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Croak

Gina Damico
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Croak

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012

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Gina Damico

Croak

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

311

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Upstate New York • Contemporary

Topic
Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

2012

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

770L

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Super Short Summary

In Croak by Gina Damico, a teenager named Lex is sent to her uncle's town for misbehavior. There, she discovers her family's involvement in guiding souls of the dead. Lex learns about the Grim Reaper's work, develops her unique abilities, and navigates friendships while confronting challenges related to life's end and the deceased.

Humorous

Mysterious

Dark

Emotional

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.2

11,379 ratings

70%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Croak by Gina Damico delights with its humorous take on grim reapers. Readers appreciate its quirky protagonist and imaginative world-building. However, some find the plot predictable and desire deeper character development. Overall, the novel's wit and creativity make it a fun read despite minor narrative flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Croak?

Fans of dark humor and supernatural adventures will enjoy Gina Damico's Croak. It's ideal for readers who appreciate quirky protagonists and witty writing, similar to the audience of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs and Dead Like Me by Tanya Huff.

4.2

11,379 ratings

70%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

311

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Upstate New York • Contemporary

Topic
Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

2012

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

770L

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