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Dead of Summer (Book 1) by Ryan La Sala (2025, Hardcover)

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"The Dead of Summer" by Ryan La Sala is a Young Adult Fiction novel published by Scholastic, Incorporated. This hardcover book, weighing 1 pound and measuring 8.6 inches in length, 5.8 inches in width, and 1.2 inches in height, contains 400 pages of adventure and suspense. The story follows a thrilling narrative centered around LGBTQ themes, exploring themes of action, survival, and intrigue. With its captivating plot and intense pacing, this book is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherScholastic, Incorporated

ISBN-101546125876

ISBN-139781546125877

eBay Product ID (ePID)25074974501

Product Key Features

Book TitleDead of Summer (Book 1)

Number of Pages400 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2025

TopicAction & Adventure / Survival Stories, General, Thrillers & Suspense, Lgbt

GenreJuvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction

AuthorRyan La Sala

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight17.6 Oz

Item Length8.6 in

Item Width5.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience

LCCN2025-006892

ReviewsPraise for The Honeys "A dark and redolent tale of familial bonds, grief, and a secretive summer camp tucked away in the heart of forests vast and dizzyingly wild. The Honeys creeped me out and I loved every moment of it." -- Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrow "Novel after novel, La Sala proves himself to be a powerhouse in the YA space worthy of all the flowers that come his way. With crisp prose, a hauntingly stellar cast, and a main character we can't help but root for, The Honeys is a perfect successor for fans of Midsommar and Hereditary chomping at the bit for their next great obsession. Just, watch out for the bees." -- Kosoko Jackson, author of Yesterday Is History "The queer horror hive has a new queen! In The Honeys , La Sala pulls readers into a darkly poetic, razor-sharp satire of gender binaries -- and the binary of good and evil. A grim, beautiful exploration of the human body, its horrific surprises as well as its transcendent power." -- Adam Sass, award-winning author of Surrender Your Sons and The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers "La Sala gives real-life fears a supernatural twist, cleverly using folk horror and psychological-thriller elements to heighten Mars' understandable tension and infuse this idyllic location with dread.... The eerily ambivalent conclusion is pure horror gold." -- Booklist (starred review) "La Sala's slow plot reveal is gripping, and the narrative's lush prose crafts both deliciously creepy horror scenes and a nuanced, self-assured protagonist consumed by grief and longing for acceptance." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "This layered, complex, and at times truly disturbing novel creates an ever-heightening level of suspense, ratcheting up to an explosive conclusion that readers will not see coming but will find imminently believable and completely unforgettable. A sparkling and powerful exploration of grief, gender roles, and escaping the strong grip of expectations..." -- School Library Journal (starred review) "La Sala delivers a sharply observed, imaginative tale of grief, destruction, and the transcendent nature of the reinvention that follows the aftermath of death.... As rich and complex as dark amber honey." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Beholder School Library Journal Best Book "Unnerving, intricate, and glittering with La Sala's trademark wit. You'll be scared of your own reflection after this one." -- Rory Power, New York Times bestselling author of Wilder Girls and Burn Our Bodies Down " Beholder takes readers through a glass darkly, and into a spellbinding, spine-tingling world no one but Ryan la Sala could have dreamed up." -- Caleb Roehrig, author of Last Seen Leaving and The Fell of Dark "If it's unhinged horror of the mind, you know it's a La Sala. This berserk beauty is a joy to behold, and when you're done reading, you'll be avoiding mirrors for weeks!" -- Adam Sass, award-winning author of Surrender Your Sons and Your Lonely Nights Are Over "La Sala balances inventive gruesomeness with thematic depth in this bewitching horror novel, a tale laced with spine-chilling gore.... The result is a top-notch horror novel and a tearjerker." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "New York City, with all its grime and shine, is a fitting backdrop for this novel, which also weaves in elements of folklore and urban fantasy, giving the story a uniquely ominous and epic feel.... Gritty and imaginative: modern noir that'll leave you wary of your reflection." -- Kirkus Reviews "This book is a wild ride..." -- USA Today

TitleLeadingThe

Grade FromNinth Grade

SynopsisA heart-pounding thriller told in a mix of narrative voices and found documents from the bestselling author of The Honeys , perfect for fans of Tiffany D. Jackson, E. Lockhart, Karen McManus, and Rory Powers! Two Days Before Ollie Veltman is finally coming home to the quaint island of Anchor's Mercy after a year away while his mom battled cancer. It should be a celebration -- his mom is cancer free, and she's determined to have the best summer ever -- but Ollie's (now ex) best friends think he abandoned them, and he's returning with a lot of questions. Because for a place that's perfect on the surface, a secret rots below the waves. A secret that could explain his mom's illness, and the illness of so many other locals. Ollie's desperate search for the truth turns life-or-death when a storm descends upon the island. In its wake, a long-sunken horror rises . . . Three Weeks After Ollie is being held in isolation aboard a military hospital ship in the harbor. They say he's a survivor, but they only know half the story. The truth is more monstrous than Ollie ever believed, and he suspects his saviors aren't here to save anyone. Only Ollie can stop what's coming, but that means getting back to Anchor's Mercy before it vanishes, taking with it everyone he has ever loved.

LC Classification NumberPZ7.1.L14De 2025