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Teeth in the Mist

Dawn Kurtagich (Goodreads Author)

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Before the birth of time, a monk uncovers the Devil's Tongue and dares to speak it. The repercussions will be felt for generations...

Sixteen-year-old photography enthusiast Zoey has been fascinated by the haunted, burnt-out ruins of Medwyn Mill House for as long as she can remember--so she and her best friend, Poulton, run away from home to explore them. But are they reall ...more

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Sep 11, 2018 Dawn Kurtagich rated it it was amazing · (Review from the author)

Shelves: i-wrote-this

(09/11) The cover went live today! So much love--thank you bookish fiends so much! <3

(09/17) ARCs are in!

(03/26) There is currently a Goodreads Giveaway running!

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Jun 26, 2019 Mogsy (MMOGC) rated it liked it

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I’ve read all of Dawn Kurtagich’s YA horror novels so far and Teeth in the Mist is probably the most elaborate but also the toughest to get into. A loose retelling of the legend of Faust who sells his soul to the devil for knowledge and power, the novel weaves together past and present to tell the stories of sixteen-year-old Zoey Root, a modern-day high school student, as well as Roan Eddington, a young woman who lived nea 3 of 5 stars at The BiblioSanctum https://bibliosanctum.com/2019/06/30/...

I’ve read all of Dawn Kurtagich’s YA horror novels so far and Teeth in the Mist is probably the most elaborate but also the toughest to get into. A loose retelling of the legend of Faust who sells his soul to the devil for knowledge and power, the novel weaves together past and present to tell the stories of sixteen-year-old Zoey Root, a modern-day high school student, as well as Roan Eddington, a young woman who lived nearly 170 years before.

In 1851, Roan finds herself moving into Mill House, a remote mansion in the Welsh mountains owned by her new guardian Dr. Maudley following the death of her father. It is said that the house is haunted by the ghost of its architect’s wife, who was burned at the stake as witch. When Roan arrives, she discovers others around her age at the mansion, including Rapley, Maudley’s adopted son, as well as Emma and Seamus, Irish siblings who are also wards of the doctor. Together they find that Mill House is also home to something more sinister with roots to an ancient secret.

Shifting gears to the present day, Zoey has always held a fascination for the burned-out ruins of Medwyn Mill House, and not only because of its atmosphere and intriguing history. Years before, her father made a research trip there to learn more about the circumstances behind his birth, only to return a shadow of himself, having lost his mind and most of his memory. Like him, Zoey also possesses supernatural gifts—which come at a high cost. By retracing the steps her father took, she is determined to find out what happened in the hopes of getting some answers for them both.

Spread out in between Zoey and Roan’s perspectives is also a third point-of-view, presented to us in the form of diary entries written by a sixteenth century woman named Hermione. Newly married to a man with plans to construct the largest water mill in the area, her writings reveal clues from the past about the unsettling provenance of Mill House.

All these disparate and complicated threads are pulled together in an organized enough manner, though I won’t lie, it made for a rather dull, sluggish beginning. The first half of the novel sought to establish the three characters, separated by the centuries. It’s difficult to tell at first how their storylines are related, but in time their connections are revealed, and mainly, they have to do with Mill House and the man who built it. Then, of course, there are the allusions to Faust and his infamous deal with the devil. In addition to exploring this theme, the early plot also attempts to expand upon the classic story by moving beyond the basics.

Still, despite the lackadaisical pacing of the first half, Teeth in the Mist intrigued me with the interplay between its three timelines. Dawn Kurtagich is fast becoming a well-known name in YA horror, not only establishing herself as an authority when it comes to creating atmospheric settings but also a creative genius when it comes to presentation—as in how to play with the structure and format of a story to make it compelling and fun for the reader. For example, these methods were used in her last novel And the Trees Crept In to a great extent, where coming across disjointed prose and different font sizes and styles on the same page in order to portray the unraveling sanity of the main character was fairly common. It’s meant to pull you in and make you feel more immersed, and it’s very effective.

I also think the story picks up in the second half, as the links between the three women became more apparent and dynamic. Because of the constant shifts, however, I didn’t feel that Teeth in the Mist was quite as creepy or moody, possibly because keeping up with all the moving parts was also a lot more demanding on my attention and drained my mental energy.

