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duchessofreadin's review against another edition
4.0
This collection of spooky tales will keep you on the edge of your seat from page one! It was an amazing read, and the authors did not disappoint with their stories! I am looking forward to reading the rest of the books in this series!
nikki_jcf's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
pantehnreads's review
5.0
A great collection of horror stories, they were all very entertaining and the last few really had me engaged. Loved the twists and turns, just when I thought I had it all figured out, it throws me a twist. I love the Scare Street books, and there is a lot of talent in them. Great read, and great writing.
charmsand's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
moreilly1917's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
silenttwg's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
4.0
An anthology of short horror stories from a collection of different authors.
This was a fun collection, great to kill a bit of time with. Many of the stories struck the nostalgic tone with me, making me think of Goosebumps and Mary Downing Hahn, some were darker, some were funny, and some you felt like you've read before. But that's the fun of short stories, there's always something for everyone. These stories were well written and edited, nothing yanking me from each story presented.
Admittedly, the end story made me roll my eyes a bit. It started out well but I think this is one of those pieces of work where you see the short story aspect being a detriment. If it had more time to grow and develop and the relationship between the kid and counselor expanded upon, it would have been better. Instead it felt rushed with too much of a need to suspend your disbelief.
But this was an exception for me in the book, not the rule of thumb. Overall, the stories kept my attention and were an enjoyable read. I'll likely be checking out more of the series.
This was a fun collection, great to kill a bit of time with. Many of the stories struck the nostalgic tone with me, making me think of Goosebumps and Mary Downing Hahn, some were darker, some were funny, and some you felt like you've read before. But that's the fun of short stories, there's always something for everyone. These stories were well written and edited, nothing yanking me from each story presented.
Admittedly, the end story made me roll my eyes a bit. It started out well but I think this is one of those pieces of work where you see the short story aspect being a detriment. If it had more time to grow and develop and the relationship between the kid and counselor expanded upon, it would have been better. Instead it felt rushed with too much of a need to suspend your disbelief.
But this was an exception for me in the book, not the rule of thumb. Overall, the stories kept my attention and were an enjoyable read. I'll likely be checking out more of the series.
bobswat's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
4.0
Mixture of high-quality horror to schlocky horror. All entertaining.
ktharp89's review
4.0
Really well written stories. Each story has a perfect ending and they are all different. Loved it. I'm excited to read more volumes.
duchessofreadin's review
4.0
This collection of spooky tales will keep you on the edge of your seat from page one! It was an amazing read, and the authors did not disappoint with their stories! I am looking forward to reading the rest of the books in this series!