Weird, unsettling, and almost a perfect gothic read.

This sapphic YA horror will find many readers who absolutely love it. I personally did and can't wait to read more by this author.

A beautifully eerie YA gothic read that immerses you in a world of haunting atmosphere and dark, vivid imagery. The setting is richly drawn, wrapping the reader in a moody, almost dreamlike quality that lingers long after turning the last page.

While the characters and romance could have been more deeply developed, the story still delivers an enjoyable and immersive experience. The gothic elements shine, creating a sense of mystery and unease that keeps the pages turning. If you're looking for a book with a chilling yet enchanting atmosphere, this one is worth diving into!

I own this and intend to read it in the future I'm just clearing this off my board to reduce stress. I will update when I read/review.

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! Spooky and Atmospheric and just a little bit sapphic. I love the seaside mystery ghosty vibes.

I really enjoyed this book! It was full of twists and turns and I kept turning page after page to see what happened next.

I liked this one, I think the characters were great, and I loved Marin's arc. It was also a queer read which I forgot going into it so it was a pleasant surprise. But I just felt it was missing...something. I can't put my finger on it. I liked it, it's a good one for spooky season, but I felt it needed more. I'm not sure, but it was good!

I love Kyrie McCauley's writing and the stories she tells. So I was very excited when she wrote a YA horror book and I was not disappointed. The atmosphere was on point and the characters interesing. There were a few real life things that made me question some logic things and the romance and how fast teens can say I love you to someone. Overall, I highly recommend for this atmostpheric YA horror book.

All the Dead Lie Down is everything you could ever want in a modern gothic. Centered around a mysterious family whose matriarch is a famous horror author and whose past is intimately tangled with a past our heroine knows nothing about, it takes its time revealing its elements without being to heavy a read for anyone who wants a quick and satisfying story about loss, death, secrets, and a saphic love story that hits all the right notes.I thoroughly enjoyed all of it and was very happy the whole way through!

All the Dead Lie Down by Kyrie McCauley is a mesmerizing addition to the horror/fantasy genre that captivates readers from start to finish. The book plunges you into a richly imagined world teeming with mystery, adventure, and a haunting atmosphere that echoes the eerie charm of The Haunting of Bly Manor. McCauley’s skillful prose brings every element of this meticulously crafted universe to life, from the vividly described landscapes to the intricate lore.

The narrative unfolds with a compelling blend of action, suspense, and deep character development. McCauley excels at creating multi-dimensional characters whose personal growth and evolving relationships are central to the story. The plot weaves through moments of chilling mystery and thrilling adventure, making it a gripping read from beginning to end.

Overall, All the Dead Lie Down is a standout novel in its genre. Its rich world-building, engaging storyline, and complex characters make it a must-read for fans of horror and fantasy alike. Kyrie McCauley has crafted a tale that is as intriguing as it is haunting, ensuring that it will leave a lasting impression.

*DNF*

Since originally requesting this book, I have read The Turn of the Screw (which this book is inspired by) and extremely disliked it. Additionally, I’ve realized I hate the creepy child troupe. So with all of this in combination, I read the first few chapters of this and decided it wasn’t for me. If you enjoyed The Turn of the Screw (or The Haunting of Bly Manor as it’s also called) definitely pick this up, however it is just not for me.

Not bad, but kind of slow. I suppose if you're a fan of Bly Manor, I can see one liking it. But reading it, it was a bit too slow, and once there was the big reveal it kind of didn't feel so exciting anymore.

All the Dead Lie Down by Kyrie McCauley was hauntingly beautiful and I was truly thankful to have gotten to read this before most people! I would like to purchase this one for my physical library!

This book had moments where it reminded me of Bly Manor. I loved Bly Manor so that’s a good thing. I enjoyed this book; it had a lot of suspense and I did not guess the twist or ending at all. I felt like some of the parts of the story were tied up very quickly and neatly with little explanation. Alice’s death and the mention of the strokes being one of them. Also, did the dog live?? The whole thing with Cordelia was an interesting twist to the story, but I almost wish it was a bigger plot point because that was so interesting. I like how Theia also has the powers and they’re teaching her how to control them at the end. I also would’ve loved more of a fight scene with mom and dad. Overall, I enjoyed the story. It kept me interested and wanting to keep reading. Just some minor adjustments from a very picky reader.

