
Book
Cry Out Loud
(a Graphic Novel)
Tara O'Connor
Random House Children's Books · Print & ebook · September 16, 2025
Reading lane: YA Paranormal Comics
In this spine-chilling YA horror graphic novel, a rebellious Irish teen visits distant relatives, only to discover that she's to be sacrificed as part of a generational blood ritual.
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
Dark, Fast, Messy
For when you want teen angst, supernatural dread, and a little romantic friction in panels.
Come here for
- edgy YA paranormal-comics energy
- graphic-novel momentum with horror-romance overlap
Expect
- category-first appeal
- a sustained, immersive read
Book Details
- Authors
- Tara O'Connor
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Published
- September 16, 2025
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- YA Paranormal Comics · YA Horror Comics
- Reading lane
- YA Paranormal Comics
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Publisher Categories
YA Graphic Novels
YA Horror Comics
YA Paranormal Comics
About This Book
In this spine-chilling YA horror graphic novel, a rebellious Irish teen visits distant relatives, only to discover that she's to be sacrificed as part of a generational blood ritual. Now, she must confront her ancestors and break the violent cycle to save herself. Nobody understands Nell. Strongheaded, fiercely independent, and constantly furious, Nell just wants to be free to carve out her own path in life. And she doesn't care whether her mom or anyone else approves of her...
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