Ever since BookExpo, and probably before that too, I’ve been looking forward to The Tenth Girl. I’m not normally one for ghost stories, as I’m the biggest scaredy cat, but Faring takes us on a mysterious journey that will hook any reader.
Summary
At the very southern tip of South America looms an isolated finishing school. Legend has it that the land will curse those who settle there. But for Mavi—a bold Buenos Aires native fleeing the military regime that took her mother—it offers an escape to a new life as a young teacher to Argentina’s elite girls.
Mavi tries to embrace the strangeness of the imposing house—despite warnings not to roam at night, threats from an enigmatic young man, and rumors of mysterious Others. But one of Mavi’s ten students is missing, and when students and teachers alike begin to behave as if possessed, the forces haunting this unholy cliff will no longer be ignored.
One of these spirits holds a secret that could unravel Mavi’s existence. In order to survive she must solve a cosmic mystery—and then fight for her life.
Review
I’ll tell you a secret: I’ve printed Lili’s gorgeous artwork and framed it in my office. While writing The Tenth Girl, I often thought about how I’d like a version that included sketches of some of the otherworldly sights described in its pages. In a dream world, I would commission Lili to draw these…
About this quote: I could speculate about the nature of souls until the day I die (and probably will).
(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
TW: self-harm, pedophilia
I’ve also got a special treat, which is Sara’s reactions to the favorite quotes I picked from! You can find them as captions for each quote!
The Tenth Girl is deeply atmospheric and descriptive. It’s like watching a banner unfurl before your eyes as you take in the detail. The setting comes alive and with this mysterious psychological thriller it will haunt you. The strength of this book lies in its ability to transport, thrill, and captivate. I barely took any notes besides exclamations and shock because I was so immersed in the story and the twists and turns. The Tenth Girl is a story of different time periods, ghosts that span decades, tragedy, and conspiracy.
At times The Tenth Girl is delightful, unsettling, and I would seriously reconsider reading this before bedtime. Not only does it have the capacity to have you hearing echoes and imagining lurking eyes, but it will absorb you until you emerge bleary eyed hours later. There’s so much I want to discuss, but part of the thrill is experiencing the story first hand. Faring weaves us into The Tenth Girl with this dual perspective story. Mysteries, secrets, and whispers will grip you.
The Tenth Girl asks questions of cost and sacrifice, existence and penalty. As you turn the pages, you will only become further enchanted, almost like hearing a haunting lullaby from a dark forest. Faring’s masterful plot manipulation, suspense, and talent for surpassing expectations will make The Tenth Girl a perfect read for those who are craving deeply rich setting, mystery stories, and books that consistently shock you to your core.
Giveaway
Prize: Win a copy of THE TENTH GIRL by Sara Faring (US Only)
Starts: 18th September 2019
Ends: 2nd October 2019
a Rafflecopter giveawayAbout the Author
Born in Los Angeles, Sara Faring is a multi-lingual Argentine-American fascinated by literary puzzles. After working in investment banking at J.P. Morgan, she worked at Penguin Random House. She holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania in International Studies and from the Wharton School in Business. She currently resides in New York City.
Her first novel, The Tenth Girl, will be released by Macmillan/Imprint on September 24, 2019. Sara is represented by Sarah Bedingfield at Levine Greenberg Rostan Agency.
Blog Tour Schedule
September 18th
The Unofficial Addiction Book Fan Club – Welcome Post
September 19th
Book Rambler – Review + Favourite Quotes
Story-eyed Reviews – Review + Conversation with Sara
The Reading Corner for All – Review + Favourite Quotes and author’s spin on them
Malanie Loves Fiction – Review
Hauntedbybooks – Review + Favourite Quotes
September 20th
The Reading Chemist – Review
Boston Book Reader – Review
Book-Keeping – Review
Utopia State of Mind – Review + Favourite Quotes and author’s spin on them
Musings From An Addicted Reader – Review
The Bibliophile Chronicles – Review
September 21st
Novel Lives – Skype Interview
My Fangirl Chronicles – Review + Favourite Quotes and author’s spin on them
Confessions of a YA Reader – Review
The Reading Life – Review + Skype Interview
It Starts at Midnight – Review
September 22nd
Jennifer Mitchell, Bibliolater – Review
The Clever Reader – Review
YA/NA Book Divas – Review
everywhere and nowhere – Review
Shalini’s Books & Reviews – Review
September 23rd
the Book Dutchesses – Review
Never Too Many To Read – Review + Favourite Quotes and author’s spin on them
Moonlight Rendezvous – Review + Favourite Quotes
Novelishly – Review + Favourite Quotes
Alys in Bookland – Review + Favourite Quotes
September 24th
A Court of Coffee and Books – Review + Favourite Quotes Here’s to Happy Endings – Review Book Beach Bunny – Review Devouring Books – Review + Face to Face Interview with Sara Kris & Vik Book Therapy Cafe – Review + Favourite Quotes and author’s spin on them
The book sounds like it is quite the thriller and I am definitely adding it to my TBR. YA fantasy is my favorite genre wit mystery/thrillers second in line. Thanks for the giveaway and sharing the atmospheric details for this book. Best wishes on the new release.
Yep! Very thriller like vibes and it has so many twists and turns!