sucks you in right from the beginning. The kind of writing that makes you want to read more and more. Characters that you can relate to. A book that leaves you raw, because you can relate too much.

I got all of the above with “Emily’s List”
The book focus on Cora and her new friend Emily.
Cora moves to Washington state after the death of her father. They need a new start, especially Cora. Cora is a high schooler with all kinds of mental illnesses, OCD, depression, self harming…she has been hospitalised recently. She has been badly bullied before.

Unfortunately the pattern is repeating itself. She can’t seem to make new friends, until she meets home schooled Emily. Or does she?

Cora broke my heart right away. I felt for the girl. Her internal dialogue was familiar to me, the constant self doubt. I really felt for her, especially because of the bullying, I went through that myself. I understand the thought of wanting revenge, of lashing out for all the hurt you received. She is suffering from extreme OCD, a lot of tics. These were unfamiliar to me personal. When reading the books, I wanted to scream many times, please please don’t react this way, you’ll be a target. It’s like she was subconsciously provoking it. But what does the way she dresses really matter. I wanted to shake the bullies. It’s the typical behaviour I experienced myself.

I think the authors reflected her thoughts very well, the internal struggle she had.
This had a touch of mystery, a touch of paranormal. What is really and what is in Cora’s head? The whole Lilith route was strange. Maybe I expected something different, more realistic. But books can surprise you, ho a total different route and you still like them.

While I loved Cora, she is very young. Maybe I am too old, but I prefer a bit more older. Characters as I can relate better to them. But that’s just a minor thing and my personal preference.

Thank you NetGalley and Sterling & Stone for the copy of Emily’s list. I’m not sure this was a mystery/thriller, but maybe it defies genre. I loved the themes of self awareness and acceptance and the truth that most people are going through their own personal hell, even if it isn’t apparent on the surface. Cora is so well-written I really felt for her and what she was going through. I was captivated by this book as soon as I started reading and was happy to find that it kept getting more and more compelling. I will be looking out for more books by this team because it is rare to find a book with amazing writing, characters and a story I can’t put down!

All Cora wants is a new start. But how do you start over when you’re still you? After the tragic loss of her horror writer father, Cora is starting over in a new town, at a new school where nobody knows her.Nobody knows about her OCD tics. Nobody knows about her time spent in a mental hospital. And nobody knows that she may be seeing her father’s ghost. But her new start is shattered when the OCD tics she tries to keep secret come out in class. She soon finds herself a target of bullies again.New town, same loneliness and shame. And she’s afraid to turn to her overworked mother who is already worried about her sanity.Then she meets Emily.The abused homeschooled girl has her own problems, but she’s the only person that gets Cora.Also, Emily has a list.A list of people who have hurt her.A list of people that include Cora’s bullies.And now Emily wants Cora’s help in getting revenge.Can Cora find a normal life by striking back at her tormentors? Or is she being lured into a darkness that will consume the sanity she’s desperately clinging to?
Read in one sitting totally gripping and really enjoyed this book totally recommend
Thank You NetGalley and Sterling & Stone
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A quick read with really good flow. The book does a good job telling a story for the perspective of someone suffering from mental illness. The main character suffers from OCD and hallucinations (or are they?). After losing her father and dealing with bullying she moves to small town for a fresh start. Only there are still bullies and she is struggling. She meets a new friend who has similar experiences and they team up for some revenge. It’s a mystery till the end with what’s real or what’s not. Can best be described as a darker/ paranormal 13 reasons. The only thing that would have made me like it more was if the ending scene was longer or even more dramatic. It just seemed to happy or maybe I am just to jaded.