Bumpy Oak Books

4 stars

**I was provided an electronic ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for honest review.**

Katherine Arden’s middle grade novel, Small Spaces, combines horror, paranormal, and thriller in a clever and enjoyable way.

I find it hard to review middle grade books since it is distinctly not written for my age group, nor am I reading with a member of the intended age group. That being said, I found this read to be appropriate for the intended age group, and still a lot of fun as an adult reader.

I enjoyed the fresh take on a classic sort of legend, and found that Arden managed to both develop her characters well and keep them accessible to young readers. Arden also balanced spooky with scary very well.

I would definitely recommend this book, particularly as a seasonal read for fall.