Still, overall I enjoyed the book. I’ve had several busts this year already when it comes to horror YA, and at the very least I wasn’t disappointed in Teeth in the Mist even though it is probably not Kurtagich’s best. That honor still belongs to The Dead House, but I will still rabidly look forward the author’s books and I’m eager to see what she’ll write next. ...more

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Jul 16, 2018 Ellie (faerieontheshelf) marked it as to-read

BASED ON FAUSTUS AIIIYEEE

“epic horror-fantasy” okay this is my favourite genre crossed with my least favourite genre because I’m an actual pansy? And this actually sounds terrifying?

also I’m not fond of the cover - the publisher could’ve done so much better and we all know this, there was floods of potential

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Jun 24, 2019 megs_bookrack marked it as to-read

Shelves: ya-thriller-horror-to-read

My copy just arrived!!

She thick and she gorgeous! There are some really cool pages in here too. Some black pages with white text as well as pictures. This just jumped WAYYYYY up the TBR list!

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May 03, 2019 Cass rated it really liked it

a little boring in the middle but it really picked up at the end

v v good

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Mar 20, 2019 Ellen Gail is currently reading it · review of another edition

Shelves: kindle, horror

Where could a person auction off their soul in exchange for this book?

Asking for a friend.

And that friend is me.

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Jun 27, 2019 Kelsea added it

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This is a tough book for me to rate, because I feel torn about it.

On one hand, it is ABSOLUTELY creepy, just as promised. For most of the book, I read a paper ARC and listened to the audiobook at the same time and let me tell you - the audiobook is performed phenomenally well! It is full cast and includes creepy whispers, background music, sound effects, and excellent narration. Listening definitely upped the creep factor for me. But the paper book boasts its own special features. It has old-tim This is a tough book for me to rate, because I feel torn about it.

On one hand, it is ABSOLUTELY creepy, just as promised. For most of the book, I read a paper ARC and listened to the audiobook at the same time and let me tell you - the audiobook is performed phenomenally well! It is full cast and includes creepy whispers, background music, sound effects, and excellent narration. Listening definitely upped the creep factor for me. But the paper book boasts its own special features. It has old-timey letters, word poetry (creative use of spacing, etc.), different fonts, illustrations, and more. I've heard the finished copy has even more of these. So I can't really recommend one format over the other - this is one where I think it's really worthwhile to get both (or buy one and borrow one from the library), for the full experience! If you've read and listened to any of the Illuminae books, you'll understand what I mean.

I buddy read this with two friends and we were all pretty creeped out throughout. Let me tell you. Listening to this book on headphones, alone in a dark room at night with low lighting... eeek! Didn't help that my baby cried and I had to go get her from down the dark hall. Heh. My friends had similarly creepy experiences and thoughts while reading.

From there, well - there are three timelines, each with a different POV character. That is a very, very hard writing element to pull off, and I commend Kurtagich for tackling it. She does a fairly good job. Roan's story is the main POV, with Zoey's secondary and Hermione's brief and dispersed, though diary entries only. Each perspective was distinct and I didn't have any trouble keeping them straight (which is always a risk with this type of story).

However, that's not to say the story isn't confusing. There is a LOT going on and a lot of characters. It's definitely worth slowing down or paying really close attention at the start, when you're gaining your bearings as a reader. This is by no means a simple read. It's really easy to miss things, so this is best read/listened to without other distractions.

On to the story itself. I was pulled in by the mystery and enjoyed uncovering the plot! The characters were interesting and suited both the plot and each respective time frame. A lot happens and there are so many elements to the story.

The parts I had the hardest time with were all at the end. There were some things in the book that were just... too skeevy for me. Especially in a YA book. And I found the ending confusing. To me, the ending felt like the end of a first book in a series, where you expect the rest of the wrap-up to happen in a sequel. As far as I know, Teeth in the Mist is standalone? But if anyone has information otherwise, let me know, because that would change the reading experience for me.

Overall, if you couldn't tell already from my overuse of the word, creepiness is the main strength of the book. Dawn Kurtagich is really, really good at it. Her writing is excellent and I also appreciate that she's tackled an incredibly difficult story format and done so well. I will definitely read more from her in the future, even if her tastes run darker than mine. If you're looking for something that'll give you the feel of a scary story told by the campfire on a dark night, you'll love the vibes of this book.

