Katzenjammer

In the novel Katzenjammer, Cat is trapped in her high school, where she is slowly transforming into a cat mask. To escape, she must remember what put her there in the first place and find the way out before self-destruction. The novel is a spine-tingling, suspenseful, and haunting story about tragedy and the power of memories. Fans of Marieke Nijkamps This Is Where It Ends and Karen McManuss One of Us Is Lying will enjoy it.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 17 August 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Cat, a young girl trapped in her high school, is facing a mysterious transformation that is turning her into a cat-like creature. She is searching for a way to escape the school, which has become a strange and eerie place. The novel combines elements of American Horror Story, Kafka's The Metamorphosis, and dark comedy to create a haunting and suspenseful story.

Cat's family is a central part of the story, and her relationships with her parents and siblings are explored in depth. The novel also delves into the themes of love, tragedy, and the masks we wear both for others and for ourselves.

As Cat struggles to understand the source of her transformation and find a way out of the school, she is aided by her best friend, who is slowly turning into cardboard. Together, they navigate the treacherous hallways and face the challenges that lie ahead.

The novel is written in a style that alternates between the past and the present, providing insight into Cat's past and the events that led her to be trapped in the school. The author, Francesca Zappia, weaves a spine-tingling and haunting story that will keep readers engaged until the very end.

Fans of Chelsea Pitchers's This Lie Will Kill You and E. Lockhart's We Were Liars will find much to enjoy in Katzenjammer. The novel is filled with suspense, mystery, and unexpected twists that will keep readers guessing until the very end.

In addition to its engaging plot, Katzenjammer is also visually stunning, with interior illustrations from the author that add to the overall atmosphere of the book. The illustrations are dark and atmospheric, and they perfectly complement the text.

Overall, Katzenjammer is a must-read for fans of horror, suspense, and dark comedy. It is a haunting and suspenseful story that will leave readers haunted long after they have finished the book.

Weight: 240g
Dimension: 134 x 202 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780063161702