They Stay by Claire Fraise - Book Tour & Review + Giveaway

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the THEY STAY by Claire Fraise Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

About The Book:

Title: THEY STAY (They Stay #1)

Author: Claire Fraise

Pub. Date: October 12, 2021

Publisher: Sabertooth Press

Formats: Paperback, eBook

Pages: 372

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For fans of Stranger Things comes a suspenseful YA mystery about a missing kid, a girl who can see ghosts, and a horrifying crime only four outcasts have the power to stop.

What if the only person who could help you find your missing brother was dead?

Nothing is as important to sixteen-year-old Shiloh Oleson as her little brother Max. So when the six-year-old goes missing without a trace, a heartbroken Shiloh refuses to believe nothing can be done and sets out to find him.

When one of Shiloh’s classmates says she knows where Max is, Shiloh hesitates to believe her. Francesca is creepy. She says she can see ghosts, but everyone knows ghosts aren’t real … right?

But Francesca says that Max is going to be murdered.

And a ghost told her where he is.

As the line between the dead and living begins to blur, Shiloh starts to think Francesca might not be as crazy as she believed. One thing is becoming clear. Someone has gruesome plans for Max, and Shiloh must confront her worst nightmares to find him before it’s too late.

THEY STAY is the first book in the thrilling They Stay Series by award-winning author Claire Fraise. Read on if you like ghost stories, plot twists, enemies-to-friends, creepy circuses, budding romance, and unlikely heroes.

CONTENT WARNINGS: This book contains physical and mental abuse, death, violence, kidnapping, gun violence, alcohol abuse, references to suicide, implied sexual abuse (non-graphic), bullying, and mild adult language.

Praise for THEY STAY:

"Fraise successfully creates an atmosphere like a cold graveyard, and a heart-thundering story that will haunt you more than any ghost can." — Briar Esterline, author of Ablem's Sanctuary

Download a SNEAK PEEK of THEY STAY here!

Book Trailer:

MY REVIEW

They Stay is a YA supernatural thriller about a teenage girl named Shiloh. Shiloh just wants to keep her little brother Max safe. Especially from their dad, the sheriff of the small town they live in. Their dad is an abuser, and any time he gets angry, their mother takes the brunt of it while Shiloh tries to keep Max from even seeing any of what's going on. And she has plans for the both of them once she turns 18.
But Max disappears one day. And his disappearance sets of the rest of the story.
As a small town bands together to try and find the missing little boy, Shiloh must put her faith and trust in the one person in town who just might be crazy (at least according to others): Francesca.
Francesca can see ghosts. She can also speak to them, and they speak to her. It's because of this that Fran is a pariah in town. Not because she can talk to ghosts, but because one ghost begged her to burn his body so he could move on. So she did. At his funeral. In front of all the mourners, including the man's widow. Whoops.
So now Fran is either bullied or avoided, but she's also seemingly the only person who can help Shiloh discover what happened to Max.
Add in a mysterious newcomer to town who can also see/speak to ghosts (as well as touch them), and things just got a whole lot worse.
They Stay is one of those books that will immediately suck you in and have you rushing through the pages, eager to see how it will all play out. It's a bit intense at times, as it does deal with subjects that may be triggering to some (like domestic abuse and bullying), but it's also just a really well-written story that will leave you breathless.
I think my favorite character is definitely Francesca. She's an outcast, but she's so likeable and kind. I'd totally be friends with her.
If you're looking for a supernatural read for this Halloween season, look no further than They Stay.
4.5 stars!

About Claire Fraise:

Claire Fraise earned her B.A. in English from Tufts University. She published her debut novel when she was 16 (award-winning YA dystopian novel IMPERFECT), and her YA supernatural thriller THEY STAY is coming out in October 2021. When Claire’s not writing, she likes crocheting amigurumi animals, reading, and hanging out with her dogs. Even though it goes against every introverted bone in her body, she is on social media. Connect with her on Instagram at @clairefraiseauthor, on YouTube at Write with Claire Fraise, or visit her website at clairefraise.com.

Giveaway Details:

1 winner will win a finished copy of THEY STAY, US Only.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

11/8/2021	Devouring Books	Guest Post
11/9/2021	Writer of Wrongs	Guest Post
11/10/2021	For the Love of KidLit	Excerpt
11/11/2021	BookHounds YA	Excerpt
11/12/2021	Don't Judge, Read	Review
11/13/2021	Phannie the ginger bookworm	Review

Week Two:

11/14/2021	The Phantom Paragrapher	Review
11/15/2021	More Books Please blog	Review
11/16/2021	Once Upon a Twilight	Review
11/17/2021	Rajiv's Reviews	Review
11/18/2021	A Court of Coffee and Books	Review
11/19/2021	The Momma Spot	Review
11/20/2021	BookishConnoisseur	Review

Week Three:

11/21/2021	Jazzy Book Reviews	Review
11/22/2021	Review Thick And Thin	Review
11/23/2021	Book-Keeping	Review
11/24/2021	Lifestyle of Me	Review
11/25/2021	Karen Dee's Book Reviews	Review
11/26/2021	@curlygrannylovestoread	Review
11/27/2021	The Book Review Crew	Review

Week Four:

11/28/2021	Coffee and Wander Book Reviews	Review
11/29/2021	Eli to the nth	Review
11/30/2021	Two Points of Interest	Review

1 comment:

Tracy UrschlerNovember 21, 2021 at 6:47 PM
They Stay looks like a great start to this Paranormal series! Can't wait to read more!

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