The Suicide House

by Kym O'Sullivan

Jamie Lorne is a seventeen-year-old anime convention geek with a problem: she keeps hearing voices and seeing figures in the shadows. Catalyzed by her favorite cult television show, her mother's sudden absence, and a neighbor's unexpected suicide, Jamie's imagination runs wild. With the help of her posse of friends and a neighborhood skater boy with perfectly crooked teeth, Jamie uncovers a mystery from the ominous shadows that threaten her sanity.

344 pages, Paperback

Published July 29, 2017

Reviews

[Nala · Rating 5 out of 5]

Author Kym O'Sullivan is practically The Master of the page turner.

With no doubt do I say this novel will keep your mind in constant longing for the next occurence, a possible explanation for a given phenomenon, intensified by the alluring atmosphere spawned by an author who clearly knows how to utilize foreshadowing to its unyielding extent, whether it be the flicker of the street lamp, or the impromptu darkness that begins to intrude the life of 17 year-old protagonist Jamie Lorne.

The plot is well written, and contains all of the elements of an expedient book. There is the truly comedic humor of Jamie's friends, a dose of romance from a new neighbor, a household that crumbles apart as Jamie's brother exhibits traits of neglect, internal teenage conflict as Jamie attempts to balance authentic thoughts and sensitive emotions in order to attain logic, and, of course, the heart of the book; the mystery behind the perplexing energy emitted by the alienated house, the house that has come to be recognized as the "Suicide House".

I am not here to spoil. I have come to bestow my notions, and I think Kym O'Sullivan is an exceptional author. I look forward to reading future novels of hers.

I have done my part. In the meantime, I would think it right to do yours...Give the book a go, it will not shame your expectations.

[Stephanie Ivey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hands down this book is fun, don't let the title scare you away! As a high school student myself, I enjoyed reading this book as a quick escape to de-stress. It was close enough to modern day that a range of ages are able to relate to the characters and their varying personalities. The bond the posse has together is inspirational, even though they are fictional characters, that is what calls for a sequel the most. The compelling urge to read what happens next with these young adults is enough to keep me reading.

If you like a little bit of rebellion, a little Nancy Drew mystery, and a realistic high school rendition, get ready for the Suicide House.

*Hoping for a sequel soon!

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this on a four hour plane ride and loved it! It was engaging all the way though and I liked how the plot line mirrored the TV show featured in the book. I truly didn't know how it was going to end until it did. I'm no longer a teen, but parts of the book brought me back to my teenage years. A good read to escape the world for a few hours!

[Abby · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was very good, it kept me interested and the plot was well written. I loved how it was mysterious and unpredictable. I don’t exactly love reading but this book was a page turner.