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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
I have to say, although I love the illustration of Raquel, I don't think cover does justice to this being a horror novel. I got sports vibes from it. I didn't notice the little monster claws/legs in the background on first viewing. But this is definitely horror, with some blood and gore, so be prepared for that going in.
The Echo game sounds a lot like the sort of creepypasta horror stories that get passed around Reddit and other forums, with just enough specificity to have you questioning whether they're real or not.
This is being marketed as Stranger Things meets Jordan Peele, which I think is a fair comparison: it definitely has social thriller elements, and it has the weirdness of Stranger Things, but with a little more gore.
I did feel like this got a little bit didactic at times, but I think that's a complaint coming from being a 32-year-old reading a YA novel and not necessarily an issue with the book itself.
If you want an antiracist sapphic YA social thriller and can stomach some body horror, give this one a try.
Content warnings: gore, violence, racism, gun use, police brutality, discussion of cannibalism, fire injuries/burns
Full review at the Lesbrary.
The Echo game sounds a lot like the sort of creepypasta horror stories that get passed around Reddit and other forums, with just enough specificity to have you questioning whether they're real or not.
This is being marketed as Stranger Things meets Jordan Peele, which I think is a fair comparison: it definitely has social thriller elements, and it has the weirdness of Stranger Things, but with a little more gore.
I did feel like this got a little bit didactic at times, but I think that's a complaint coming from being a 32-year-old reading a YA novel and not necessarily an issue with the book itself.
If you want an antiracist sapphic YA social thriller and can stomach some body horror, give this one a try.
Content warnings: gore, violence, racism, gun use, police brutality, discussion of cannibalism, fire injuries/burns
Full review at the Lesbrary.
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What. The. Fuck did I just read?? 🤮👎 not a good book. It’s supposed to be a horror book but it was just plain stupid. And the ending?? Why did they act like everything was fine when they were still STUCK IN A SCHOOL??? Idiots 🙄 I would not recommend this book…
I haven't seen Stranger Things or Get out before reading this so I don't know much if it's the same vibe but it was extremely thrilling and intruiging to read. Very easy to get emersed in the story. A great YA horror
Stranger Things meets Get Out in Burn Down, Rise Up.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
I wish there was more of a fight at the end with the big bad and I wanted a little bit more romance
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Bizarre. That's all I've got for this one. Just bizarre. None of the characters were especially interesting and I found the whole "Echo" thing just not very interesting.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was a fun romp through the Bronx, with some Stranger Things elements in the mix. Monsters? Check. A Game? Check. Urban Legend? Check. Rules. Check. The fight for past injustices. Check. Break the rules, you don't come back from the Echo. Definitely a love letter to the Bronx. I look forward to interviewing Vincent at TLA and to ask where they got the inspiration for the story!