If you loved how Andy, Kerri, Nate, and the gang in Meddling Kids must come together years after their original adventures to face a terrifying threat, you'll be hooked by The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires. Here, a tight-knit book club of Southern women rally to protect their community from a charming but deadly monster, blending nostalgia, teamwork, and chilling suspense in a way that'll feel satisfyingly familiar.

If the sharp, irreverent humor and playful genre satire of Meddling Kids (like the Scooby-Doo homages and witty banter) made you laugh as much as shiver, you’ll enjoy Horrorstör. Set in an IKEA-like furniture store haunted by supernatural forces, this novel packs in clever jokes, hilarious character dynamics, and a sly self-awareness, all while delivering genuine scares.

If you were gripped by the urgent, mission-driven plot of Meddling Kids—with the crew racing to uncover the truth and survive eldritch horrors—you’ll be glued to The Troop. A group of teens on a remote island must fight for their lives as a terrifying organism invades, propelling the story at breakneck speed and ratcheting up the stakes with every page.

If you loved the way Meddling Kids kept surprising you with reality-bending revelations and twists about the true nature of the monsters, Mexican Gothic will keep you guessing. As Noemí investigates the eerie High Place mansion, the story twists into shocking supernatural territory, unraveling secrets that will leave you reeling.

If you enjoyed how Meddling Kids balanced Lovecraftian dread with sardonic, darkly funny moments (like the banter between traumatized friends), you’ll appreciate Imaginary Friend. Chbosky’s novel features an unsettling supernatural threat in a small town—but it’s the blend of macabre humor and genuine scares that will feel right at home to you.