Sanctum (Asylum, #2)
Sanctum (Asylum, #2)
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
New Hampshire • Contemporary
2014
12-18 years
Super Short Summary
Sanctum by Madeleine Roux follows Dan, Abby, and Jordan as they return to the abandoned Brookline asylum to investigate disturbing occurrences. Together, they uncover dark secrets linking the asylum’s past to their present. The characters confront sinister forces as they seek to unveil the truth behind the chilling events affecting their lives.
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Sanctum by Madeleine Roux captivates with its eerie atmosphere and compelling plot, maintaining a consistent tension that fans of horror will appreciate. However, the character development sometimes feels lacking, and some plot twists may appear predictable. Overall, it is an engaging sequel that effectively continues the series' dark and mysterious tone.
Who Should Read Sanctum (Asylum, #2)?
Readers who relish the eerie and psychological elements of gothic horror, similar to those in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs and The Asylum series by Madeleine Roux, will find an entrancing experience in Sanctum. Fans of twisted mysteries and haunted histories are ideal for this gripping read.
22,750 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Sanctum is the second book in the Asylum series by Madeleine Roux, which combines elements of horror and psychological thriller, especially targeting a young adult audience.
The book includes eerie, found photographs that help to enhance its atmospheric and unsettling narrative style, a characteristic feature of Roux's writing approach in the Asylum series.
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Novel • Fiction
New Hampshire • Contemporary
2014
12-18 years
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