The Girl Beyond the Gate is a mystery, thriller & suspense novel written by Becca Day. When 17-year-old Raven moves to her father’s house in an isolated town, she expected it to be a fresh start. But strange things start happening in the dark woods near her home–including sightings of a girl who shouldn’t exist. Raven realizes that she needs to find out what’s going on and stop it before anyone gets hurt. With the help of some new friends, she ventures into the forest only to discover secrets hidden for years…secrets with deadly consequences.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for someone who likes a good mystery with some thrills and suspense on the side. If you’re looking for a fast-paced, exciting read, then this is definitely the book for you!
Pros :
- The plot is suspenseful and kept me hooked the entire way through
- The characters are well developed and likable
- The ending was satisfying
Cons :
- the ending is a little anticlimactic
- it’s often difficult to suspend disbelief that these teens are able to figure everything out
- the characters could be more developed
Learn more about the author
Becca Day is a YA author and freelance writer. She loves coffee, cats, and hiking in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and pup.
Reader Reviews
“This is a great read for anyone who loves suspense and mystery. I was hooked from the beginning and found myself unable to put it down.”
“This book is amazing! It’s so well written and the suspense never lets up. I couldn’t put it down!”
“The Girl Beyond the Gate is an edge-of-your-seat thriller that had me riveted from beginning to end. Becca Day has created a brilliant and suspenseful world that I didn’t want to leave.”
“A well-paced, suspenseful thriller with an interesting and likable heroine…I couldn’t put it down!”