Free advanced copy provided by The NOVL / Little Brown Young Readers in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. ...more

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May 31, 2019 Shanah rated it it was amazing

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When I read the last sentence, I closed the book and stared at it in my lap for a solid minute. All I could think was “What the hell did I just read?”…. but in the best way possible! This book was HIGHLY addicting. Maybe even bordering on obsessive and hypnotic! None of which I was expecting. This book was such a surprise!

Let me first warn you that this book was REALLY hard to get into. I almost DNF’d it with For this review and many others, please visit - https://bionicbookwormblog.wordpress.com

When I read the last sentence, I closed the book and stared at it in my lap for a solid minute. All I could think was “What the hell did I just read?”…. but in the best way possible! This book was HIGHLY addicting. Maybe even bordering on obsessive and hypnotic! None of which I was expecting. This book was such a surprise!

Let me first warn you that this book was REALLY hard to get into. I almost DNF’d it within the first 40 pages because I was so dang confused! So I’ll start with explaining the basics in the hopes that it clears things up for you and makes it an easier start. We get 3 “perspectives” that span from the 1500’s until current day. First we have Zoey, who is our present day perspective. She sees dark figures and has abilities to “conjure” along with her father. But their conjuring comes at a price. Her’s is truth and blood. Her fathers was memory. After visiting a place called Mill House he lost all his memories and now lives in assisted care and doesn’t even remember his family. So Zoey sets out to investigate Mill House in the hopes that she can cure her father. Perspective two is Roan in the 1800’s. After her father, who taught her dark magic, dies, she travels to a place called Mill House to be the ward of Dr Maudley. She doesn’t know this man, or even why her father left her in his care. But when strange things happen and people go missing, she wonders if her training as a child has something to do with it. Perspective three is Hermoine, set in the 1500’s. Her perspective comes in the form of diary entries. She and her husband founded and built Mill House. As it turns out, strange happenings have been going on for centuries. All of these women have a connection. Something dark in common. And this book brings the whole thing together.

Let me also warn you – this book is DARK! I mean reallllly dark….. and I loved every minute of it! It’s a retelling of the legend of Faust. A German tale of a man who sold his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge and a long life. But this book takes it to a level that I could never expect! There was madness, magic, languages, abilities, symbols, missing people, priests, torture, death, and so much more! If this could be made into a movie I still don’t think that it would live up to what I imagined in my head while reading this. It was creepy, dark, and generously twisted…… I’m not kidding! I really wish that I could explain in some detail the things that happened but, I wouldn’t want to spoil a single delicious detail. I know I just finished this, but I almost want to go back and reread a few parts because it was just so creepy!!!

And then there’s the format! I absolutely can’t wait until this is published and I can take a look at the final product! Sprinkled throughout are pictures (that were not included in the ARC version), drawings, and letters. I can only imagine that seeing pictures would increase the creep factor! Fans of Ransom Riggs will LOVE this! And then another interesting format was Zoey’s perspective. For the most part, we learned of her tale through journal entries and transcriptions of the videos she took while at Mill House. This reminded me SO much of The Blair Witch Project movie. The snapshots of what she was seeing, journal entires with what she was feeling, the conflict between friends, the madness and distrust…. Each perspective gave us something totally different and brought so many layers to this story. Between the enormity of the plot itself, the span of time, and the different ways this story was told, this is one of the most layered and complicated books I’ve ever read! And being that these three women were from very different periods of time, the author did a great job with the differences in language, dress, and social interaction.

I really wish I could say more! I could go on forever about this book but I don’t want to ruin the reading experience for anyone! I finished this in less than 48 hours…. I couldn’t stop reading and I NEEDED to know what was happening!

Thank you so much to Little Brown and Hachette Book Group Canada for the chance to read this in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own and are uninfluenced. ...more

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Sep 12, 2018 Figgy marked it as to-read

Shelves: need-it-now

2019?!?!?!

Oh well, maybe I'll be more on top of my TBR pile by then.

(Who am I kidding... anyone?)

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Jun 21, 2019 Amber (The Book Bratz) rated it liked it

Shelves: 2019-reads, horror, reviewed, young-adult

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*Trigger Warning: This book does contain a scene with self harm.*

I'm on a horror novel kick lately, so I was super excited when my library got a copy of Teeth in the Mist. I've seen so many people say how creepy and dark and fantastic this book was so I couldn't wait to get my teeth into it. (Ha, see what I did there? Teeth.) I've loved Dawn's previous novels so I figured I was hitting a home run with Teeth in the Mist but quite honestly, I'm ...more

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Jan 22, 2019 Rory Power added it

CREEPY and INTRICATE and SO WELL DONE you want this one

roan is...... my daughter i love her

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Jun 16, 2019 Paige Green rated it really liked it

Disclaimer: I received an arc from TheNovl and a finished copy from Rockstar Book Tours AND I ordered my own copy. Thanks! All opinions are my own!

