The Dead Girls of Hysteria Hall by Katie Alender

     Sequoyah Book Lists always contain a ghost story/scary genre book pick.  This was the first one I read on this year's list - even though this year's has two of them and I've already reviewed it.  Scroll down until you find This Monstrous Thing...
     The Dead Girls of Hysteria Hall by Katie Alender surprised me by how well I enjoyed it.  Scary/ghost stories are usually not my go to book choice, but this one had it's surprises.  First off, the main character, Delia, dies right at the start - kind of like Psycho - you don't expect it to really happen so quickly.  She uncovers the many secrets of the house and witnesses how the death of a family member effects everyone, including her younger sister, Janie.
     I would recommend this book for teen collection.  It will make a great addition to the ghost books in the library.