Title: Dead Fake
Series: Bleak Haven #1
Author: Vincent Ralph
Genre: YA, horror, mystery thriller
Publication date: January 2026
Published by: Wednesday Books
Source: Borrowed from library
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Synopsis: Would you Swipe to Die?
When the new craze takes over Bleak Haven High, Ava Wilson refuses to join in. As the niece of an infamous murderer, it’s the last thing she needs.
The mysterious website allows people to view their own ‘death’ – an AI generated version of their final slasher-movie-moments. But, when some of her classmates’ deepfakes are replicated in real life, Ava can either catch the killer... or be the next victim.
I freaking loved this book! And the main reason why is because it gave me modern Fear Street vibes! You guys know I LOVE Fear Street!
The reason why this gave me Fear Street vibes is because the book takes place in Bleak Haven, a small town that is rumored to be cursed. Which is a fair statement to make about the town because tragedies happen all the time!
I mean, our main character, Ava, years and years ago, when she was a child, her uncle went on a killing spree and murdered a family. Ava, now a teenager, is in the middle of a tragedy herself when an AI app that predicts deaths suddenly pops up... and then people around her start dying in the same way the AI predicted.
I loved this premise so much! And it was so well done! The twists, the killer, their motive... all those reveals caught me by surprise! I didn't expect any of it, but it made so much sense! It was wild! I also appreciated the bit of commentary that was thrown in regarding the rise of AI use 👀
But I had so much fun reading! I'm glad I found this book and I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series and unraveling the mystery behind the curse of Bleak Haven.
I mean, our main character, Ava, years and years ago, when she was a child, her uncle went on a killing spree and murdered a family. Ava, now a teenager, is in the middle of a tragedy herself when an AI app that predicts deaths suddenly pops up... and then people around her start dying in the same way the AI predicted.
I loved this premise so much! And it was so well done! The twists, the killer, their motive... all those reveals caught me by surprise! I didn't expect any of it, but it made so much sense! It was wild! I also appreciated the bit of commentary that was thrown in regarding the rise of AI use 👀
But I had so much fun reading! I'm glad I found this book and I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series and unraveling the mystery behind the curse of Bleak Haven.
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