Scan barcode
zeronvalentine's review
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
Dont bother with it, boring, they clearly didn't know much of 1997, felt more like a 2000s era. Drones on, on things that absolutely do not matter an gives zero information on things that do. Definitely do not recommend.
rachel_jozie's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
4.0
*I'm not going to give you the 'what this book is about' blurb - you can read that elsewhere.
1. Stockton and MacMillan are the author pairing I didn’t know I needed. I love both of their writing styles, but never would have thought to pair them up. Thankfully, they went for it, and it turned out to be AWESOME.
2. This is a Halloween-themed slasher, so not only does it pair 2 fantastic authors; it’s also 2 of the themes I am a total sucker for: Halloween and good ol’ slasher gore. Especially when that slasher gore creates a sense of foreboding and dread.
3. I find kids to be creepy in general. I mean, there ARE social media accounts dedicated to the weird and unsettling things kids say and do. However, for the most part, kids are seen as innocent and pure, so when that innocence is corrupted by something otherworldly, it adds a level of creepiness to the plot. Adults? Well, we’re just nasty destroyers of all that is good, but kids are the opposite, so pairing them with a demonic force is a great way to up the horror ante.
4. The ending was left open; I believe the authors are planning another installment (don’t quote me on that). I’m curious to see which character from this first book it follows, if any, because there are a couple of avenues that could be really entertaining!5. If you’re into the Halloween (Michael Myers) movies, you’ll probably enjoy this quick read!
2. This is a Halloween-themed slasher, so not only does it pair 2 fantastic authors; it’s also 2 of the themes I am a total sucker for: Halloween and good ol’ slasher gore. Especially when that slasher gore creates a sense of foreboding and dread.
3. I find kids to be creepy in general. I mean, there ARE social media accounts dedicated to the weird and unsettling things kids say and do. However, for the most part, kids are seen as innocent and pure, so when that innocence is corrupted by something otherworldly, it adds a level of creepiness to the plot. Adults? Well, we’re just nasty destroyers of all that is good, but kids are the opposite, so pairing them with a demonic force is a great way to up the horror ante.
4. The ending was left open; I believe the authors are planning another installment (don’t quote me on that). I’m curious to see which character from this first book it follows, if any, because there are a couple of avenues that could be really entertaining!5. If you’re into the Halloween (Michael Myers) movies, you’ll probably enjoy this quick read!
More...