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katejoanna's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
An unexpectedly bizarre novel, definitely a unique idea and reading this is an experience in itself. Jeremy has a way of pulling you into the story and a sense of tumbling down the rabbit hole as you read, there really is no better explanation than that.
The anthropomorphic spoon popping up and having its own mini-stories was just brilliant, I absolutely loved that as well
(GO TEAM SPOON 🥄)!!
I was sent this one as an ARC and in all honestly probably wouldn’t have picked it up as a normal read, yet I’m so glad I did. It was interesting to say the least.
I feel like this is a story and characters that will stick with me and keep me wondering.
It started out a little confusing (though really, as if the whole book wasn’t…), I really wasn’t sure what was happening at first.
I really like the characters voice/narration but don’t personally like the writing style, it’s not bad at all, in fact it is very well done, however just not really the style for me.
Never the less I did get used to it and it works really well for this book actually, keeping the reader on their toes and stumbling along right there with the characters.
This was quirky, warm and funny with enthralling story telling, full of interesting twists and expertly crafted.
Definitely a trip and a little crazy in the best way!
This was surprisingly lighthearted for something that still remains creepy and serious.
Great colourful description, especially with setting scenes and bringing the animatronics, rides and carnival to life in your mind.
It’s one of those books you want to instantly turn over and start at the beginning again, rereading until you’ve picked it apart and seen it from every angle, desperate to figure it out.
I’m still not sure I fully understand it.
Trigger warning- I really didn’t like the live feeding reference in regards to looking after someone’s pet snakes. It was unnecessary especially since they literally mention frozen thawed rodents and you can tell the author has the knowledge behind animal care to know better.
My only real complaint is not really having anything explained and figured out, though the ending leaves an intriguing ambiguity.
Most things are wrapped up, but my biggest questions still go unanswered…
It’s so going to bug me.
The anthropomorphic spoon popping up and having its own mini-stories was just brilliant, I absolutely loved that as well
(GO TEAM SPOON 🥄)!!
I was sent this one as an ARC and in all honestly probably wouldn’t have picked it up as a normal read, yet I’m so glad I did. It was interesting to say the least.
I feel like this is a story and characters that will stick with me and keep me wondering.
It started out a little confusing (though really, as if the whole book wasn’t…), I really wasn’t sure what was happening at first.
I really like the characters voice/narration but don’t personally like the writing style, it’s not bad at all, in fact it is very well done, however just not really the style for me.
Never the less I did get used to it and it works really well for this book actually, keeping the reader on their toes and stumbling along right there with the characters.
This was quirky, warm and funny with enthralling story telling, full of interesting twists and expertly crafted.
Definitely a trip and a little crazy in the best way!
This was surprisingly lighthearted for something that still remains creepy and serious.
Great colourful description, especially with setting scenes and bringing the animatronics, rides and carnival to life in your mind.
It’s one of those books you want to instantly turn over and start at the beginning again, rereading until you’ve picked it apart and seen it from every angle, desperate to figure it out.
I’m still not sure I fully understand it.
Trigger warning- I really didn’t like the live feeding reference in regards to looking after someone’s pet snakes. It was unnecessary especially since they literally mention frozen thawed rodents and you can tell the author has the knowledge behind animal care to know better.
My only real complaint is not really having anything explained and figured out, though the ending leaves an intriguing ambiguity.
Most things are wrapped up, but my biggest questions still go unanswered…
It’s so going to bug me.
Content Warnings
Minor: Car accident, Domestic abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Animal cruelty, and Gore
Mention of live feeding to snakes
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