Title: The Frightful Tales of Louis & Lovely
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Author: Noelle Strommen
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Publisher: Fedowar Press, LLC
Date Published: October 30, 2023
Pages: 168
Genres: Fiction, Horror, Middle Grade, Mystery, Paranormal
Obtained: Free
Format: Ebook
Synopsis:
Louis and Lovely just moved into their new house. When they find a mysterious treehouse nearby with a new book waiting for them inside, they are unprepared for what awaits them. The brother and sister open the sinister book and discover a series of spine-chilling adventures within its pages. As they delve into the Frightful Tales, they unwittingly awaken a dangerous reality they must navigate. With each twisted story, Louis and Lovely are forced to confront their fears and unravel the mysteries surrounding the book, their new town, and their family. If they want to restore the world around them and keep their family safe, they must survive the dark twists and turns of all six stories within the Frightful Tales.
My Review:
I got this book for free, in exchange for my honest opinion via BookSirens.
I’m a huge fan of R.L. Stine growing up with his books. So when I saw this, I knew I had to pick it up. If you also enjoy his books, enjoy campfire stories or urban legends, then this book is for you, no matter your age.
Our story begins with a group of teenagers in a treehouse none of them has noticed before, and messing around with a scary story book called, “The Frightful Tales.” Flash forward to meeting Louis and Lovely, a cute sibling duo, as the move into Woodhaven and are immediately drawn into the creepiness.
This book is definitely aimed at the older middle grade spectrum, as one of the stories include domestic abuse. My favourite story in the book, had to be “Mr. Richards.” It was a little on the dark side (the domestic abuse comes into play in this one), but definitely held my attention and was on the spookier side. “Stanley,” was okay.
I enjoyed how the author intertwined characters and plot making it a book within a book. Making it difficult for you as the reader, and our main characters unsure of what was and wasn’t real. It held the perfect atmosphere for a spooky urban legend aspect.
I knew the book would end on a cliffhanger, I just didn’t think it would be as abrupt as it was. The story was going at a great pace, then all of a sudden it ended. I need to know what the next story is. I need to know if they finish the book As much as the cliffhanger bugged me, I thought it was brilliant. What better to make sure readers pick up the next book.
My Rating:
Fiction Lux 
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