It’s Watching

by

Lindsay Currie

This one even gave Mom the shivers!

It’s Watching by Lindsay Currie is a new middle-grade horror story that even gave this Boys’ Mom the willies! Three ambitious young seventh-grade reporters want to secure their spot on their school’s newspaper, so they hatch a plan to score the story of the year by proving or debunking a local ghostly legend. But heading off into the haunted cemetery on Halloween night to, hopefully, photograph “The Lady in White” isn’t their only mistake. 

I absolutely loved the three main characters, Josie, Alison, and Jackson. Their relationships and camaraderie were fun and authentic, and their back-and-forth banter was delightful. Of course, as a parent, I was not a fan of their lying to their parents and risk-taking, but that’s where the plot gains its traction for what’s to come. The author skillfully incorporates creepy cellphone messages and ghostly computer use into the tale to really induce some shocking moments and clues. The cellphone messages spooked me to no end! 

While the kids could have thrown in the towel just due to the worsening weather, they are gutsy enough to continue with their original plan, so points to them. However, the creepy Uber driver, the fact that they knew they were breaking the law by going into the cemetery after hours and being aware that the police regularly staked out the area were all red flags that this was not a GOOD plan. The consequences make for a compelling mystery, plenty of scares, and an overall riveting read. 

I recommend IT’S WATCHING to hardy readers of middle-grade horror. 

I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advanced Review Copy through TBR and Beyond Book Tours.