With Halloween only a few days from now, I wanted to find something spooky to read. Teri Polen’s Sarah was a perfect choice. I don’t read a lot of horror stories, but this one kept me turning the pages.
My Review
I purchased Sarah a few months ago but purposely waited until October to read it.
Cain Shannon is a seventeen-year-old high school student who lives with his mother and little sister, Maddie. After his father’s death, the family moved to a newly constructed home because the old one held too many memories.
He is a typical teenager—he enjoys soccer, playing video games, and hanging out with his best friend, Finn.
Life is good until a nightly visitor appears—the ghost of Sarah, a high school student who disappeared several months prior. Cain wants to help her at first, but then she shows her vindicative, malevolent personality. Sarah seeks revenge on the three boys who killed her, and it seems nothing Cain and his friends can do will keep her from achieving her goal.
Although Cain is the protagonist, I also loved his friend, Finn. There is also a bit of humor. Sarah will keep you turning the pages, and then comes a surprise twist at the end. A word of warning—don’t read it at night if you’re afraid of the dark.
This was a thoroughly enjoyable read—perfect for the Halloween season but will creep you out any time of the year.
Sarah is classified as a YA novel, but adults can enjoy it as well. If you’re looking for a well-written page-turning scary story, check it out.
Joan Hall 
This one is too freaky for me but I do love Teri’s writing!
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I don’t read a lot of horror. This was a bit freaky, but I enjoyed it. Teri is a great writer.
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This is the first book I read of Teri’s. It was chilling, but I also loved the way she wrote the teen relationships. They felt so authentic to me. Great review. Congrats to Teri!
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I think she did a remarkable job with the teen relationships. Great character development. And that ending… Wow!
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Sarah was a good book and yes, spooky! The ending really got to me. It left it wide open for a sequel. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this one, Joan!
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I thought the same thing, Jan. A sequel!
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I read this book and loved it, Joan. Yours is a super review. Congratulations to Teri.
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Thanks, John. I really liked this one. Teri outdid herself!
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I loved Sarah. So nice to see it spotlighted here. You’re right; it’s perfect for the season but enjoyable anytime of year. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Joan.
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I can see myself reading this one again, Staci. Teri did a fantastic job with the story and the characters.
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This sounds like a fab Halloween read. Congratulations to Teri on this great review. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Joan. Hugs 💕🙂
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It’s perfect for this season, Harmony! Hugs back. ❤
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It does sound like a good book for this time of year. Great review, Joan. I’ll add it to my TBR!
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I think this one is right down your alley, Priscilla.
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Congratulations to Teri on the excellent review! Sharing to help spread the word.
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Thank you so much, Liz. I know Teri will appreciate the shares.
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You’re welcome, Joan.
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I really enjoyed Sarah. I hope your review draws some new readers for Teri.
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I hope so too, Craig.
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Teri is a wonderful writer and after reading your review, Joan, I’m going to search out Sarah. Thank you for sharing and congratulations to Teri.
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Teri did a wonderful job with this one. Might want to leave the lights on while reading it!
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