The Last Harvest
by: Kim Liggett
Publication Date: Jan. 10, 2017
Publisher: Tor Teen
Genre: Horror
Age Group: Young Adult
Source: Physical ARC received via the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review
Page Count: 304 pages
Order Links: Amazon | B&N
“I plead the blood.”
Those were the last words seventeen-year-old golden boy quarterback Clay Tate heard rattling from his dad's throat when he discovered him dying on the barn floor of the Neely Cattle Ranch, clutching a crucifix to his chest.
Now, on the first anniversary of the Midland, Oklahoma slaughter, the whole town's looking at Clay like he might be next to go over the edge. Clay wants to forget the past, but the sons and daughters of the Preservation Society—a group of prominent farmers his dad accused of devil worship—won't leave him alone. Including Ali, his longtime crush, who suddenly wants to reignite their romance after a year of silence, and hated rival Tyler Neely, who’s behaving like they’re old friends.
Even as Clay tries to reassure himself, creepy glances turn to sinister stares and strange coincidences build to gruesome rituals—but when he can never prove that any of it happened, Clay worries he might be following his dad down the path to insanity...or that something far more terrifying lies in wait around the corner.
Kim's Top Five Creepiest Dolls in Horror
Poltergeist
Who could forget this terrifying clown? This is one of my
all-time favorite movies. It’s scary, funny, surprising, and such a fun ride.
The Conjuring
Oh, Annabelle, you creep me out so hard and I love you.
Child’s Play
Chucky has made us laugh, made us cry, and possibly pee our
pants a little
The Twilight Zone- Living Doll
My name is Talky Tina and I’m going to KILL YOU
Magic
This film starring a young Anthony Hopkins is a doll cult
classic. Fats, the ventriloquist dummy is as creepy as it gets.
About the Author:
At sixteen, Kim Liggett left her rural midwestern town for
New York City, where she pursued a career in music and acting. While attending
the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Kim sang backup for some of the biggest
rock bands of the 80s. After settling down to have a family, she became an
entrepreneur, creating a children's art education program and a travel company
specializing in tours for musicians. She's married to jazz musician Ken
Peplowski, and has two beautiful teenagers. www.kimliggett.com @Kim_Liggett
My Review:
When I first heard Kim talking about this book at Books of Wonder last fall, I knew I had to get my hands on it. She pitched it as Friday Night Lights meets Rosemary's Baby, which is both awesome and creepy at the same time. I definitely saw the similarities to both, and how she tied the two together was pretty neat. I really enjoyed reading through this one and I loved that I didn't want to put it down—except sometimes I did, because I got creeped out and was a bit afraid a creepy doll would be in my face if I woke up in the middle of the night.
I really enjoyed Clay's character and my heart definitely felt for him. Having tragically lost his dad the previous year to extraneous conditions, he is the man of the house and has to take care of his two younger sisters and his disconnected mother. All the while, he has to take care of the farm and make sure the harvest is ready before the first frost comes. As if that isn't enough, Clay is getting some pressure from the weird founding fathers society the town has going on and they want him to take his rightful place along with 5 others—one of which is a girl he desperately loves. It's a lot for a guy! His voice felt realistic and I felt I was right there in Midland with him.
I think Liggett did a great job of piecing everything together and keeping us guessing. I can easily envision this as a horror movie, in fact, it reminded me a bit of that Demi Moore movie The Seventh Sign. Religious things creep me out the most, so I was definitely a bit freaked out during this one. To say I would scream in a theater is this were a movie, would be an understatement!
The Last Harvest
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I could never read this book.... dolls freak me out and the image gets stuck in my brain forever and I never sleep again. I am glad you enjoyed this one though! Great review! (and yay youre back blogging!)
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