They Never Asked to Be Born
Adolescence is a weird time. It’s a transitional phase, when you’re independent enough to have some freedoms, but at the same time still have a whole bunch of adults telling you what to do and where to go. You have responsibilities, but you’re also treated like a child with reduced accountability. And the entire time, you’re dealing with a changing body and weird interactions with your friends as everyone’s tastes and personalities change, trying on new things as they grow.
It’s a lot to take in, which of course makes this a time of life full of disaffection and constantly changing ideas perfect for the horror genre. In these seven books, you’ll find teenage psychopaths, Twin Peaks-style suburban horror, and adolescent relationships, all wrapped around some absolutely terrifying horror premises.
