When Haden Romero and her bandmates, along with their rivals, crash deep in the swamplands on their way to a music festival, they think they’ve found shelter in an abandoned house rising from the muck. But this house isn’t just setting — it’s a predator. The deeper they explore, the more it devours their sanity, their secrets, and one by one, their lives.
What makes The Devouring Light unforgettable is how Ellis turns atmosphere into menace. The storm, the swamp and the sticky claustrophobia of the decaying house all presses down like a fever dream. Mixed media elements like found footage, transcripts, and news reports pull you in even deeper, making the terror feel disturbingly real. The pacing never lets up, barreling forward with that relentless, pulse-pounding rhythm. And then comes a twist at the end that will absolutely gut you.
Beyond the blood and leeches, though, Ellis leaves you chewing on something more sinister — the cost of wanting too much. What price would you pay for fame, for fortune, for being seen? How far would you go to grasp the spotlight, even if it burns you alive? Don’t let the YA label fool you this one bites hard, sinks its teeth deep, and refuses to let go. It is a perfect addition to your spooky season reading.
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