A review by finnslat
The Dead of Summer by Ryan La Sala

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

 The Dead of Summer was exactly what I was looking for in a summertime horror, perfectly campy, queer as hell, and with just the right amount of descriptions for the grossness of the plague from the waves. The visuals of the book was also so fun, with handwritten articles, social media posts, and pictures scattered throughout, slowly piecing together the story of what happened to Anchor's Mercy. All in all it was such a wonderful read, and La Sala continues to be one of my favorite queer YA horror authors.