Marin Blythe is invited to be the nanny to famous author Alice Lovelace's two younger children, Wren and Thea. Marin accepts having just gone through the tragic loss of her mother and having nothing to her name. When she arrives at the Lovelace estate Thea is excited to see her, but Wren begins acting out. Weird things start occuring, like birds trapped in closets and mysterious noises at night. Eventually, Evie Hallowell returns home from school, Alice's eldest daughter who is Marin's age. The two girls click and Marin agrees to help Evie with school, since she dropped out, as well as watch the two young girls. But, Alice is becoming erratic and strange creatures keep showing up. What is going on and why does it seem like Alice's horror novels are coming to life?

A sapphic reimagining of The Turn of the Screw, yes please! And boy did this book deliver on the ominous, growing fear that the classic novel was so good at. From the moment Marin arrives in her threadbare clothes and Wren is standoffish you know something is wrong and Marin has nowhere to escape to if something bad happens. And, as Marin navigates the grief of her mother's death, she must also help the children as they grieve the death of their father that happened not too long ago. This book deals heavily in grief and the need to confront your emotions and the pain of loss. Bottling grief, in this case, quite literally causes chaos and terror.

Marin and Evie were so cautious with each other, knowing their pain, knowing the power imbalance, knowing that something is wrong with Alice, and then finding out the truth of Marin's mother. They navigate from distrust, to friendship, to understanding and the love builds so naturally between them. Both care deeply for the other and have already faced such terrors for their age. It was also nice to see the character growth of Marin as she needed to work through some of her own fears and anxieties in order to protect those she cares about.

The premise of the story was interesting and I actually liked the vagueness of Evie's gift and family inheritance. It was dark, creepy, and at times too terrifying to trust that these young women could survive. This book also talks about culpability and choices. What would you do with the power to revive those you love from death? Even if they come back wrong, if they do not want to return, if it means having only part of them? It is such a hard question, because you never know until that choice is laid before you. Initially you would want them back, but you would need to truly grasp what that would mean for the person not returning whole. And is it really them? Or just a facsimile?

This book is about confronting death, both emotionally and physically, It is about accepting death, all the hard parts of it, of saying goodbye, of grieving fully. Marin continuously remembers the last moments of her mother's life and her mother simply asking her to "let go." It is the exact thing that both these young women must do in order to truly live.

Also, I will always read a book where the house itself feels like a character. Where the corridors and hallways, the rooms and the basement, feel like they are breathing as the characters move through them. Traverse the caverns hidden underneath, smell the salt of the sea in the wood. This estate was like all great gothic estates, it bled atmosphere and apprehension. It fed Marin's fear, it built up Evie's sadness, it encouraged Wren's behaviour, and it weighed heavily on Alice (all the memories and moments within the house punishing and pulverizing her as she desperately missed her husband). And the greenhouse with Evie's obsession with flowers, the bizarre flowers she cares for, reflecting the nature of the house and grounds around them.

Is this the best title ever, or is it just me?

The Haunting of Bly Manor meets House of Salt and Sorrows are the comps used in the book's synopsis and they could not be more apt.

I do love a creepy gothic horror and this book had me from the very beginning. This novel was atmospheric with twists and turns throughout and had me wanting more with each end of a chapter. The character development was well executed and you can feel intense unsettling in the writing. Chilling and suspenseful I would recommend this book!

I want to thank NetGalley, Kyrie McCauley and HarperCollins Children's Books, Katherine Tegen Books for the e-ARC of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are honest, my own and left voluntarily.

I was drawn to this book because sapphic horror is my kind of horror, but this was difficult to get into and stay invested in. Didn't end up being a book for me.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this review copy in exchange for an honest opinion. Review has been posted on Amazon.

I absolutely loved this novel. It had me sucked in from the mention of Bly Manor and my first look at the haunting cover. This was exactly my blend of gothic horror and high stakes thriller. And in my opinion, a thoughtful exploration of grief and how it can twist our daily lives into a caricature of what we once knew.

I'd recommend this book to anyone who likes a bit of horror to go with their mystery.

I truly need to read more of the book summary when I am requesting. I thought that I was going to read ya fantasy read. Nope, this was a horror book that I wasn't a fan of. If you love reading horror, then this book is for you.