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Seventeen-year-old Amy makes her family of witches seem somewhat normal to others, but while caring for her aunt's farm, Amy becomes the center of weirdness when she becomes tied to a powerful ghost.
Quick Summary
Set against the sun-baked fields of rural Texas, Texas Gothic mixes spooky chills with sharp, witty humor that makes the story feel both creepy and laugh-out-loud fun. Amy, the only non-magical sibling in a family of witches, finds herself stuck on her aunt's farm where a powerful ghost latches onto her, turning an ordinary summer into a wild ride of haunted corn mazes, cryptic family secrets, and a budding romance. The book stands out because it blends a small-town Texas vibe with genuine heart readers get the thrill of a good ghost story and the warmth of a quirky, supportive family. If you enjoy paranormal mysteries with a side of humor and a touch of romance, you'll love this one; fans of books like The Ghost and the Darkness or the more recent Greenglass House will find similar fun. Parents should note there's some mild language, a few intense ghost scenes, and a light teen romance, all appropriate for older middle-schoolers and up.