Book Spotlight: Carousel by Sarah McKnight

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Carousel was the 5th place BBNYA 2025 finalist!

About BBNYA

The Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) is celebrating the books that made it to the semi-finals with a mini spotlight blitz tour for each title.

BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner.

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Page Count: 290 Pages

Genre: Horror, Thriller

Age Category: Young Adult

Date Published: April 27, 2024

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Book synopsis for Carousel by Sarah McKnight

Ladies and gentlemen, the show is about to begin…

All Laura Fitzpatrick wanted to do was tell her lab partner, Maddie, how she really feels about her, but when a perfect opportunity falls into her lap, Laura does what she does best – chickens out.

Then, Laura is dared to check out the abandoned carnival grounds outside of town, and she seizes the opportunity to prove to herself and others that she can be brave after all. To her surprise, Maddie isn’t about to let her go alone.

As they explore the eerie property, they’re thrust into an endless night of terror, where danger lurks around every corner. With a century-old mystery waiting to be uncovered, Laura must learn what true bravery means if she hopes to get herself – and Maddie – out of the Plum Creek Carnival alive.

Whatever you do, don't let the Carnival Man see you...

Where to find Carousel by Sarah McKnight online:

Get the book: Carousel Amazon affiliate link

Add to your shelf: Carousel on Goodreads

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About the author, Sarah McKnight

Sarah McKnight has been writing stories since she could pick up a pencil, and it often got her in trouble during math class. After a brief stint teaching English to unruly middle schoolers in Japan, she decided she wasn’t going to put off her dream of becoming a writer any longer and set to work. Her books tackle real-world issues such as anxiety, depression, and letting go of the past—with a little humor sprinkled in, too. She’s currently focusing more on her real passion—horror. A St. Louis native, she currently lives in Pennsylvania with her wonderful husband and five cats.

To stay up to date on her latest endeavors, be sure to follow Sarah on these platforms:

Twitter/X: @mcknight_writes

Facebook: Sarah McKnight – Author

TikTok: @sarahmcknightwrites

Instagram: sarahmcknightwrites

BlueSky: @mcknightwrites.bsky.social

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