Book Series: Standalone so far

Rating: 4/5

Publication Date: June 11, 2019

Genre: YA Horror

Recommended Age: 16+ (witchcraft, horror, scares, TW self harm)

Publisher: Little Brown Young Readers

Pages: 352

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Synopsis: Before the birth of time, a monk uncovers the Devil’s Tongue and dares to speak it. The repercussions will be felt for generations…

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Jun 30, 2019 Sam (she_who_reads_) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

If you’re looking for a really creepy and gruesome horror novel- then look no further! I listened to the audiobook and let me tell you- it is phenomenally well done! Lots of spooky sound effects, whispering demonic voices...basically don’t listen to this alone at night 😂 I will say, I wish I also had a physical copy to read along with because not only does the physical copy have illustrations and other little extras, but I truely had a hard time keeping up with everything that occurred at the en ...more

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Jun 28, 2019 MyTimeOutShelf rated it really liked it

I recommend reading the book along with the audiobook. The audiobook is creepy with satonic voices and the book has creepy and interesting photos and illustrations.

I was creeped out the entire time. There are a lot of characters and things get a little confusing in the end. That being said this is such a fun spooky read that offered a fun reading experience and I definitely recommend it for horror lovers. I look forward to listening to this again around Halloween time!

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Jun 06, 2019 Michelle rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, review-on-blog, best-of-2019, own-hardcover

**You can see this full review and more at Book Briefs: https://bookbriefs.net**Teeth in the Mist is a young adult horror fantasy novel by author Dawn Kurtagich. I will admit that I do not read a ton of novels in the horror genre, but after having read, and absolutely loved, Teeth in the Mist, I may need to rethink this. This novel blew me away. I loved everything about it. I loved the writing, I loved the multiple timelines and points of views, and I really really loved the creepiness. I need t **You can see this full review and more at Book Briefs: https://bookbriefs.net**Teeth in the Mist is a young adult horror fantasy novel by author Dawn Kurtagich. I will admit that I do not read a ton of novels in the horror genre, but after having read, and absolutely loved, Teeth in the Mist, I may need to rethink this. This novel blew me away. I loved everything about it. I loved the writing, I loved the multiple timelines and points of views, and I really really loved the creepiness. I need to read Dawn's other books ASAP because Teeth in the Mist is one of the best books I have read this year, and it is certainly the best young adult horror book I have ever read.

Teeth in the Mist centers around the story of Mill House and the mountain it was built on/into. To tell the story of Mill house we put all the pieces together through the lives of three different young women in three different time periods. Hermione in the 1500s, Roan in the 1850s and Zoey in the present day. We got to know Hermione the least of all because her timeline was told exclusively through her diary entries, and as such I felt the least connected with her. But for Roan and Zoey's timelines, we lived them right along with them and their friends. It was a very immersive experience. Roan was sent to live in Mill House when her father passed away, along with a set of siblings who were also orphaned. Together they start experiencing all kinds of weird things, linked to powers that Roan has. Zoey in the meantime, has powers of her own and she is obsessed with the story of Mill House. Her father lost his mind after visiting the house and she is determined to find out why. She sets out to visit Mill House. we bounce back and forth between Zoey's present day timeline and Roan's 1850s timeline where a lot of the action takes place.

