Do You Remember the Summer Before?

by Richard Fairgray

Dash and his crew might have stumbled upon the source of the evil at Black Sand Beach when they stumbled into the abandoned and haunted lighthouse, but when Lily reveals that she found Dash's journal there, the news is anything but comforting. The book is full of Dash's reflections on his trip to Black Sand Beach the previous summer.

Only Dash doesn't recognize the journal or have any memory of being there.

As the friends read the entries aloud, through flashbacks Dash's unsettling encounter with two ghost girls, a truly terrifying monster, and a life changing event make one thing very clear: Black Sand Beach isn't done with them yet.

Deliciously creepy and difficult to put down, Do You Remember the Summer Before? returns readers to a supernatural shore they'll never forget.

Genres: Graphic Novels, Horror, Middle Grade

192 pages, Paperback

Published May 4, 2021

Reviews

[Raven Black · Rating 3 out of 5]

Best to read book one of course, as book two is the "middle of the story." This is a build up to actually what happened in book one. It is telling the past, what the darkness is all about and maybe just maybe a few answers. Oh, yeah, some mayo and a monster come into play, too.

This fantasy-science fiction-mystery-little horror series is not for everyone. The images are goofy, the characters a little bit original "Addams Family" (with more color and less decapitated dolls), and honestly, sometimes the images a little disturbing (ghost kids without eyes, the monsters eating habits, an evil green zombie sheep). I enjoyed the first book, but wish I had book three to read right after two. Therefore, I do recommend getting all three and read back-to-back. (I'm not sure if 3 is also a cliffhanger, but let me know!)

[Nicole Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun and creepy follow up to the first book of this series. Wasn’t expecting the twist at the end and I’m excited to see where this series goes. So many more mysteries opened up from this second book. Again, still loving the illustrations, characters and overall vibe of this graphic novel / series. Can’t wait for book 3!

[Amanda [Novel Addiction] · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series is so weird, and spooky, and also fun. Totally a good juvenile series.

[D.T. Henderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A bit unsettling, but intriguing all the same. I really don’t want this series to stop. There’s excellent creepiness and lore building up. I also liked the backstory with Sharon, the stepmom.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very strange story but enjoyable. HG Wells inspired?

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightfully creepy! Can’t wait for the next one!

[C.K. McKenzie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hard to understand.