Where Echoes Die Review — Is It Worth Reading?

Where Echoes Die by Courtney Gould book cover

Updated on October 9, 2026 Verdict: A genuinely eerie YA desert thriller about two grieving sisters and a town that will not let go of the past, held back by a slow middle, a lead who lies her way through half the book and a romance that barely gets room to breathe. Best for: Readers … Read more

The Dead and the Dark Review — Is It Worth Reading?

The Dead and the Dark by Courtney Gould book cover

Updated on October 9, 2026 Verdict: A genuinely creepy small-town ghost mystery with a strong father-daughter spine and a sharp eye for a community’s bigotry, let down by an ending a lot of readers found rushed and a sapphic romance that stays in the passenger seat. Best for: Readers who want atmospheric YA horror with … Read more