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The Surprise Party by R.L. Stine

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narmowen's review against another edition

3.0

This Fear Street book has the same issue as all the rest: the twist is revealed in the last five (or less) pages, and it's quickly wrapped up with a bow.

doriansbooks's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced

2.75

roxiethebookslayer's review against another edition

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3.0

"Dwayne was a first-class sleazoid creep."

In this second installment of the Fear Street series, Meg plans a surprise party for her BFF, Ellen, whom is visiting for the first times since she moved away suddenly after the death of her boyfriend, Evan. Not everyone thinks that is such a great idea. She has someone calling her house with threats unless she cancels the party. Rather than cancel, Meg investigates.

Who could it be? Brian, her weird cousin, is obsessed with the RPG Wizards and Dungeons. Her boyfriend, Tony, has been acting weird since Evan's accident. Ellen herself? I mean she hates parties.

But when Ellen and 4th Level Wizard Brian team up to bring Evan back, the surprise party surprises everyone.

Dislikes: Meg's reaction to Tony and Ellen.

⭐⭐ for being entertaining
.25

maddiefatty's review against another edition

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5.0

It was really good better than The New Girl

deeznuts_69's review against another edition

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dark mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

whatischellereading's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A year ago, Evan was shot dead in the Fear Street woods. No one was ever arrested. Now with his then girlfriend Ellen returning to Shadyside, Meg and best friend Shannon decide to throw her a surprise welcome home party. But will there be more surprises than just the party?

I quite enjoyed this one, more so than The New Girl. Meg is much more endearing character and you can tell she's just innocence personified, especially with how Stine describes her appearance with the cherub like face. This one is less spooky and more of a whodunnit but who doesn't love those!?

rachel_jozie's review against another edition

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4.0

3.75/5
*I'm not going to give you the 'what this book is about' blurb - you can read that for yourself.

1. I found this 2nd book of the series better than the first since there was less stalker vibes.
2. This was also twistier and more sinister than book 1.
3. But - this town is full of a bunch of teenagers who seriously need therapy. Curse or no curse.
4. Kindle Unlimited really needs to offer the rest of the series and not just a teaser!