Basically a 4* (3.75)
The plot twists were absolutely amazing and I wasn't expecting them at all but I find that something was missing in the book thus why the rating isn't higher
It was still highly engaging and I was always looking out to know more and more.

Everyone knows the legend of Fairport Village: twenty-five years ago, a shocking murder closed the place down. This year, the ruins will be bulldozed at last. But tonight, it's not too late to die.

Eden Stafford has to work with the high school friends who abandoned her after a scandal in order to find out who has been killing teens, including their friends, at a dilapidated resort on the eve of it being torn down.

I don't think I'm the target audience for this book, cause although I know the main characters are teens and act teen-ishly, they're all annoying ha. But weren't we all at 16? But for the good, you really feel that the high stakes are real- like everyone is disposable in this book and anyone could be picked off next.

Lots of twists at the end especially, make this a claustrophobic and atmospheric read- as long as you can put up with teenage whining lol

I received a free audiobook copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review.

This is one of the better YA thriller stories I have read in recent years. Great protagonist, who also narrates, and creative cast of characters. With this being a mystery, the author hooks the reader right away with the perfect creepy setting and legendary curse. As the plot unfolds and more students die from this "curse" it is intriguing to see who could have possibly been the culprit. The extensive list of characters is necessary for this mystery genre, but unlike other stories, it is believable and works well. Complete with a creative red herring I enjoyed this mystery and found it a hard to put down page turner. This story also has references to a decades old case which adds credibility to the legend of the curse and explains why this abandoned area is treaded on so lightly.

Recommended: Grades 7 + (some romantic vibes and murder)
Topics: curse, family, friendship, trust, flashbacks

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This book was a solid three ⭐️ YA novel. I listened to this advance copy and I’d like the narration, very good! The Voice actors really brought the characters alive and they were able to bring that youthfulness that this YA mystery/thriller book needed. Solid three ⭐️ book.

Thank you NetGalley for this ALC in exchange for my honest review.

Absolutely amazing, I was on the edge of my seat the entire time it was thrilling AND chilling. For all of my murder-mystery, small town loving readers you have to check it out.

The legend of Fairpoint Village is that anyone who steps foot on the property will die. What does Eden do? Try and help her fellow student Henry film a documentary at said village… Henry ends up dead. Now Eden and her frenemies are being stalked by a ghost picking off people one by one…

This one was not for me. It was okay. Not terrible, but also not great. Just okay.

I really wanted to like it more than I did. I really TRIED to like it. But honestly, it just wasn’t as compelling as I would have hoped. I think the way it was written was just lacking to me. The plot was fine. The characters were okay. But everything just felt so drab. I wanted more out of it.

Honestly, if this wasn’t an ARC, I would have DNFed in the middle of it. But I did stick it out and I did not see the ending coming. So at least there’s that.

The narration was very well done though!

Thank you to NetGalley for this audiobook ARC.

It was a good thriller with a compelling mystery and an amazing plot twist. The story was original and fast paced without feeling too rushed. I loved the characters and the plot. Perfect for people who want a fast paced YA mystery with a compelling mystery and great characters!

This was a mostly engaging ghost murder mystery with good promise. The town had a murder 25 years ago at the since abandoned beach resort. Now it is about to be bulldozed and developed, but legend has it that the ghost haunts the mansion and is after anyone who sets foot on the property. The plot starts out fast and gets the readers hooked, yet the pacing slows considerably here and there and honestly did not keep me engaged a few times. Some of the characters needed a little more development, but I felt that Eden and Caleb, the two main characters, were fine. The conclusion also felt a little rushed, but there were some red herrings that did keep me guessing. 3 stars because this was just okay for me, but I know murder mystery/haunted house lovers will enjoy this one.

⭐️4.5 Stars⭐️
Thank you to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this amazing book! I loved this thriller so much! This story was so creative and really well put together, the narrator did an incredible job and the writing was so well written. I kept craving this story when I wasn’t listening to it and I did not see that ending coming!👀 The only things I would change about this book is the main character, I feel like at times she could be really mean and insensitive to people after she would mention these sad stories of herself being bullied which kinda made it hard to feel sorry for her when she wasn’t exactly the nicest person either in these situations but eventually she did grow towards the end of the book. I loved this story and will definitely be reading more from this author! If you love YA thrillers I genuinely think you need to read this book, it’s now one of my favorite thrillers I’ve read in years! Thank you again to NetGalley for putting me on this amazing book!💕📚

I paused listening to Mayhem to keep listening to this because I was on the edge of my seat! 👏🏼

There are so many incredible YA suspense/thrillers coming out this year. I am happy this came across my feed for a giveaway. When I saw the audiobook on NetGalley, I quickly requested it, & I am DELIGHTED I did.

I love when books make me feel like I am apart of the group & helping solve the mystery. I could not sniff out the twists, every time I thought I had it figured it out, I was WRONG!

