What We Harvest by Ann Fraistat
Published by Delacorte on March 15, 2022
ISBN: 0593382161
Pages: 336
Genres: Horror
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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Scary from the cover till the end “What We Harvest” is a true horror story. In the first chapter we learn that four families in the town of Hollow’s End have experienced fantastic and surprising harvest for generations. Quickly it is evident that not everything is good this season as the crops and animals are dying. Wren and her ex-boyfriend Derek are the perfect teens to address the problems and try to save their town. Together they face horrifying situations and reveal terrible truths to readers. Although humans are disappearing into the woods a family dog and a brave horse become heroes in several action-packed occasions.

This is Fraistat’s first novel; she has created an alternate reality where the blight is ugly, the smells are foul and the sounds of the infected people are horrific. This book is well written using lots of graphic images. Embracing the horror, this title is recommended to all high school and public libraries. “What We Harvest “would be an excellent title to use for an adult/teen book group. Readers who find this book entertaining will soon progress to the many books written by Stephen King.

Reviewed by Jan Hamilton, Retired Youth Services Librarian