The Girl from the Well

Name: The Girl from the Well
Brand: Blackstone Audiobooks
Availability: InStock
Author: Rin Chupeco
ISBN: 9781538469446

Author: Rin Chupeco

Series: Girl from the Well Series #1

Narrator: Andi Arndt

Unabridged: 6 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Blackstone Publishing

Published: 09/05/2017

Categories: Young Adult Fiction, Horror

Synopsis

Okiku wants vengeance … and she gets it. Whenever there’s a monster hurting a child—the same way she was hurt three hundred years ago in Japan—her spirit is there to deliver punishment. But one American boy draws her like no other. The two are pulled into a world of eerie doll rituals and dark Shinto exorcisms that will take them from the American Midwest to the remote valleys and shrines of Aomori, Japan. The boy is not a monster, but something evil writhes beneath his skin, trapped by a series of intricate tattoos. Can Okiku protect him? Or is her presence only bringing more harm?

About Rin Chupeco

Rin Chupeco, raised in Manila, Philippines, is the author of numerous novels of young adult fiction.

About Andi Arndt

Andi Arndt is a professional voice actor, the winner of a 2017 Audie Award for Best Romance, and winner of two Earphones Awards.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Teodora on February 04, 2024

4.45/5 ⭐ Full review on my Blog: The Dacian She-Wolf 🐺 If you are a tea drinker then this is your lucky day my friend because I have the perfect recommendation for you. This book goes so well with blood orange tea that I think I don't even want to consider this a well-put pun. I am not joking though.......more

Goodreads review by Miranda on December 09, 2020

Seven of my favorite Bookish Villains in one BookTube Video!The Written Review“I am where dead children go.”Just because she's dead, doesn't mean she doesn't have a life. Okiku is one of Japan's most famous vengeful spirits - she's the Girl from the Well, star of many horror stories......more

Goodreads review by Melanie on October 28, 2019

Goodreads review by chloe on November 02, 2020

4.5 stars*......more

Goodreads review by Misty Marie on May 06, 2022

Well, this book was almost like The Ring. Just as creepy and terrifying. My tour of demons keeps on keeping for some reason. However, this book wanted to throw in dolls as well, which is my 2nd fear, right up there with clowns. Recommend! Though, you might need to burn some sage while reading this.......more

Quotes

“A fantastically creepy story sure to keep readers up at night… Okiku is one of the most interesting YA characters to date.” RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!)

“A powerful debut…Unfolds with creepy imagery and an intimate appreciation for Japanese horror, myth, and legend.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“A superior creep factor that is pervasive in every lyrical word…Solidly scary and well worth the read.” Booklist

“Just the right blend of contemporary teenage life and the fantasy of a ghost story…Well written and fast paced.” VOYA

“Arnd’t crisp, clean diction smooths over the non-English vocabulary, allowing listeners to luxuriate in the Japanese folklore. Her lyrical delivery of poetic scenes heightens the jolt when evil strikes…The calm tones and even pacing Arndt maintains belie the surrealism of Talk’s and his mother’s experiences while simultaneously racketing the tension. …Although appropriate for teens, this elegant, atmospheric story easily appeals to adults.” Booklist (audio review)

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