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"Six girls born on a single day, though they they didn't know it. As the years passed, they became classmates, then friends, then best friends, held together not just by love but by fate."

There was so much I enjoyed about this book! It has great LGBT representation, and the pacing kept things moving right along. The horror elements and the tension building was truly a shining element. The scene where the first missing girl returns home sticks in my mind and continues to haunt me! This book is a great example of what YA horror has the potential to look like.

The volume of characters was a negative aspect for me. 6 teenage girls, their mothers, school friends, and siblings were a lot to keep track of for a relatively short book. I felt like I really only grasped 3 out of the 6 teen girls, and was constantly mixing up the remaining 3. The mother element also felt a little undeveloped? Would've liked a larger 'final scene' of the moms and daughters connecting to fight the evil.

I would highly recommend this book to any readers who also enjoy: American Horror Story, Practical Magic, or Gossip Girl

This is a really great creepy book! It's atmospheric and unique. The pacing is good and I was invested from start to finish. If you enjoy atmospheric creepy stories, I would recommend this! Thank you to Amanda Linsmeier, Random House Children's and NetGalley for allowing me to read a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.

"Six of Sorrow" by Amanda Linsmeier is a delightfully eerie read that kept me hooked from start to finish. Set in the atmospheric town of Sorrow, this book follows six girls, all born on the same day, whose once-tight bond is tested by a series of mysterious events. The main character, Isabeau (Iz), and her friends must uncover the dark secrets of their town to save themselves.

The spooky vibes are on point, and each girl has a distinct personality that adds depth to their friendship. The supernatural elements are woven seamlessly into the plot, creating a suspenseful and engaging story. If you're into tales of friendship, mystery, and a touch of the supernatural, "Six of Sorrow" is a must-read!

Six friends born on the same day, one goes missing and comes back changed – you just know there’s some supernatural stuff going on, and I wanted to know what was up.

These six girls were the best of friends until their thirteenth birthday. Iz isn’t sure what drove a wedge between them, but she’s been abandoned by all the girls except Reuel. After Reuel goes missing the night of their sixteenth birthday, she returns home, but she’s different. Although the docs can’t find a physical cause, she’s very sick and doesn’t remember what happened. And then another girl disappears and returns changed.

I liked how the girls set aside their differences and show up in support for Iz and Reuel the night of the disappearance. When Reuel returns, the six of them have a long overdue talk about what caused their estrangement over the past few years, and then they get to work trying to figure out what’s happening. Turns out, they’re connected by more than just a birthday.

Other than the three main girls, the other girls’ identifies blurred together, and I questioned more than once which was which. I also nearly DNFed this one because the pacing was slow for my taste, but comments from other reviewers made me reconsider. I liked the small town setting in Louisiana, and the story is full of atmosphere with a kind of gothic feel. Pacing really ramps up near the end, and I found myself flipping the pages quicker to see what would happen.

If you don’t mind a slower burn beginning, this is a solid horror story about the bonds of friendship and victims of circumstance and their determination to save themselves. I’m glad I made the decision to keep reading.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This book's got some serious "Yellowjackets" vibes, mixing small-town drama with a creepy supernatural twist. It's all about six girls born on the same day who used to be BFFs until drama split them up, but now they're forced back together when one of them goes missing and comes back... different. The story ramps up the tension as the girls try to figure out what's coming for them before it's too late. It's a solid pick if you're into YA thrillers with a dash of the unexplained and a side of friendship drama.

Six of Sorrows is a creepy, dark YA fantasy that introduces you to six 16-year-old girls, who were all born on the same day. It's full of mystery and found family, the power of friendship with a bit of magic and occult intrigue and great LQBTQ+ rep.

"Six girls born on a single day, though they they didn't know it. As the years passed, they became classmates, then friends, then best friends, held together not just by love but by fate."

The book takes place on an island called Sorrow. Just a short ferry ride away from New Orleans, the island lore is that a powerful Witch named Sorrow was the first to live on the island, hundreds of years ago.

The author does a great job setting up the creepy, Gothic atmosphere. I was thoroughly unsettled at times, in a fun way.

Due to a miscommunication when they're 13, the friend group splits. However, the day after they turn 16, one of them goes missing. The group re-knits in search of their missing friend, only to discover there's a lot more at play and all of their lives are at risk.

The plot is quite good, interesting with some twists and turns. The pacing is also good. Aside from the end I would say it's on the faster end of medium. The end is fast. The book is a quick read, enjoyable read.

The prose is good. There were some passages that I loved the writing, but then others that I disliked it. One I didn't like was super choppy and pulled me out of the story. There's a bit of beautiful poetry in Six of Sorrow.

