The Ghost Tree by Christina Henry

 

I rated the Ghost Tree by Christina Henry three out of five pages. I received this in e-format from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Ghost Tree brings the reader to Smiths Hollow, where people- in particular- young girls are going missing. However, no seems to remember this is happening. It is not until two girls are found murdered in a community members yard that the community realizes they have a problem on their hands. To add to the mystery, Lauren, a young girl in Smiths Hollow still coping with the death of her father, is experiencing crazy visions and dealing with a very intuitive younger brother, while also trying to navigate young love and the distance teen years wedge in friendships.

The description of this book is what drew me to it. It sounded supernatural, mysterious and intriguing, however, I felt it was lacking. There were parallel stories going on which culminated in them coming together, however, I felt it fell short in concluding why people were missing and what the townspeople may or may not know. The book was not short of creepiness as well as blood and gore, however, at times it felt like there was not enough buildup in the suspense and the story at times was lost on Lauren and her coming of age, rather than the supernatural elements I thought the book would focus on. To say the least, it was very anticlimactic. 

However, I would recommend the book to those seeking a little supernatural thrill or some blood and gore, mixed with mystery.