The Beast You Let In

Name: The Beast You Let In
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ISBN: 9781464237010

Dana Mele

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Sourcebooks
07 April 2026

Horror & ghost stories, chillers (Children's&YA); Family & home stories (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues: siblings (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues: sexuality & relationships (Children's&YA)

Everyone in the rural town of Ashling knows the tale of Veronica Green, a teen who was murdered in the woods. But did a party trick bring her back to claim her revenge? A fast-paced, suspenseful YA horror from the author of Summer's Edge and People Like Us.

Everyone in the rural town of Ashling knows the tale of Veronica Green, a teen who was murdered in the woods. But did a party trick bring her back to claim her revenge? A fast-paced, suspenseful YA horror from the author of Summer's Edge and People Like Us.

There is no one Hazel trusts less than her self-centered twin, Beth. Like when Beth storms out of a party, abandoning Hazel when she didn't want to attend in the first place. Rather than chasing after her, Hazel throws herself into flirting and telling ghost stories over a Ouija board. She might not be the popular twin, but she can be fun too.

Except Beth doesn't come home that night, and Hazel's anger morphs into anxiety. It only sharpens when Beth reappears a day later, disoriented and claiming to be Veronica Green, a teen who was murdered in their small town years before. If it isn't a possession, Beth is really good at faking it. Did they accidentally release a vengeful horror during the party?

Hazel must uncover what happened to Veronica all those years ago if she's going to save Beth. But the truth may destroy them both-if they don't destroy each other first.

By: Dana Mele
Imprint: Sourcebooks
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 209mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 300g
ISBN: 9781464237010
ISBN 10: 1464237018
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 07 April 2026
Recommended Age: From 14 to 18 years
Audience: Young adult , Children/juvenile , Preschool (0-5) , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

DANA MELE is a Pushcart-nominated writer and graphic novelist. Their debut, People Like Us, was shortlisted for the 2019 ITW Thriller Award for Best Young Adult Novel and is an ALA Rainbow List Selection. Dana's sophomore novel, Summer's Edge, was a New York Public Library Best Books for Teens title. Learn more at danamele.com.

Reviews for The Beast You Let In

""Thoughtful portrayals of queer teens navigating small-town politics emerge as a standout strength of this unsettling murder mystery."" -- Publishers Weekly ""Complex, dynamic... [and] fast-paced."" -- Kirkus ""A fast-paced thriller with some hefty emotional waves."" -- Booklist ""A gripping tale of supernatural horror."" -- School Library Journal