I am completely in awe at Dawn's ability to tell an absolutely creepy story that keeps you totally riveted and desperate to find out more at the same time. I both wanted to savor every single detail on every single page and at the same time flip through the pages as fast as possible so I could try and solve the mystery of Mill House. I loved Roan. The books ends in such a way that this book could be a completely satisfying standalone or could lead to a sequel. I know I am hoping beyond hope for a sequel. I want so much more! Teeth in the Mist is an exemplary work of horror. One that any fan of the genre should read ASAP. And if you are a hesitant reader of horror, start with this book. I think you will absolutely love it. Just start reading it during the day. ;) Teeth in the Mist will scare you, it will fascinate you, and it will surprise you.
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Jun 16, 2019 Teresa Barrera rated it it was amazing

This review is for both the physical book and the audiobook.
I really don't know where to start other than this book was fantastically devilishly creepy.
We get three main POV's within different time periods from in the beginning as far back as AD 977 where it all started with a monk, onto 1583 with diary entries from Hermione, then with Roan in 1851 and up to the present time with Zoey.
The time shifts with each character as events unfold.
Zoey, a seventeen year old photography enthusiast has alwa This review is for both the physical book and the audiobook.
I really don't know where to start other than this book was fantastically devilishly creepy.
We get three main POV's within different time periods from in the beginning as far back as AD 977 where it all started with a monk, onto 1583 with diary entries from Hermione, then with Roan in 1851 and up to the present time with Zoey.
The time shifts with each character as events unfold.
Zoey, a seventeen year old photography enthusiast has always been fascinated by the haunted ruins of Meddwyn Mill House for as long as she can remember, so her and her best friend Poulton, also known as Pole, go exploring Mill House.
Not only was it Zoey's fascination that brought her to Mill House, she also hopes to find answers to what happened with her dad who's no longer sane and how they're linked to the history of Mill House.
While Zoey and Pole are exploring with camera equipment and Zoey writing in her journal her experiences and feelings, they find there's something far more sinister and they might not be alone.
We are taken back in time to Roan's POV of her time arriving at Mill House along with others who have also been brought there. They are all connected and hold some sort of power. Things quickly go south as residents go missing, there is death, something unholy within the walls and they are all trapped there facing the hell to come.
Throughout the book we get diary entries from Hermione as her story folds into events of Roan and Zoey.
I want to go in deeper with the characters, but I don't want to spoil anything.
I loved the different fonts and drawings as well as the photography in the book. I loved the switching of black background with white lettering from the original as details in this book made the reading experience that much more captivating.
I read the book first, then listened to the audiobook which I highly recommend both physical and audio versions.
The audiobook version was fabulous! I loved the different voices, the background sounds, the creepy way dialogue was spoken as it fully brought me into the story. The narrators did an excellent job and gave perfect emotion for each character and scene.
I have to say that this was one of the best audiobook versions I've heard so far of a book.
To round everything up, I really enjoyed this book. I felt like I was literally in the book with the characters seeing everything unfold which I really enjoy in a book. The description of scenery and events was easily pictured in my head and I could really see this being made into a movie. I hope so, that would be really cool to see this made into a film.
I love creepy books and I really think this author does an incredible job bringing creepy and realism into her writing.
Although there's a conclusion at the end, I feel like there's some openness for a second book. Oh, I really hope so!
Great book, both physical read and audiobook! I highly recommend. ...more

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Oct 21, 2018 Nicki Chapelway marked it as to-read

I'm not 100% sure about this. It seems a little dark- maybe even darker than I am comfortable with. But I'm interested in the Faustus twist so I guess we'll see.

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Jun 06, 2019 Megan Houde rated it it was amazing

*Thank you to The Novl for sending me a copy*

SPOILERS!!!

Holy Moly! 😱 This book is based on Faust, Fostos, who is a man who made a deal with the Devil for immortality in exchange for his soul. This book explores that man and his children that come. Children of the Devil or in this case called The Unclosed Conjures aka Witches. There are 6 different Unclosed and Roan our main character is the Breaker, the worst of all.

After Roan’s father died, she is placed in the care of Dr. Maudley. There’s are *Thank you to The Novl for sending me a copy*

SPOILERS!!!

Holy Moly! 😱 This book is based on Faust, Fostos, who is a man who made a deal with the Devil for immortality in exchange for his soul. This book explores that man and his children that come. Children of the Devil or in this case called The Unclosed Conjures aka Witches. There are 6 different Unclosed and Roan our main character is the Breaker, the worst of all.

After Roan’s father died, she is placed in the care of Dr. Maudley. There’s are 2 other wards who come to live at Mill house, Emma and Seamus. Brother and sister who are also Unclosed. It seems that these children are sought out and brought to live in this house, above the very mountain that the Faust legend happened. Aka Devil Rock. Strange things begin happening. First Dr. Maudley disappears, then Seamus gets sick and disappears, then Emma gets a horrible fever. Something is happening to all of them. Roan escapes the house and runs into Raply, Dr. Maudley’s son, who in truth is her childhood friend Adam. Adam and Roan(EvE) set out to explore this so called Devil Rock and to figure out what is causing their power to magnify.

