See the Cover of Codie Crowley’s Queer YA Slasher 'Body Count' (Exclusive)

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PEOPLE has an exclusive excerpt of Codie Crowley's queer feminist YA slasher novel Body Count

The book follows a girl battling a monster during prom weekend

Body Count arrives next year via Disney Hyperion

Codie Crowley is putting a terrifying twist on prom.

PEOPLE has an exclusive first look at Body Count , the Here Lies a Vengeful Bitch author's new queer feminist YA horror novel. The book is due out next year from Disney Hyperion.

The book follows Sundae Valentine, who survived a battle with a monster seven years prior. During the fight, the monster granted Sundae three wishes — which she learns will have a deadly price during prom weekend at the Jersey Shore.

In order to stop the potential carnage, Sundae must head to the shore. But a monster is lurking ami