Reviews with content warning for Gore - Tastes Like Candy

I think this is a fine YA Horror. The story is really quick and the characters are all well thought out and it really did feel like a real group of friends in high school. The gore was good, and I had an okay time reading it.
The reason behind the lower score is that I can tell I'm going to forget about this book. It's not a standout in a good or bad way, so I mean, that's better than being so bad I have to remember it.

Sucks it had to be Blythe though, I really liked her.

Crying score: nope

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amweber's review

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dark tense fast-paced

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

3.5

Overall, I enjoyed this slasher for a quick, fun (but gory) read. The characters of

Violet, Blythe, and James

were the most fleshed-out, but I found myself forgetting details about the others and caring less than I wanted to

when they were violently murdered.

I also predicted the killer very early on in the book. I am notoriously terrible at predicting twists and reveals, so this was kind of a red flag to me. If I can predict it, anyone can.

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micasreads's review against another edition

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3.0

The Senior Year Scavenger Hunt is always a big deal for incoming seniors at Pritchett High. This year a group of eight friends are chosen to take part in the hunt at the local carnival grounds. The girls are out to have a good time and start their senior year, but someone else has other ideas for their night at the carnival grounds. The lights and rides turn on and off and screams echo in the darkness. One by one, the girls are murdered by someone in a grotesque Halloween mask - the question is who will be the final girl…if there is one?

This was a fun way to finish out my spooky reads for October. I love reading a decent slasher story. The setup was decent and the story was well-told until the murderer explained the reason for their rampage. I was surprised by the killer's identity but found the motive ridiculous. Also, the name the girls gave the murderer made me roll my eyes. I understand the meaning of it but the name itself is childish. This would be a good choice if you are looking for a short slasher book to end your Halloween reading.

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corporealmystic's review

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adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

The characters in this book aren't particularly flushed out to the point that you get attached to them. However you do get an overall sense of who they are at their young age and what us important to them at the time

The atmosphere of this book is southern small town. It seems like everyone knows everyone but you don't really get to see it expanded upon. Once the actual action of the book begins the atmosphere changes to what should feel scary but has more of a 'i should be scared but I'm not' vibe.

The writing in the book is decent, not overly simplistic but at an average level for most readers.

The plot is well flushed out. Group of friends attacked by a deranged murderer in a theme park on the out skirts of town. There is a twist but if you are aware throughout you will be able to figure it out early on.

Overall I greatly enjoyed the book. It was fast paced, a quick easy fun read. There is some gruesome discriptions so please check trigger warnings prior to reading.

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