Read for…
- An adorable romance subplot
- Great suspense
- Scooby Doo Gang Vibes
- A very lovable FMC
- A small town with LOTS of secrets
- One of my favorite epilogues 👀

A major thank you to the publisher, the author, the narrator, & to NetGalley for the Audio Arc in exchange for my honest review.

Oh, I think I quite liked this one...

"A legend carved of sand and stone, a tale rooted in ruin, a lore built on lies."

Thank you, Netgalley and Tantor Audio, for the ALC of this YA Thriller! This one caught my attention immediately! I didn't know what entirely to expect, to be quite honest, but I really loved the vibes. At one point, I couldn't fully decipher if it was going to be more of a "I Know What You Did Last Summer," "Scream," or "Nightmare" type of story - and I was pleasantly surprised when it leaned more towards "IKWYD" with elements of "Scream." Kudos to Chelsea Ichaso, I really enjoyed your blending of themes that very obviously showed where your inspirations come from. It's a very nice homage to the genre, while adding your own elements of questionable deaths and a possibly supernatural component.

""I don't think curses work like the common cold..."

As for the narrator, they did a great job! I was sat and didn't find myself zoning out at all. I enjoyed her, and wouldn't mind listening again!

"It's real, she's gone. Another victim of the ruins."

I cannot even express how much I loved this one. It was the perfect blend of creepy and cute. I want to read everything by this author. The narration was perfect!

I love YA horror! Not sure why, but lately it is a nice palette cleanser from my psych thrillers.

I was engrossed in the story from the very beginning! I need to know what was going on. Was it a ghost killing students or a person? And why? Eden was a great, relatable, character to follow.
There were quite a few twists along the way.

I thought this audiobook was fast paced. I listened at 1.75x. The narrator was excellent, as usual!

Definitely recommend this book/audiobook!

I read/listen to a wide variety of YA, but this one was a little too YA for me. I think it would appeal to the lower age range of that group. I also wasn't a fan of the narrator, but that's just a personal preference. Even though I wasn't the audience for this novel, it won't prevent me from reading other titles by this author. Thanks for approving me to listen to the audiobook!

I'm a sucker for YA thrillers and this one did not disappoint! It was fairly fast paced so it kept my head in the mystery of it, plus there were quite a few jaw dropping twists.

I love stories centered around small town curses/legends, so I knew going in I was probably going to enjoy We Were Warned. And I was right. Eden wasn’t thrilled about attending the Senior weekend party at the Fairport Village ruins. But the promise of cash for helping Henry investigate/document the cursed locale was too hard to resist. The night goes horribly wrong and Henry ends up dead. It’s ruled a suicide but Eden doesn’t believe that for a second. And then another student ends up dead…also ruled a suicide. Now Eden and some of her former friends must figure out what is going on before they become the next victims. This is a fun/creepy, fast paced story with likable characters (as well as some intentionally not so likable). Jennifer Jill Araya does an excellent job with the narration which made this book a pleasure to listen to. I’d like to thank Tantor Audio and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to an advanced copy of the audio version of Chelsea Ichaso’s We Were Warned.

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Chelsea Ichaso delivers a gripping YA murder mystery in We Were Warned, a story packed with secrets, suspense, and high-stakes twists that keep readers on edge. From the very beginning, the tension is palpable as dark truths begin to unravel, proving that no one is truly safe.

Ichaso expertly weaves a narrative filled with intrigue, making each revelation more shocking than the last. The pacing is tight, ensuring that readers remain engaged, constantly questioning who can be trusted. The novel’s strong character development and atmospheric tension enhance the mystery, making every turn of the page feel like a step deeper into danger.

For fans of YA thrillers, We Were Warned is a must-read. It’s an addictive blend of suspense, secrets, and unexpected twists that will keep you hooked until the final page. If you love fast-paced mysteries where every clue leads to more questions, this book will not disappoint.

This is an absolute page-turner! From the very first chapter, you're pulled into the eerie mystery of Fairport Village, a supposedly cursed resort with a dark past. Eden, the main character, gets caught up in a deadly investigation after a classmate is found dead, and the suspense never lets up. The twists are wild, the setting is super atmospheric, and the characters (especially Eden and Caleb) have great chemistry. If you love a good thriller that keeps you guessing, this one is a must-read! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This was the perfect book to read on a storm day, it set the perfect mood for my read. Eden, a high school senior, grew up included in everything in her town until the day her father embezzled money and abandoned his family making her a social outcast. Things aren't great for her until she helps another student investigate the legend of the town curse and people begin to die. Teaming up with the former friends who have shunned and bullied her, they work together to figure this mystery out. (I'm now realizing my review sounds more like a synopsis of a Scooby Doo episode, but what can you do?) The narrator was wonderful and I very much enjoyed this book. Thank you NetGalley for the advanced listen.

This was a good mystery and kept me guessing but this is very YA and lots of drama with the these teens. I did like the story of this town I love town lore and curses and stuff like that, This would be great for teens that like mystery and thrillers that keep you guess until the end.