Is there much going on in the world? Probably not. I haven't been paying attention. In lieu of any actual noteworthy events going on, I am going to review another YA book I found at a library book sale for 50 cents.

The book in question is "What Waits in the Water", a 2017 young adult mystery/horror novel written by Kieran Scott. The book is set in contemporary times and follows a group of teenagers stuck in a "cabin in the woods" style scenario, with some adolescent melodrama included. The book includes hints of supernatural elements, and I will discuss those with spoilers later on. It was published by Scholastic Books, and that will also be important.

Hannah and her step-sister Katie are going to visit Hannah's long-term BFF, Jacob, at his parent's beach house on a lake in Michigan. His parents are gone for the weekend, leaving the kids alone. Hannah is mostly just friendly with Jacob, but she starts feeling jealous when Jacob starts flirting with her step-sister,

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