The characters are really good, but I wouldn't quite say great. There's a lot of characters and the book isn't very long (336pgs). It isn't confusing, but I would've loved for them to be more dimensional and more background. I would've loved more info on the mom's, I feel like I don't know any of them. Outside of 2 of the mom's, I'm still not sure which mom is which (not that it matters for the plot).

The cast is diverse, and I love that.

I love that it looks at serious topics like sorrow, sexuality, broken friendships, family struggles, alcoholism, and the strife that can occur between parent and child.

Overall, it was an eerily fun, quick read. It's kind of like if American Horror Story was toned way down to be YA, meets Practical Magic and a bit of Gossip Girl.

Thank you to @Netgalley and @randomhousekids for the eARC of this book. This is my unbiased review.

“Six of Sorrow" by Amanda Linsmeier, is a story about Isabeau and her five best friends who share a birthday. Their friendship had fractured, leaving Iz with only Reuel. On their sixteenth birthday, Reuel disappears and returns two days later, sick and with no memory of what happened. This event reunites the friends as they investigate the mystery. Another disappearance leads them to suspect a sinister connection to their shared birthday.

The book explores the complexities of friendship amid suspense and supernatural elements. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is filled with twists and turns. Amanda Linsmeier creates a gripping atmosphere that keeps readers engaged until the end. "Six of Sorrow" is a notable read for fans of mystery and supernatural fiction.

I am fully embracing Summer-ween and getting into my spooky era! This book was a perfect fit, with spells, witches, and curses. I enjoyed the legends about the town and the sisterhood among the six girls as they tried to figure out what was happening before someone wound up dead.

This is a quick read and I found it easy to fall into. I liked the characters and kept engaged through the end. As summer winds down, check this paranormal mystery out!

I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. All opinions are my own. Thank you to Delacorte Press and NetGalley for the copy.

Love the concept but the execution was lacking for me. The storyline was flat and the characters weren't well developed. They could have all been the same character they just wore different clothes that's how undeveloped they were. The romance felt like an afterthought and the ending felt rushed. It felt like the author wasn't sure how to connect the clues that were scattered throughout the book.

Thank you to Delacorte Press/Random House Childrens and NetGalley for the arc.

Very fun, unsettling, and interesting. Such a quick read, loved all the characters, and the flow. Really enjoyed the relationships & interactions of the group of girls. Would make a great series or movie!

I sincerely enjoyed this story from the start to the end. The six girls sharing a birthday had a bit of a “My Soul To Take” vibe to it but I thoroughly enjoyed the route the storyline took. I don’t want to add any spoilers for those that haven’t had a chance to grab a copy yet, but this is one that I will be physically adding to my shelves.

It took me a while to get into this book. When I did I found it hard to stay engaged and the writing is not my personal preference. Had a lot of potential and very thankful for the chance to read an ARC of this!

I loved the concept and the atmosphere of this book but the pacing and execution really had it falling flat at times. I'm glad for the opportunity to read this novel and would read more from this author. I saw a lot of promise, I'd just hope there is a little more editing and tighter story telling.

Took me awhile to formulate thoughts on this one. I didn't dislike it necessarily, but I also didn't love it. I felt like there were pieces of the story missing, and the ending seemed a bit rushed. I did, however, enjoy the great atmosphere of dread and unease Linsmeier builds up. And while the main comp for Six of Sorrow is Yellowjackets (which I'll admit I haven't seen), I got some real Jennifer's Body vibes at times.

I liked the small-town creepiness and the mystery of what was happening to Reuel (and later Georgina), but there was something missing for me. The ending standoff felt a little underwhelming personally, but I enjoyed the book for what it was: fun horror and the importance of friendships.

**3.5-stars rounded up **

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Six of Sorrow is a YA Dark Fantasy story from Amanda Linsmeier. This is the first novel that I've read from this author, but I'm excited to get to more.

This story is set in a small town, where six girls, all with the same birthday, have been thick as thieves since they were kids. More recently though, a misunderstanding has caused a fracture in their once tight group. Our main character, Isabeau, who goes mostly by Iz, only has one friend left from the group, her best friend, Reuel, who would never abandon her.

On the night of their 16th-birthday, Iz and Reuel are hanging out at Reuel's house, when Iz has to leave suddenly. When Iz leaves, Reuel is sitting on her front porch. The next morning Reuel is gone. News of Reuel's disappearance shakes the close-knit town and massive search efforts are put in place. This incident brings out the other girls from the friendship group and they begrudgingly begin talking to Iz again.

