One night a month, kids rule Tremorglade. They can stay up all night and do whatever they want. Once their parents have been securely locked in their cages, that is.

“Set up, lock in, watch out.”

Every full moon, the adults of Tremorglade transform into Rippers; they’re hirsute and they have fangs and claws. Raw meat becomes much more appetising to them and if you’re not careful, you’ll also be on the menu.

“Here in Tremorglade, because we’re so isolated, we don’t have to put up with many of the horrors that the rest of the world does - deadly weather, plagues, violent crime and marauding pirates.”

In fact, it’s so scary out there that hardly anyone ever leaves Tremorglade.

Thirteen year old Sel is approaching the age where they too will Turn but for now, their Confinement night is spent outside of a cage.

This was a really entertaining read. I guessed some plot points before Sel experienced them but it didn’t bother me as I was having too much fun.

Although I liked Sel, the standout character for me was Ingrid, Sel’s archnemesis. Taekwondo champion Ingrid hates everyone but her hatred for Sel is next level. Dora, who Ingrid is responsible for on Confinement night, was the person I most wanted to spend more time with.

This book has horror, action and humour, with an overarching mystery that kept me engaged. I loved learning how this insular community worked, especially its technology, and trying to figure out who I could trust.

I flew through this book and can’t wait for the sequel.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster Australia for the opportunity to read this book. I’m rounding up from 4.5 stars.