Penny Dreadful

by Mary Hallberg

FBT review:

Discover a captivating and unconventional love story in "Penny Dreadful" by Mary Hallberg. Follow 16-year-old Penny as she navigates the challenges of her unique life, working at a funeral home and encountering mysterious occurrences. When she meets Stephen, a boy with a connection to the supernatural, Penny's world is turned upside down. Together, they embark on a journey that explores themes of love, loss, and the consequences of meddling with the dead. With a perfect blend of spooky and sweet, this young adult paranormal romance will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you're a fan of indie books and looking for a new must-read, "Penny Dreadful" is the book for you.

Publisher Description:

A girl who works at a funeral home.
A boy with a mysterious past.
This is no ordinary love story...it's one to die for.
16-year-old Penny Boudreaux does her best to be a normal teenager. But normal teenagers don’t work part-time at funeral homes or hang out in cemeteries, something even her friends mock her for. Between the stresses of school, work and toxic relationships, Penny could use a mentor, an older adult to give her guidance. Like a mother. But Penny’s own mother died years ago, and nobody can return from the dead.
Right?
When Penny meets a handsome but mysterious boy named Stephen, she starts to experience strange things. Whispers in quiet rooms. Grotesque, humanoid figures nobody else can see. And multiple hints that something about Stephen is not quite right. Because Stephen has a connection to the dead Penny never could have imagined.
With Penny and Stephen's combined power, having her mother back seems like a goal that's actually within reach. But with dangerous and powerful forces working against them, Penny must make a crucial decision — one that could cost both she and Stephen their lives.
Equal parts spooky and sweet, Penny Dreadful is a young adult paranormal romance about love, loss and whether cheating death is really worth it in the end.