As a mom, I had to take off my mom glasses for this one! I mean, would I ever leave a 12 or 13-year-old alone for an entire weekend? Absolutely not. And I grew up in the ’80s! But let’s be real—that’s exactly the kind of rebellious freedom that will have middle-grade readers devouring this book. With plenty of rule-breaking, creepy happenings, and an eerie mystery, It’s Watching by Lindsay Currie is a must-read for young horror fans.
This book tour is sponsored by TBR and Beyond Book Tours. Scroll down to find my top 5 reasons to read "It's Watching" and enter the giveaway to win a copy of the book!
Book Details:
Title: It’s Watching
Author: Lindsay Currie
Genre: Middle Grade Horror
Publishing Date: February 4, 2025
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Book Buy Links: Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | IndieBound
Synopisis:
A chilling middle school novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Scritch Scratch, three kids must discover who—or what—is terrorizing them after receiving an ominous meme on Halloween night.
On Halloween night, Josie and her two best friends, Jackson and Alison, sneak into the infamously haunted Bachelor’s Grove cemetery. They are hoping to prove the existence of a famous ghost to secure coveted editorial spots on the school newspaper. Instead, they are chased out by a security guard before they gather any evidence…or so they think.
Later, a sinister meme appears on their phones. It’s an image of the “phantom farmhouse,” an evil apparition rumored to appear to unlucky visitors at Bachelor’s Grove—luring them in…and never letting them out—with the words I’m watching dripping down the screen.
Soon, strange and scary things begin to happen all around them. When a second meme from the same number arrives, this time with a countdown, they realize they have only three days to figure out who is terrorizing them. As they investigate, the trio must use their journalistic skills to uncover the truth, or risk becoming a part of the graveyard’s sinister past forever.
My Top 5 Reasons to read "It's Watching" by Lindsay Currie
🔍 1. The Mystery & Suspense Are Done Right
From the moment Josie and her friends sneak into Bachelor’s Grove cemetery, the tension never lets up. The eerie phantom farmhouse, cryptic memes, and an ominous countdown make this a true page-turner. Every chapter leaves you wanting just one more before bedtime—though good luck sleeping afterward!
🤣 2. The Humor Is Spot-On
Yes, this book is creepy, but it also has the kind of humor that middle schoolers (and adults!) will appreciate. The banter between Josie, Jackson, and Alison feels natural, and their reactions to the bizarre events are both realistic and hilarious. A little laughter makes the chills even more fun.
👻 3. The Creepiness Feels Real
Lindsay Currie knows how to tap into childhood fears and make them feel all too possible. The idea of a sinister meme that seems to know you? Absolutely terrifying. The ghostly lore surrounding Bachelor’s Grove? Even more chilling because it’s based on a real haunted location!
📜 4. The Ghost Story Lore Is Fascinating
If you love urban legends, haunted places, and folklore, this book delivers. The woman in white and the phantom farmhouse is an unsettling myth, and the way Currie weaves it into the story will send shivers down your spine. It’s the perfect mix of horror and history.
📚 5. It’s an Easy, Can’t-Put-It-Down Read
This is one of those books that flies by. The writing is smooth, the pacing is perfect, and the stakes keep escalating. Whether you’re a young reader or just someone who loves a good ghost story, you’ll find yourself tearing through it in no time.
Final Thoughts
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5) – A perfectly spooky, fast-paced, and entertaining middle-grade horror novel!
It’s Watching is everything you want in a ghost story—creepy, suspenseful, and fun. If you love books that keep you guessing, characters that feel real, and just the right amount of humor mixed with horror, grab this one when it releases in February 2025.
Will you be brave enough to read this at night? 👀💀📱
About the author:
Lindsay Currie is a #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of mysteries for young readers, including the Delta Games series and It’s Watching, She grew up on Nancy Drew and loves a good twisty tale. When she’s not writing, Lindsay can generally be found looking for an adventure of her own. She loves researching forgotten history and recently relocated from Chicago to a 220 acre farm in downstate Illinois where she finally gets to see stars every night, and take hikes every day.
Coming soon: THE HOUSE WITH NO KEYS (October 2025) and X Marks the Haunt (February 2026)! For more details on Lindsay’s upcoming books, please visit "My Books" tab at the top of her website page.
Giveaway:
One (1) hardcover of "It's Watching" by Lindsay Currie. USA only, ends April 30, 2025 at Midnight EST.
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