Little Creeping Things is a well written YA thriller. So, it has all the elements of a YA book; from teen romance, a cast of troubled teenagers, a high school drama, and a nice mystery.
When she was a child, Cassidy Pratt accidentally started a fire that killed her friend. Now In high school, she is tormented by her bullies. One of her bullies, Melody goes missing and things start getting muddled. Cassidy thinks she may have information about what happened but then she gets a chilling threat. Now it’s up to Cassidy to figure out what’s really going on before the truth behind Melody’s disappearance sets the whole town ablaze.
I found this book to be a solid, enjoyable thriller. The story starts off well, the YA elements overshadow the mystery parts in the middle and it manages to end strongly. So more than a mystery thriller, it reads like a YA book with thriller elements.
Cass is not the most likable character, mainly due to her antics. But the book takes a lot of time to build Cassidy's character and her relationships with the other characters, to an extent that even the mystery takes a back seat. There were few genuine suspects and there was very little in terms of criminal investigation or crime-solving. So, the identity of the killer was not so hard to guess but his motivations remained unclear and rather convenient plot-wise. So the characters could have been developed better so as to understand their motivations. However, the story has several unexpected twists and flashbacks that will keep your interest going right till the end.
Overall, Little Creeping Things is an enjoyable YA thriller; with a nice mix of teenage drama and mystery. If you love YA mysteries, you will enjoy this book. 3.5 stars out of 5
Many thanks to the publisher SOURCEBOOKS Fire and Netgalley for the ARC.
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