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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
Not gonna lie, I had forgotten this was a prequel when I went into it. I was like why are we in an escape room? Who are these people? Go me. But once I figured out what was happening, I was able to go full in.
While I did enjoy this book, it just didn't have the same feel as the rest. I get that it was a prequel and was set in a different time, but I missed the social media aspect that the other two books had in full force. That aspect was also such an integral part of the other two stories that it was just weird not to have it here.
One thing that I do really like about McNeil's writing is how visual it is. I could see every aspect of this escape room so vividly, it felt like I was watching a movie. But what I was missing was the character connection. And honestly, I only ever felt that with the DRBC way back in the first book.
Since this was a prequel, I kept trying to figure out how it connected to the 1st & 2nd book. I had a few theories and once I figured it out, just wow... and creepy.
Overall, this series was a lot of fun to read and I recommend it to anyone who loves the teen horror movie genre because this just fit right in with those.
While I did enjoy this book, it just didn't have the same feel as the rest. I get that it was a prequel and was set in a different time, but I missed the social media aspect that the other two books had in full force. That aspect was also such an integral part of the other two stories that it was just weird not to have it here.
One thing that I do really like about McNeil's writing is how visual it is. I could see every aspect of this escape room so vividly, it felt like I was watching a movie. But what I was missing was the character connection. And honestly, I only ever felt that with the DRBC way back in the first book.
Since this was a prequel, I kept trying to figure out how it connected to the 1st & 2nd book. I had a few theories and once I figured it out, just wow... and creepy.
Overall, this series was a lot of fun to read and I recommend it to anyone who loves the teen horror movie genre because this just fit right in with those.
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
challenging
mysterious
I loved #MurderTrending and felt #MurderFunding was a little derivative; #NoEscape is a prequel of sorts but follows virtually the same formula of gory, strange deaths awaiting people for seemingly no reason. There's a strong And Then There Were None wiff here as well. Who is behind it all is part of the mystery, but there are clues. Likewise, Persey's identity is hinted at strongly throughout the book but there is one identity that clever readers will suspect but the actual revelation should be a surprise. It looks as though there will be another book, and I really hope the author breaks out of her innovative death routine.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book series is such a guilty pleasure for me. Is it the best thing I've ever read? No.
Will I read everything that ever comes out in this series? Absolutely.
This book specifically was extra fun because of the escape room style plot. The puzzles themselves were diabolical and when you add in a murder subplot, it becomes so much more intriguing. If you're a fan of slashers, this is the series for you!
Will I read everything that ever comes out in this series? Absolutely.
This book specifically was extra fun because of the escape room style plot. The puzzles themselves were diabolical and when you add in a murder subplot, it becomes so much more intriguing. If you're a fan of slashers, this is the series for you!
I didn't realize this book was a prequel to the other two until the very ending. But it worked really well! I'm still a little confused by the ending....but I liked it nonetheless!
Spoiler
I initially thought Persey was crazy Kimmie, but the timeline for that doesn't make sense. It also just doesn't make sense that Persey would do that! I guess Lincoln/Kevin/Abe/The Postman had a daughter and named her Kimmie in honor of his sister? Maybe book 4 will find Persey coming out of hiding from wherever she was during the first two books!
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
My full review can be found on the Epilie Aspie Chick blog!
I enjoy the #murdertrending series and was looking forward to this prequel, but it doesn't quite have the same magic as the first two books. They definitely tie to the original books, but it doesn't become entirely evident until the end.
I enjoy the #murdertrending series and was looking forward to this prequel, but it doesn't quite have the same magic as the first two books. They definitely tie to the original books, but it doesn't become entirely evident until the end.
4.5/5
this book wasn’t perfect, towards the middle i had a feeling i knew where the plot was going(and ended up correct), but it still was super entertaining.
i love escape rooms, so this was so entertaining to visualize all the puzzles & clues, so although this book was missing the social media aspect i loved from books 1&2, the escape room concept made up for it.
the last like 3 chaps or so WOWW i had figured the plot twists out, but didn’t connect them together so wow.
when i first read the synopsis for this book i was confused how it related to the first 2 books… but after finishing AHHHH i had to go back & look through the other books to try and connect all the dots in my head haha.
one thing i did not enjoy though was the author’s charming (annoying) use of including the antonym to the previous word in parentheses constantly. it was witty the first 2 times, but it got so boring so quickly. 1/3 of the time the word in the () didn’t even make sense grammatically if you were to insert it in the sentence which bothered me even more.
[[SPOILERSSSSSSS]]
WOW ok so by a certain point i was getting suspicious of kevin, and i was wondering what persey’s involvement would turn out to be. but i didn’t even realize that they never gave any of her family member’s names
this book wasn’t perfect, towards the middle i had a feeling i knew where the plot was going(and ended up correct), but it still was super entertaining.
i love escape rooms, so this was so entertaining to visualize all the puzzles & clues, so although this book was missing the social media aspect i loved from books 1&2, the escape room concept made up for it.
the last like 3 chaps or so WOWW i had figured the plot twists out, but didn’t connect them together so wow.
when i first read the synopsis for this book i was confused how it related to the first 2 books… but after finishing AHHHH i had to go back & look through the other books to try and connect all the dots in my head haha.
one thing i did not enjoy though was the author’s charming (annoying) use of including the antonym to the previous word in parentheses constantly. it was witty the first 2 times, but it got so boring so quickly. 1/3 of the time the word in the () didn’t even make sense grammatically if you were to insert it in the sentence which bothered me even more.
[[SPOILERSSSSSSS]]
WOW ok so by a certain point i was getting suspicious of kevin, and i was wondering what persey’s involvement would turn out to be. but i didn’t even realize that they never gave any of her family member’s names
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I luv luv luv the #murdertrending series and I adored this book. The plot twist was like... insane and I understand why it connects to the overall series now. I really hope there is another book that takes place in between #noescape and #murdertrending so we can have a clearer path for connection.
If you like things like Danganronpa or any sort of mystery death game, this is definitely a good read. The intricate thought that had to be put into creating these situations is so insane. I hope this series never ends.
If you like things like Danganronpa or any sort of mystery death game, this is definitely a good read. The intricate thought that had to be put into creating these situations is so insane. I hope this series never ends.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Death of parent
Minor: Ableism, Alcoholism, Abandonment