A review by connorjdaley
Attack of the Jack-O'-Lanterns by R.L. Stine

adventurous funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Grabbed this recently with my fiancé in our quest to secure all of the GB books. As I was headed to my parents for my day off, I wanted to grab a quick read, and this cover fit right into the ‘almost halloween’ atmosphere. 

I really enjoyed that the entire plot is just a group of friends plotting a revenge-scare. As this is a real short one, the singular desire worked out perfectly. Drew and her friends really can’t just let it lie, they need revenge…something to wipe the smugness away from their meaner friends’ faces. The plan may or may not work…I won’t spoil it. 

In typical goosebumps fashion, the ending of this one is entirely out of left field, totally unforeseen and unguessable. Not necessarily my favorite, but still a silly, fun read. A 3.5/5* for me.