Caiden and Sam find themselves trapped and alone in a vast warehouse with a soul-feeding demon in this hair-raising horror from bestselling and award-winning author Jennifer Killick.
Soul Feeder by Jennifer Killick
Published by Barrington Stoke; June 4, 2026
Genres: Horror | Fiction | Middle School | Paranormal | Suspense
Pages: 104 pages
Format: Kindle
Source: NetGalley
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T/W: Horror, Death, Monsters, Depression, 3 uses of “bad-ass”, some graphic horror imagery
Rated: Middle School, 9+
★★★★☆ | 4 / 5
Summary
Caiden and his best friend Sam are used to coming across some pretty weird stuff while helping Caiden’s dad in his house-clearing business, but nothing like the grotesque mounted heads of bizarre, other-worldly creatures they find in Sasha Kinski’s home. It’s clear that something awful has happened here, and it’s not over yet …
Alone in the family warehouse that evening, the boys make the terrifying discovery that they have brought an uninvited, evil passenger back with them from the Kinski house.
With their very souls in peril, can Caiden and Sam unravel the mystery in time to save themselves …?
My Review
Thank you, Netgalley and Barrington Stoke, for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I was today years old when I discovered there is a publisher that designs and creates dyslexia-friendly books for children. They are super accessible with specially designed readable font, and edited to be short and quick reads for a satisfying sense of achievement. This helps continue to foster a sense of confidence while making a difference in young readers to foster a love for reading.
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Understanding the publisher’s mission enhances the reading experience, allowing readers to better appreciate how the book is tailored to its intended audience.
I believe this is a wonderful initiative, and the story itself speaks at a level that any reader can pick up and enjoy. It’s quick, fast-paced, and suitable for the middle-grade audience. There are visuals at various points in the story to help the reader see how the characters look, what the setting appears like, and what action is taking place. I love the simplicity of it.
Caiden and Sam are young, and their dialogue reflects the language many kids will recognize and connect with. While some word choices may feel informal, they contribute to the authenticity of the characters’ voices. For example, instances of “cos”, instead of using the whole word “because”. Sam’s occasional use of more formal words provides a nice balance and offers opportunities for readers to encounter new words in context.
Overall, this is an enjoyable and accessible quick read. It is also a strong start to what could potentially become a compelling series, which I would be interested in continuing. I appreciate the opportunity to experience both the story and the thoughtful publishing approach behind it.
★★★★☆ | 4 / 5
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