Brackenbeast, Kate Alice Marshall
Brackenbeast, Kate Alice Marshall
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Brackenbeast

Author: Kate Alice Marshall

Narrator: Keylor Leigh

Unabridged: 6 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/31/2021


Synopsis

A twisty, creepy follow up to Thirteens, for fans of Stranger Things.

Last Halloween, Eleanor, Pip, and Otto narrowly escaped the clutches of the evil January Society and their leader. But life in the too-quiet Eden Eld isn’t safe just yet: according to the bargain they made with Mr. January, it’s now his sister’s turn to hunt the three of them. And her methods are a bit more…treacherous. 

When their friends and neighbors begin disappearing, abducted by strange, mud-drenched monsters, Eleanor and her two best friends must race to uncover their enemy’s secrets. If they fail, their families will be next.

Stalked by the relentless mud beasts, they have to find a way to escape using their trusty book of twisted fairytales, their wits, and their friendship. But they quickly learn that the power of the stories they’ve turned to for help has a stronger hold on them—and their futures—than they realized. Even if Eleanor and her friends survive, they won’t end this journey the same people.

About The Author

Kate Alice Marshall started writing before she could hold a pen properly, and never stopped. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with a chaotic menagerie of pets and family members, and ventures out in the summer to kayak and camp along Puget Sound. She is the author of the YA novels I Am Still Alive, Rules for Vanishing, and Our Last Echoes. Thirteens was her middle grade debut. Visit her online at katemarshallbooks.com and follow her on Twitter @kmarshallarts.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Lynn K. on September 06, 2021

Not as mysterious as the first book because we know what's going on now, but the story took some turns that I was not expecting! I'm excited to see where it takes us in the next book.......more

Goodreads review by Christy on October 13, 2021

Kate really said: your town has been planning your sacrifice for generations. Good luck! Also, love The Jack lore. And yes, we are gonna get her back.......more

Goodreads review by Irene on October 12, 2023

I liked this one better than the first book, now that the story has had more time to breathe and grow. It is still very similar to Arden's Small Spaces series (parent/child relationships, teen insecurities, archetype personalities for the children, creepy fae trying to trick you, books set in differ......more

Goodreads review by Tyler on March 28, 2025

Another good addition to the series by KAM. There appears to be a greater world and I’ve hear rumors this is connected to her mixed media series. (which is incredible) definitely some higher points than the first book and it feels like the story is really filling out nicely. As the intermediate book......more

Goodreads review by Anni (annithebookaholic) on November 09, 2023

5☆ This is a perfect sequel! I love the development of the characters and how the writing continues to be so captivating. The way the settings are written is just so interesting and keeps me glued to the page. I'm going to keep this spoiler free, but I love the direction the story is going in and can'......more


Quotes

Raves for Brackenbeast:

"The story-within-a-story worldbuilding gets more complex and tightly intertwined with each new detail, and the smart commentary on beauty, femininity, and female power adds depth. This series just gets better."—Kirkus Reviews

Raves for Thirteens:


“Readers beware! This book is a trap: once you start reading,you will not be able to stop. Thirteens is a deliciously creepystay-up-all-night adventure that will shiver throughyou like a cold October wind. I loved every page!”—Jonathan Auxier, New York Times bestselling author of The Night Gardener and Sweep

“Creepy, mysterious, and a whole lot of fun. Thirteens kept me up well past my bedtime. I can’t wait to see what happens next!”—Cassie Beasley, New York Times bestselling author of Circus Mirandus

“A sensational, spooky tale. Thirteens has all the creepyelements that I adore: a town with a wicked history,lovable characters, great writing, plenty of scares, and mystery layered upon mystery. Sign me up for the next book!”—J. A. White, author of Nightbooks

"'Wrong' in the right kind of way."—Kirkus Reviews

"Eerie, atmospheric...will keep readers up at night."—Publishers Weekly

"
Marshall stokes the eerie vibes of her fantasy-imbued mystery right off the bat."—Booklist

"An enthralling mystery."—School Library Journal