Halloween is here and the bodies are snatched! The below titles feature characters taken over by ghosts, demons, and even scarecrows. Whether you are looking for horror or something more heartfelt, these YA books are totally possessed.
In He's So Possessed With Me, Colin Ong’s best friend Ren is dating someone new and not-quite-human. It doesn’t take long for Colin to realize this new flame is literally possessive. He is determined to do whatever it takes to save his friend in this creepy, comical story of queer friendship.
Hollis unknowingly makes a deal at the crossroads in The Corruption of Hollis Brown and falls victim to possession. The ghost taking over his body is named Walt, and he has some unfinished business in Hollis’ hometown. As Walt and Hollis get to know each other, the two form an unspeakable bond. But it’s only a matter of time before Hollis’ friends realize something is off.
In Empty Heaven, Darian has spent many summers in the quirky, idyllic village of Kesuquosh, Massachusetts. But she has never experienced the upcoming Harvest Hallow, a celebration of local scarecrow god Good Arcturus. She soon discovers the sinister, ritualistic underbelly of Harvest Hallow when best friend and crush KJ is possessed by Good Arcturus. Can Darian outmaneuver a town under the spell of ancient magic and save her best friend?
A Girl's Guide to Love & Magic is the least spooky title in the list, with a focus on first love, culture, and finding yourself. Haitian American Cicely is excited to celebrate the West Indian Day Parade with her aunt Mimose, an influencer known for experimenting with Haitian Voodou. Cicely might even get to see her crush Kwame during the festivities. But right before the parade, Mimose gets possessed by a spirit. It’s up to Cicely to save her aunt before it’s too late.
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