After all, one of their own is missing. It's time to put petty differences aside in order to find her.

Three days later, Reuel reappears. She's unable to express where she has been, or what has happened to her since she's been gone, but it's clear something is off. She's in rough shape, very sick and it's unclear as to why. The girls are all concerned and this concern ends up bringing them even closer together. Then another one in their group disappears...

We then follow the remaining girls as they try to figure out the mystery of their town and what's happening to them. They end up researching town history and local lore. Soon it becomes clear that they might all have more in common than just their birthdays. They've been connected by something much deeper, and darker, than that since before they were even born. Now they must stop an evil force before it destroys everything they love.

I had a lot of fun with this. Linsmeier quickly drew me into the story with the development of this quirky town. It's apparent that something is special about this group of girls as well. I mean, how can a group of six all have been born on the exact same day in the same small town?

The town was also atmospheric in an unsettling, yet intriguing way. There's a legend of a local witch and other things that just seem a bit peculiar. It's definitely a unique setting that added a lot of substance to the story. There were some interesting occult elements and I loved to see how the author used those to explain everything that was going on. There's even a Book of Shadows!

For me, the star of the show though was the friend group. They had interesting dynamics and I liked watching them band together and work towards a common goal. They had much more power together. Overall, this was a quick, compelling read. I like how the story evolved and played out. It's not perfect, but it's definitely a great time. As mentioned above, I'm looking forward to more from this author.

Thank you to the publisher, Delacorte Press, for providing me with a copy to read and review. If you enjoy a Dark Fantasy story with strong friendship vibes, you should definitely pick this one up!

Sixteen years ago six girls were born on the Day of Sorrow. Six girls who were inseparable until their thirteenth birthday. As the girls face their sixteenth birthday they find their relationships have altered. The girls are no longer the tight knit group they used to be. However, the girls will soon have to team up once again when one of the six, Reuel, vanishes during the night. This happens following a blood ritual offering to the witch Sorrow performed by Reuel and Isabeau at the local cemetery.
Now everything is off kilter, nothing is the same and neither is Reuel when she shows up days later with no explanation of her disappearance. One by one the six girls start to disappear then just as suddenly reappear with no memories of their missing days. The girls need to find out what is happening to them…could there be more to the origin of their birth? Or are the girls linked to the mystery that shrouds the witch Sorrow that their town has celebrated and feared for many years?
Overall rating 4/5
The dynamics between the six girls is the quintessential trope of a teen group. However, I do love that they come together to form a sisterly bond to figure out what is happening to them even though their parents seem blind to the situation….or are they? I wished we got more from Sorrow’s perspective. Maybe a chapter or two at the end would have been a great addition to the story line. A wonderful spooky read without gore or too much violence and strong young female characters that were relatable to a young adult reader.

*Thank you to Amanda Linsmeier, Random House Children's | Delacorte Press, and Netgalley for the ARC copy. I am freely leaving my honest review.

I loved the concept for this book and the cover is gorgeous. However, it fell a bit flat for me. It started off sort of dull and really took awhile to pick up for me. I also would have liked to have known more about the girls back stories. Overall, a decent read!

"Six of Sorrows" is a must-read for fans of paranormal fiction, offering a thrilling journey into a world of witches, curses, and the enduring bonds of friendship (think Practical Magic meets AHS: Coven).

In Sorrow, Louisiana, six female babies are born on May 3rd and find themselves connected by a dark, ancient curse. After a tumultuous event during their shared 13th birthday celebration, and as they transition into high school, the once tight group finds their paths diverging. A mysterious blood ritual ends in yet another tragedy, leading to supernatural occurrences, manifesting nightmares and a stalking malevolent presence in the remaining girls' lives.

The strength of "Six of Sorrows" lies in its atmospheric storytelling and fast-paced plot, which blends elements of witchcraft, friendship dynamics, and the looming threat of an ancient curse, allowing Linsmeier to intertwine themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the complexities of sisterhood amidst the backdrop of a town steeped in supernatural lore. The characters are compelling and multifaceted, grappling with personal struggles and deep-seated resentments, and the exploration of the these themes deepens the narrative.

I particularly appreciated the representation within the narrative, including the exploration of sapphic relationships and the diverse range of characters that includes the town of Sorrow itself.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I was immediately hooked by the premise of this book! Six friends who were born on the same day and the mysteries that lie therewithin. Genius! This story was full of beautiful prose and a tightly executed plot. I was on the edge of my seat trying to figure out the mystery of the disappearance and the ominous threat to this group of girls. I highly recommend this incredible book by a tremendously talented author!