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Darkly
Marisha Pessl

I could not put this book down. Darkly is a YA mystery thriller that brings just the right mix of creepy intrigue without too much horror, which is exactly what I needed to still be able to go to sleep at night. The story follows a group of 17-year-old interns who win a chance to intern with the legendary board game creator Louisiana Veda, famous for her eerie but captivating games. Arcadia “Dia�� Gannon, the main character, is quiet, book-smart, and kind of “grandmotherly.��

The interns are flown to a foggy, abandoned island outside London, where Veda’s old game factory is. The suspense builds as they dig into the mystery surrounding a stolen game that resurfaced and apparently led to a teenage boy's disappearance. The descriptions were well done and the world of Louisiana Veda was very imaginative. I never felt like anything in the book was bland. I really hope there's a sequel, because I want more! I would recommend this for those who love a good creepy mystery.