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lanidon's review
2.0
The oatmeal one is truly horrifying, but the average of these stories is mediocre
mlettus's review
4.0
Josh Allen is one of my new favorite authors to recommend. His stories are frightening!.
popthebutterfly's review
dark
emotional
medium-paced
5.0
Disclaimer: I received this arc and e-arc from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: Only If You Dare: 13 Stories of Darkness and Doom
Author: Josh Allen and Sarah J. Coleman (Illustrator)
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 5/5
Recommended For...: Middle Grade readers, horror
Genre: MG Horror
Publication Date: August 31, 2021
Publisher: Holiday House
Pages: 208
Recommended Age: 12+ (death, some scary moments)
Explanation of CWs: Very free of gore and violence, but death is shown and mentioned. There's also some scary moments for younger kids.
Synopsis: You never know what's out to get you. Though you might think you're safe from monsters and menaces, everyday objects can turn against you, too. A mysterious microwave. A threatening board game. A snowman that refuses to melt. Even your own heartbeat has its secrets. Thu-thump. Thu-thump. When you stop to listen, each beat sounds more menacing than the last.
Master storyteller Josh Allen brings thirteen nightmare scenarios to life in this page-turning collection that's perfect for budding horror junkies. In his wondrous world, danger waits behind every doorway . . . even in the most ordinary places.
Review: I really liked this! It was a fun short story anthology and I loved how horrifying but fun they all were. The book had great story building and it's definitely campfire story material!
My only concern is that I wish the book was a bit more interwoven and connected.
Verdict: It was great!
Book: Only If You Dare: 13 Stories of Darkness and Doom
Author: Josh Allen and Sarah J. Coleman (Illustrator)
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 5/5
Recommended For...: Middle Grade readers, horror
Genre: MG Horror
Publication Date: August 31, 2021
Publisher: Holiday House
Pages: 208
Recommended Age: 12+ (death, some scary moments)
Explanation of CWs: Very free of gore and violence, but death is shown and mentioned. There's also some scary moments for younger kids.
Synopsis: You never know what's out to get you. Though you might think you're safe from monsters and menaces, everyday objects can turn against you, too. A mysterious microwave. A threatening board game. A snowman that refuses to melt. Even your own heartbeat has its secrets. Thu-thump. Thu-thump. When you stop to listen, each beat sounds more menacing than the last.
Master storyteller Josh Allen brings thirteen nightmare scenarios to life in this page-turning collection that's perfect for budding horror junkies. In his wondrous world, danger waits behind every doorway . . . even in the most ordinary places.
Review: I really liked this! It was a fun short story anthology and I loved how horrifying but fun they all were. The book had great story building and it's definitely campfire story material!
My only concern is that I wish the book was a bit more interwoven and connected.
Verdict: It was great!