A review by librerika
Aviva vs the Dybbuk by Mari Lowe

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Seen this labeled as horror and it is definitely not that, but it is a beautiful sad story about a girl trying to help herself and her mother navigate the grief they haven't really been able to process since her father died 5 years ago. I loved the way the community rallied around to support them and each other, and the friendships, rivalries, and jealousies among all the middle school girls felt very realistic and relatable.