PLOT SUMMARY:

What has eight arms, two tentacles, and one gnarly appetite? A Vampire Squid.

While enjoying a much-needed cruise vacation, Nora and her friend Tori spend their days downing endless umbrella cocktails and their nights rockin’ out to gnarly bands—mainly Vampire Weekend. The 24-hour buffet is constantly calling their names, but unfortunately, something answers the call—a giant squid with an appetite for cruise passengers. But Nora and Tori have other problems.

Their status as BFFs is hanging on by bikini thread, and this vacay should have given them time to repair it. But no. Of course, an annoying monstrous creature from the depths of the dark ocean just had to rise up to the surface, feast on terrified humans, and ruin their girl bonding time.

Thanks a lot, Captain Sucky Legs.

GRADE: A

REVIEW:

What I love about Nico Bell’s books is how she perfectly balances fun and fear—her stories are packed with creepy thrills and genuinely well-written characters. This one is no exception, and honestly, it’s the ideal summer beach read (though fair warning: it might make you think twice about cruise ships and squids).

Best friends Tori and Nora are living it up on a cruise, jamming to Vampire Weekend, when things take a wild turn—they’re attacked by a giant vampire squid. Yes, really. From there, it’s nonstop action, packed to the gills (pun absolutely intended) with horror, heart, and high-stakes survival.

The friendship at the center of it all keeps you grounded, even when the gore starts flying—and there’s plenty of that too. It’s the kind of gory, scary fun that begs to be made into a movie. I’d be first in line for it!

If you’re looking for a horror story that’s fast-paced, original, and just a blast to read, this one’s a must.

*Thank you so much to the author for a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

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