A review by spooky_librarian
Not Another Sarah Halls by Haley Newlin

4.0

Let’s talk for a minute about how utterly ashamed I feel for not having listened to audiobooks sooner. Let’s also talk about how honored I feel to have Haley Newlin’s NOT ANOTHER SARAH HALLS be the first audiobook I listened to and thoroughly enjoyed!

Fans of YA horror have probably already devoured this supernatural mystery of Newlin’s. But experiencing this compelling and suspenseful story through audiobook puts the book on another level.

The town of Oakhaven is weighed down by the recurring mysterious disappearances of several local girls. However, in spite of the danger’s consistency, everyone has developed the habit of mourning and moving on. Everyone except Autumn, an empath who can’t seem to separate herself from the missing girls. After all, they were beautiful, innocent youths with family and friends... lives that shouldn’t just be forgotten. When another local girl goes missing, Autumn and her best friend Becca follow different paths in finding the truth, paths that put their friendship to the test.

I loved how this book bounced back and forth between past and present while also alternating between Autumn and Becca’s perspective. Newlin’s formatting of the story gives readers a fully developed look into our protagonists’ friendships, hopes, fears, and insecurities. I couldn’t decide which character I loved more. Small town secrets, teenage angst, and a supernatural mystery will keep you fully engaged in this book and turn you into a Haley Newlin fan (like me)! If you’re looking for a gripping and chilling read to escape into on a long Autumn day drive, please check out the audiobook edition for NOT ANOTHER SARAH HALLS if you haven’t already!