While all that is happening, we flash to now time and Zoey and her pursuit to find out what happened to her father after he explored Mill House. She learns she is an ancestor of one of the Unclosed and has powers that also magnifies as soon as she’s in the house. There’s this wonderful mystery of finding ones self and the legend that goes with it.

I love YA horror! I wish there were more books in this genre. It’s not to scary but explores the dark side. And Dawn knows how to write a book. It’s captivating, I mean I didn’t want to put this book down, and draws you in. She explores the dark side of human nature. I loved the characters, suspense, and the romance. It was all perfectly written. I also love the time frame. Set in 1800s, it gave me that Kerri Maniscalco feel of Stalking Jack the Ripper, where women are lesser than men but much more powerful! I love reading murder mysteries of this time frame.. or in this case horror with a Devil. I love how Dawn formats her books. If you’ve ever read Dead house then you know what I mean. Some pages were written like letters, journal entries, or as another voice speaking and that just ups the story all together. Gah I could gush about this book!

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Jun 09, 2019 Vanessa rated it really liked it

Teeth in the Mist is a young adult horror novel that spans three generations and let me start by saying that this novel blew my mind. I really liked everything about it, from the writing to the way it was written to the fact that this novel is inspired by the legend of Faust where a man sold his soul to the devil. Teeth in the Mist was creepy and atmospheric and kept me thinking about the ending even after I was finished.

The novel is written in third person, so we get multiple points of view. It Teeth in the Mist is a young adult horror novel that spans three generations and let me start by saying that this novel blew my mind. I really liked everything about it, from the writing to the way it was written to the fact that this novel is inspired by the legend of Faust where a man sold his soul to the devil. Teeth in the Mist was creepy and atmospheric and kept me thinking about the ending even after I was finished.

The novel is written in third person, so we get multiple points of view. It centers around the Mill House and the location where it was built. Like I said, the story spans through three different lives of three different young woman in different generations, but the main narrative and timeline is of Roan, who comes to live in the Mill house after her father passes away. We also have Zoey’s perspective in the present, where we have journal entries of her discoveries as she explores the house while looking for answers. Both girls experience all kinds of strange things in the house as the timelines go back and forth between the past and present, all building up to an ending that will leave you thinking about long after you’ve closed the book.

What I really liked about the book was the way that it was written. Not only was the writing atmospheric, but Zoey’s point of view is written through her journal entries as she explores the house, as well as camera footage. We also have letters, symbols, and pictures documenting the events of the book, which gave it that much more of an eerie feeling. The story was suspenseful, and I wanted to keep flipping through the page to find out what was going to happen next and the mystery and lore surrounding the house.

Now, I will say that it did feel a little slow at times. The beginning was a little confusing, but once you start realizing what’s happening, you’re going to find yourself wanting to know what was going to happen next. Teeth in the Mist was creepy and atmospheric, fascinating and even shocking. This is a horror novel that you won’t want to pass up.

*a huge thank you to NOVL for the advanced reading copy in exchange for an honest review.
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Jul 02, 2019 Cassi rated it really liked it

Dawn Kurtagich really knows how to write a compelling horror novel. This was one of the strangest and spookiest books I have read in a long time.

The plot was incredibly thrilling and it had me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. I love that it combined elements of a historical mystery with elements of horror and even some retellings. You would think that this would muddy the story but it didn’t. It all served to keep me interested. I wanted to know more and find out what was happening Dawn Kurtagich really knows how to write a compelling horror novel. This was one of the strangest and spookiest books I have read in a long time.

The plot was incredibly thrilling and it had me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. I love that it combined elements of a historical mystery with elements of horror and even some retellings. You would think that this would muddy the story but it didn’t. It all served to keep me interested. I wanted to know more and find out what was happening to the characters in the present day and in the past. And then it was over, it left me wanting more. Seriously, that ending was so mean! How is there not a sequel?

One of the other really interesting things is the format of this book. The author loves to play with the form and this book was no exception with alternating perspectives, photos, and transcriptions of video. I also listened to the audio for some of the book, and that was even more immersive with music at really tense moments that gave it that extra horror movie vibes. If I am being entirely honest, I had to stop listening to the audio at night because it made me too uneasy living alone. But that is the mark of a good horror right?

