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mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
Trick or treating actually gets real and dangerous in this fun and spooky read, perfect for Halloween (or when you are in the mood for something spooky and can't wait for Halloween).
I just love that I have the chance to read all these books again, or well those that I have. This series is just such a delight, despite being for kids it is still pretty creepy and spooky.
In this our MC moves to a brand-new town and finds out that Halloween is something that is not done, is not celebrated. No trick-or-treating. No nothing. Of course she isn't amused by that as Halloween is also her birthday. I could totally understand her feeling, a new town and the one thing you are looking forward to is banned? Forbidden? Not allowed? I could imagine that she would rebel and just ask her friends to go out and trick or treat.
I do feel that if the town, if the people, had been more open and honest on why Halloween is not allowed, maybe less kids would have disappeared for eternity. Now there are warnings and foreboding stuff happening, but really, do you think a teen would listen to that if they don't get much explanation following that? You should really talk to them honestly and openly.
In the end we do learn of the origins of what the curse is about and I was pretty horrified. I would have liked some way to break the curse, but I guess the town is cursed forever. Until all eternity.
I did love that our MC was able to make friends so easily and they quickly took her in their midst. I even loved that she found a cute boy. Despite having to move so far and to such a small town, she is having a great time.
I had a laugh that the girls in the town didn't know about Halloween or trick or treat at all. Then again, given how the parents and adults of the place are I guess even the smallest references are banned. I do wonder do they even check tv/shows/books? Because that is where I got my knowledge from trick or treating/halloween from. It was quite fun to see our MC take them under her wing and explain everything about Halloween and what it was about.
The ending, and especially the epilogue had me feeling so sad. That poor girl.
All in all, a great book and I am glad I got the chance to re-read it. I would recommend this one (and others from the series).
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I just love that I have the chance to read all these books again, or well those that I have. This series is just such a delight, despite being for kids it is still pretty creepy and spooky.
In this our MC moves to a brand-new town and finds out that Halloween is something that is not done, is not celebrated. No trick-or-treating. No nothing. Of course she isn't amused by that as Halloween is also her birthday. I could totally understand her feeling, a new town and the one thing you are looking forward to is banned? Forbidden? Not allowed? I could imagine that she would rebel and just ask her friends to go out and trick or treat.
I do feel that if the town, if the people, had been more open and honest on why Halloween is not allowed, maybe less kids would have disappeared for eternity. Now there are warnings and foreboding stuff happening, but really, do you think a teen would listen to that if they don't get much explanation following that? You should really talk to them honestly and openly.
In the end we do learn of the origins of what the curse is about and I was pretty horrified. I would have liked some way to break the curse, but I guess the town is cursed forever. Until all eternity.
I did love that our MC was able to make friends so easily and they quickly took her in their midst. I even loved that she found a cute boy. Despite having to move so far and to such a small town, she is having a great time.
I had a laugh that the girls in the town didn't know about Halloween or trick or treat at all. Then again, given how the parents and adults of the place are I guess even the smallest references are banned. I do wonder do they even check tv/shows/books? Because that is where I got my knowledge from trick or treating/halloween from. It was quite fun to see our MC take them under her wing and explain everything about Halloween and what it was about.
The ending, and especially the epilogue had me feeling so sad. That poor girl.
All in all, a great book and I am glad I got the chance to re-read it. I would recommend this one (and others from the series).
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
andreacaro's review against another edition
4.0
Evokes memories of reading R. L. Stine books in one sitting. It's middle grade, but scants a bit younger. Still really enjoyable. This won't be a 4 or 5 star read for everyone, but I considered the genre and the intended age group and I really did have a good time. The plot isn't new to anyone that saw that one Halloween episode of Buffy, but my Halloween-loving heart had a good time anyway.
the_bookubus's review against another edition
4.0
Ashley and her parents move to a rural town called Heaton Corners. Getting used to the countryside after living in the city is strange at first but she soon makes friends who help her settle in at school. Halloween is fast approaching and as Ashley starts to make party plans she finds out that Heaton Corners doesn't do trick or treating! Adamant that she get to enjoy the holiday she goes ahead anyway... and finds out the reason why!
This was a super cute and spooky read, perfect for the Halloween season. Ashley was likeable and relatable; the story was well-written and well-paced. This is aimed at 8-12 year olds but it never felt like the author was dumbing anything down for a young audience. The direction the story took and the ending (no spoilers!) was really interesting and really quite dark, especially for a 'kids' book. I would recommend adding this one to your Halloween TBR!
This was a super cute and spooky read, perfect for the Halloween season. Ashley was likeable and relatable; the story was well-written and well-paced. This is aimed at 8-12 year olds but it never felt like the author was dumbing anything down for a young audience. The direction the story took and the ending (no spoilers!) was really interesting and really quite dark, especially for a 'kids' book. I would recommend adding this one to your Halloween TBR!
jlw_writes's review
5.0
4.5 Stars
I LOVED THIS! It was super creepy and super fun! My favorite of the 13 I've read.
I LOVED THIS! It was super creepy and super fun! My favorite of the 13 I've read.
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