THE SUPERNATURAL SOCIETY

Will’s new town is filled with monsters, mythical creatures, and secrets, but hardly anyone believes him.

When his dad left, life was upended. Now Will and his mom are leaving New York City to move to Massachusetts, far from everything familiar. To his mom, East Emerson is a nice town where they can start fresh, but Will sees unearthly beings and wants to leave. When he’s magically transported to a cemetery and witnesses a terrifying ritual, a mystical fox chants a command to him: “find the animals, destroy the crown. Save the animals, and save the town.” At first Will thinks it was just a nightmare, but when the townspeople’s pets begin to disappear, he starts to suspect something evil is at play. He connects with his new neighbors, adopted siblings Ivy, an athletic girl who can also see monsters, and her genius brother, Linus, who are, respectively, Korean and Black. Together, Will (whose mom is Latina and father is implied White) and his new friends uncover the town’s spooky, mysterious history. This is a fast-paced, exciting first installment in a fantastical series filled with “monsters, myths, magic, and mad science.” Although there are scary parts, the monster narrator interrupts the story to address readers directly, introducing comedic relief. Readers can decipher codes and secret messages throughout the story, adding to the mystery and thrill. Themes of family, navigating change, poverty, listening to feelings, and finding courage are also present.

A fun, interactive read for lovers of the supernatural.