The thing that I think surprised me was the fantasy elements and magic involved. I don’t know that I was really expecting magical powers in this book, but they were definitely there. And it will probably come as no surprise that we are talking dark magic. The powers had some dubious origins but they definitely came in handy during the book and I loved being able to see them in use. It added an extra layer to the story that gave it some fantastical elements which I definitely enjoyed.

All in all, this was a really good read. It felt like The Blair Witch Trials meets The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina but make it historical. Which honestly is completely up my alley. I don’t read a lot of horror but this was one I definitely loved.

I would absolutely recommend this book to fans of horror. If you are looking for a thrilling book to creep you out, look no further than Teeth in the Mist. ...more

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Jul 14, 2019 Kristin's Book Blab rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2019-releases, own

This was everything I wanted and more!

For one the book is absolutely beautiful! It has pictures and letters, random black pages with white script and all kinds of weird stuff! This was my most anticipated book of 2019 and thank the Gods it didn’t let me down!

I loved everything about this story. Roan was an amazing character, I loved her story and how she’s trying to figure out her whole life when she is shipped to this random house in the middle of the woods built into a mountain! She was rais ...more

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Jun 11, 2019 Nicole Lorentz rated it it was amazing

Happy Release day! Thank you TheNOVL & Dawn Kurtagich for the ARC of Teeth in the Mist. This review contains my own thoughts and opinions.

4.5/5 Wow. I enjoyed this book a lot even though the last half did give me the heebie jeebies. This is a story based off the legend of Faust, and is filled with mystery and paranormal events.

This was a great mix of horror and fantasy. I particularly loved Roan’s storyline, and understanding what was going on within the Mill House. When first starting, the ...more

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Jun 10, 2019 Erin rated it liked it

I received an arc copy through Novl and Little Brown Young Reader. All thoughts are my own.

Teeth in the Mist was a very interesting read. Spanning three different centuries, it follows three women connected in their struggle with the man Fostos. Filled with mystery, ghosts, demons, and just a touch of necromancy, this book will be sure to keep you guessing till the final page. One thing I can't wait to see in the final copy is all the illustrations and photos. We were teased in the arc with onl ...more

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Jun 20, 2019 Ashley Tomlinson rated it it was amazing

Yes, this was the book I needed to get me out of my reading slump! Oh my God, this book was so amazing! I have loved everything this author has written and this book pushed it's way to the top of the list. It's so creative and I can tell a lot went into this book and I appreciate everything that went into it. This author is dark and twisted and I love her for that. I went into this book expecting it to be dark and filled with twists and turn. I was not disappointed at all. This is by far the dar ...more

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Jun 15, 2019 Tracy (The Pages In-Between) rated it liked it

That was a very interesting read. Really enjoyed the complexity of the narration, and how far back it goes in time. Also, that last line was incredible. A little slow in parts, but overall still enjoyed it. However I am not sure that people said "Saucy Bitch" in the 1800's.

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Jun 28, 2019 LeAnn Aagard rated it it was amazing

I listened to this on audible.
4.5 stars
Multiple narrators✔
Gothic Horror ✔
Demonic voices✔
Creepy sound effects ✔
Dark AF✔

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Jun 29, 2019 Georgi rated it it was amazing

Shelves: wishlist, 2019-releases

This was fucking amazing, absolutely loved it! Binged it all in one evening 😍

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May 27, 2019 Sam rated it really liked it

Shelves: books-of-2019, books-i-own

Review to follow.

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Aug 05, 2018 Alaina marked it as to-read

omgomgoMG I NEED THIS NOW

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May 20, 2018 Diana Braxton marked it as to-read

Shelves: 2019-hype

Diana reads summary: Based on the legend of Faust?

Diana uses Google: "Faust is an erudite who is highly successful yet dissatisfied with his life, which leads him to make a pact with the Devil, exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures."

Diana sees author.

Diana hits want-to-read.

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Dawn Kurtagich is a writer of creepy, spooky and psychologically sinister YA fiction, where girls may descend into madness, boys may see monsters in men, and grown-ups may have something to hide. Her debut YA novel, THE DEAD HOUSE, was called "an evil and original story" by bestselling author R.L Stine and ""...a haunting new thriller..." by Entertainment Weekly. Her second novel, AND THE TREES CR ...more