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 I've never really written a review on a horror novel, this is also the first Young Adult horror novel I have read. I personally believe in the paranormal, although I am not crazy about it. I recognize that there could be something else out there. Our main character, Cas, certainly does as well. 
 Cassio Lowood is our hero of the novel, although he is definitely not a stereotypical hero. He kills the dead ever since his dad died killing the dead. He takes it upon himself to continue this "family legacy" that was left behind for him. His quest leads him to follow a tip for a ghost dubbed "Anna Dressed In Blood." Anna is a local legend that sends the weak at heart home crying to their mothers, and a story teens tell around campfires at parties. Cas finds out Anna is no mere legend, and goes after her. His first encounter with this girl dressed in blood is frightening, and horrific. Lives are taken. But Cas is spared. 
 ANNA DRESSED IN BLOOD is a wild ride you'll want to read in daylight. I loved the characters, I loved the way it was written, and I can't wait to read the sequel! Another thing I loved was the humor in the novel, I like a nice laugh to kind of bring me out of dark seriousness of the book. This is definitely one checking out, except if you're really squeamish! I still am replaying an unfortunate scene with a body being torn in half. 
 I usually don't like reading books with a male POV (don't kill me!) but I really got into Cas as the narrator, I think he is a well written character with depth. 
 The ending! Oh, that ending! It will make you want the next book at your fingertips!