Shantallow
by Cara Martin
Synopsis:
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Tanvi isn’t the girl of Misha’s dreams; she’s the girl from his nightmares. She has appeared in his chilling dreams before he even meets her; when he does meet her, he falls for her.
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Their relationship turns stormy, bordering on abusive, and takes a dramatic turn when they are held captive by a group hoping to extract money from Tanvi’s wealthy family.
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But there is something more sinister at work, and the kidnappers and their victims find themselves struggling for survival as a supernatural force from Misha’s nightmares makes itself known in the real world.
Price: $15.95
Ages: 14+
Publication Date: May 26, 2019
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ISBN: 9781770865525
Format: Trade Paperback
Size: 5.375" x 8"
Subjects:
YAF045000 YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Paranormal, Occult & Supernatural
YAF062000 YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Thrillers & Suspense
YAF058170 YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Social Themes / Physical & Emotional Abuse
Shortlisted, 2020 Ottawa Book Award
Longlisted, 2020 Sunburst Award for Excellence in Canadian Literature of the Fantastic
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Reviews
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“From the opening sentence, the author piles on the dread and scares as she deconstructs Misha and Tanvi’s mostly toxic relationship with a sharp taste for emotional complexity. Employing rich language, she depicts adolescent turmoil via ominous imagery but never loses sight of the hopeful possibility of change ... Gut-wrenching on various levels.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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“Serious, literary, and very scary, this novel is a slow burn, taking half the book to establish character before turning to satisfying and smart horror. A good pick for thoughtful horror readers.”
— Booklist
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“Cara Martin has created a beautifully haunting rendition of the classic haunted house tale that feels true to the genre but offers a new twist.”
— Canadian Review of Materials, ****
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“With sparing prose, inclusive cast, and difficult themes, Cara Martin’s Shantallow is crackling YA. It addresses themes of revenge porn, abuse, drugs and sex, but at its heart is a message all young people should hear: there’s life after transgression and while it may not include forgiveness, personal amends can be made, behaviour changed, and community rediscovered.”
— Ottawa Book Award jury citation