The Bellwoods Game, written and illustrated by Celia Krampien | Book Review

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Brave kids enter the cursed Bellwoods on a dark Halloween night to play the legendary game. Legend has it that three kids must play the game every year to keep the town safe. Things turn spooky once the stage is set, and they realize they’re not alone. Something sinister is watching them, waiting to strike. As the night wears on, they face unimaginable horrors, but they must keep playing to survive. Will they make it out alive or become the next victims of the Bellwoods Game?

Are you ready to embark on a spine-tingling journey? Do you dare to enter the haunted woods on Halloween? If you’re brave enough, I have the perfect book for you. This book is not for the faint of heart but for those seeking a thrill and craving the unknown.

This book is one of the most haunting and intriguing books I have ever read. The plot twists will leave you breathless, and the emotional rollercoaster will keep you on the edge of your seat. The game has a Hunger Games vibe but no gore and only scares.

The concept of this game is straightforward yet terrifying. Selected kids enter the haunted woods on Halloween and must find and ring a bell before the Specter captures them. If they win, the town will be saved for another year. But if they lose, let’s say the consequences are dire.

Bailee, the main character, is a curious and daring girl passionate about horror fiction. Abigail is courageous and my personal favorite. Madison is very social, and Fen, Bailee’s old best friend, is annoying. Noah, the new friend, is curious, and Carmen, another player in the game, is intelligent. But beware, the Specter, the main antagonist, is very evil and will stop at nothing to capture the players.

This book promotes teamwork and having what it takes to face your fears. It’s not just a book; it’s an experience that will leave you breathless and craving more. The illustrations, beautifully drawn and designed by the author herself, will add an extra layer of spookiness to the story.

So, if you feel brave enough to enter the haunted woods on Halloween, read this book. But be warned, once you start, you won’t be able to put it down.

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