Teacher's Pet by Richie Tankersley Cusick

Then there's another ominous dude who claims to be the brother of the famous writer who headlined this retreat, and he starts talking about how important fear is, how it's such a necessary drive, and just generally skeeving everyone out, but because he's hot it's ok.

She's greeted at the train by an ominous dude who immediately tries to warn her away. he heroine, Kate, is a high school student on her way to a writing retreat with her teacher. And best of all, she just has some really wonderful passages of writing, whether it's descriptions of nature, wistful meditations on human emotion, or obsessive teen passion.Īt first I thought this book would get a much higher rating from me. She also understands my (that's right, me, personally- obviously this author writes for MEEEEE alone) personal need for villainous love interests, because her books always offer not one, but at least TWO suspicious hot guys. Her attention to atmosphere is truly incredible and reminiscent of those old gothic novels from the 60s and 70s that are all towering castles and mist-tossed moors. That said, across all her works, this author does many things that I love. I mean, when you compare this book to the magnificence of BLOOD ROOTS, it's almost like apples and oranges. It's a shame that Tankersley Cusick didn't write more adult horror because she has such an amazing style and I feel like when she tries to sanitize it for her young adult audience, so much of the vitals are lost. The girls chat about a different Point Horror every episode, and take a look back at 90s pop culture with features like 'Lipgloss Jill's Nostalgic Number 1s' and 'Becky's Box Office'.Instagram || Twitter || Facebook || Amazon || Pinterest Thank you!įollow us on Twitter, Instagram and FacebookĬheck out Tia Diana's art on IG Delivery Service episode of Not Just For Kids podcastīonfire of the Vanities season of The Plot Thickens podcast Don't Point That Horror At Meīest friends + a mutual passion for teen nostalgia = a podcast where Jill Nolan and Becky Darke take an irreverent look at their beloved Point Horror books. Support our podcast and spread the word by leaving us a nice review and a five-star rating on your podcast app.

Plus all the usual nineties fun with Lipgloss Jill’s Nostalgic Number Ones and Becky’s Box Office.įYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be. cowboys? Will she fall victim to spooky caves and goth poetry, or escape with her life and an idea for her first best-seller?! We find out. Kate's at a writing retreat in the middle of the woods and even her love of horror can't save her from creepy lecturers, odd groundsmen and. Becky and Jill are going back to school with RTC's Teacher's Pet (1990).

Teacher's Pet by Richie Tankersley Cusick