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- A teen girl looking for the truth about her missing mother forms a reluctant alliance with her former best friend...in exchange for hiding him from his cult-leading family.
- 272 Pages
- Young Adult Fiction, Thrillers & Suspense
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A teen girl looking for the truth about her missing mother forms a reluctant alliance with her former best friend...in exchange for hiding him from his cult-leading family. "All hail the new queen of YA horrormance! Arndt's unputdownable debut crackles with wit and seethes with terrors just beneath the surface. Equal parts tender and grisly, Together We Rot will sink its roots into you."--Allison Saft, New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic Wil Greene and Elwood Clarke used to be inseparable. That was before she accused his family of killing her mother. These days, Wil obsessively gathers not-so-legal evidence on her mom's disappearance while she and her checked-out dad try to make ends meet at their failing motel. They're a hair's breadth away from foreclosure, and the powerful Clarkes have their eye on the property. Elwood has been counting down the days until winter break. He hasn't told anyone he won't be coming back to school to finish out senior year--his pastor father is training him to lead their congregation, the Garden of Adam. But after one last night out with his friends, he comes face-to-face with a more chilling fate. He's not his father's successor . . . but his sacrifice. Now on the run, Elwood knows Wil is his only hope. Together, they must dig up the truth about her mom and the Garden of Adam. But what they don't know is that Elwood harbors another monstrous secret, growing deep inside him. Can Wil save the boy she can't help but fall for?Review Quotes
Love for Together We Rot "All hail the new queen of YA horrormance! Arndt's unputdownable debut crackles with wit and seethes with terrors just beneath the surface. Equal parts tender and grisly, Together We Rot will sink its roots into you."--Allison Saft, New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic "Together We Rot is an atmospheric, twisty read that seamlessly blends horror and romance. Arndt's incisive character work and punchy prose conjure two leads who are impossible not to root for, and her immersive, well-drawn setting is a riveting character of its own. An impressive debut."--C. L. Herman, New York Times, USA Today, and national indie best-selling author of The Devouring Gray and All of Us Villains "Haunting and spellbinding."--Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
Skyla Arndt has always loved the creepy, crawly side of life. When she was younger, she thought that love might translate to hunting Bigfoot, but luckily for him, writing proved easier. Together We Rot is her debut novel. Connect with her at arndtskyla.com or @arndtskyla on Instagram or Twitter. (Howling at the moon works, too.)Dimensions (Overall): 8.25 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .53 Inches (D)
Weight: .52 Pounds
Suggested Age: 12 Years
Number of Pages: 272
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Sub-Genre: Thrillers & Suspense
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback
Author: Skyla Arndt
Language: English
Street Date: August 19, 2025
TCIN: 1002421936
UPC: 9780593526293
Item Number (DPCI): 247-47-8024
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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3 out of 5 stars
bostieslovebooks - 1 year ago
The police have all but called the missing person case of Wil Greene’s mom closed but Wil knows that her mom never would have just left. Something must have happened to her and Wil is convinced that her former best friend Elwood’s family is involved. On the cusp of turning 18, Elwood discovers that he is not to follow in his father’s footsteps of leading the Garden of Adam congregation, but rather be their sacrifice to the blood thirsty woods. Despite their estrangement, he turns to Wil for help in running from his family. What will become of Wil and Elwood when their new partnership uncovers secrets of a longstanding cult in their town? TOGETHER WE ROT had an interesting premise for a YA horrormance read but unfortunately the execution felt mediocre. I wish there had been more character development. The ending seemed very rushed after a somewhat slow pace throughout the earlier portion of the book. I really liked the concept and the atmospheric vibes were great, though it just fell flat for me overall. TOGETHER WE ROT didn’t quite work for me though fans of YA horrormance may enjoy it more.
Lyrically written dark gothic horror/romance
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
lurkykitty - 2 years ago
Together We Rot has such a gorgeous cover, I knew I couldn't miss this YA gothic horror/romance debut. The story follows Wilhelmina Greene, an eighteen-year-old living in the isolated northern Michigan town of Pine Point, whose mother disappeared a year ago, and her former best friend Elwood Clarke whose family is fanatically religious and controlling. Wil is convinced that Elwood's family has something to do with her mother's disappearance. After sneaking off to a party, Elwood comes home to overhear his father reveal a terrifying secret. Wil encounters Elwood fleeing through the woods in the night, and they decide to unite against the dark forces in their town. Together We Rot is lyrically and compellingly written, the setting dark and atmospheric. The sensitive subjects of grief, alcoholism, religious cults and corruption are skillfully blended with a dark, riveting story of paranormal horror. This book would have benefited from being longer which would have allowed for more world building and explanation of the fantasy elements. I could not put it down.