The Bad Ones is a gripping tale that had me hooked from the very beginning.
I won’t lie to you that I had chills running down my spine as I delved deeper into the story, but I couldn’t tear myself away.
The story starts on a chilling note. One winter’s night, four individuals vanish from the town of Palmetto: a troubled freshman, a mopey senior, a drunk teacher, and Nora’s best friend Becca.
Nora refuses to believe that Becca simply ran away, especially considering she keeps finding mysterious clues Becca left behind.
As Nora investigates, she uncovers a connection to a schoolyard rhyme about a wish-granting goddess, leading her to question whether Becca attempted to summon this entity.
What fascinated me most was the clever narrative structure. The story unfolds chronologically from the night of the disappearances, interspersed with flashbacks from Becca’s perspective. This dual perspective adds depth to the narrative and offers insight into Becca’s motivations.
Melissa Albert’s writing occupies a captivating space between dark fantasy and horror.
Her storytelling leaves you unsettled yet captivated, reminiscent of a Grimm fairy tale. Despite the darkness, there’s a thread of hope woven throughout—a belief that survival is possible, even amidst tragedy.
The Bad Ones is a hauntingly beautiful read that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
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