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3.37 AVERAGE
3.37 AVERAGE
Penny, our 16 years old protagonist, works in a 80s themed mall with her best friend and her current crush. When she's asked to stay after closing and party in the store with her colleagues, she accepts just because she wants to fit in. But they are not alone in the mall, they hear a scream and find a teenager bleeding to death. Who is the killer? What's his motive? And why is he targeting the people who work in the mall?
Chopping Spree is a short and fast-paced (YA) horror novella, it's fun and it has a great retro vibe thanks to its music playlist. The plot is quite interesting and fun, I love when stories take place in a confined space, but in this case I feel like something was missing. There is a killer on the loose and I didn't feel the tension I hoped it would give me, and I believe it's because the characters of this novella are teenagers who really can't stay focused on the situation they're living! There's people dying in the mall and they flirt, drop jokes and discuss about consumerism... Uhm maybe try to save yourselves?
There are two plot twists that unfortunately I saw coming, but anyway I enjoyed reading this novella even though sometimes it doesn't feel realistic at all. Penny is a good character and I liked how she behaved in very stressful situations on the second half of the story - I can't say more as I would spoil the plot, but since Chopping Spree is not so long (around 70 pages), I would just invite you to read it! It's fast and fun just like its title!
3 stars.
* Thank you to Angela Sylvaine, Unnerving and NetGalley for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Chopping Spree is a short and fast-paced (YA) horror novella, it's fun and it has a great retro vibe thanks to its music playlist. The plot is quite interesting and fun, I love when stories take place in a confined space, but in this case I feel like something was missing. There is a killer on the loose and I didn't feel the tension I hoped it would give me, and I believe it's because the characters of this novella are teenagers who really can't stay focused on the situation they're living! There's people dying in the mall and they flirt, drop jokes and discuss about consumerism... Uhm maybe try to save yourselves?
There are two plot twists that unfortunately I saw coming, but anyway I enjoyed reading this novella even though sometimes it doesn't feel realistic at all. Penny is a good character and I liked how she behaved in very stressful situations on the second half of the story - I can't say more as I would spoil the plot, but since Chopping Spree is not so long (around 70 pages), I would just invite you to read it! It's fast and fun just like its title!
3 stars.
* Thank you to Angela Sylvaine, Unnerving and NetGalley for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
This was a fun quick read! I enjoyed the slasher mall theme. Read kind of like a cheesy b-horror movie, which I happen to like! Some good twists and turns in such a short read, although I saw some of it coming. I did love the 80s soundtrack mentioned throughout!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Fun little slasher novella! Comps would be Daybreak, The Order (for shows), southern book clubs guide
Thank you Angela for reaching out and offering me an ARC of your newest novel! I absolutely loved it and devoured it in two days!
This 80s themed slasher delivers with a surprising twist that goes off perfectly and I loved every second! There's music listed throughout which I love and there's even a playlist at the end.
Not everything is as it seems at the mall where Penny just started working. Local kids have been going missing at an alarming rate and no one has any answers. The authorities want to chalk it up to them being runaways, but Penny is starting to suspect foul play. She's just starting to make new friends and reconnect with old ones after a bad breakup, but little does she know she might just be getting involved in something nefarious without even knowing it.
Are you looking for a perfect slasher that you can read in one sitting? Getting ready for spooky season? Or are you a fan of the 80s and love the vibes? Then this one's for you!
This 80s themed slasher delivers with a surprising twist that goes off perfectly and I loved every second! There's music listed throughout which I love and there's even a playlist at the end.
Not everything is as it seems at the mall where Penny just started working. Local kids have been going missing at an alarming rate and no one has any answers. The authorities want to chalk it up to them being runaways, but Penny is starting to suspect foul play. She's just starting to make new friends and reconnect with old ones after a bad breakup, but little does she know she might just be getting involved in something nefarious without even knowing it.
Are you looking for a perfect slasher that you can read in one sitting? Getting ready for spooky season? Or are you a fan of the 80s and love the vibes? Then this one's for you!
dark
fast-paced
This one was a good time. It had old school slasher vibes, like the Netflix Fear Street movies. It also managed to surprise me. I'll be vague here. I'll just say that I liked the direction the story went in.
After reading this and Frost Bite from this author, I can say i'll definitely be reading more from them.
I'd recommend this to those who enjoy Goosebumps, Fear Streat, the Scream movies, 80s nostalgia, and slashers in general.
After reading this and Frost Bite from this author, I can say i'll definitely be reading more from them.
I'd recommend this to those who enjoy Goosebumps, Fear Streat, the Scream movies, 80s nostalgia, and slashers in general.
This is a sharply paced novella with all those good throwback slasher vibes I always love reading.
It's about some mall workers working late one night after the mall closes and soon discover dead bodies. The killer is donning a wolf mask and slaughtering anyone in his path.
But there are twists and secrets to be discovered and our main protagonist realises the killer might not be the worst thing she faces this night.
This book wastes no time setting up this creepy premise and then it becomes deadlier and more nefarious as the story progresses. For being a novella, it really packs a bloody punch and integrates it's secrets seamlessly into an action packed thrilling narrative. I highly recommend it!
It's about some mall workers working late one night after the mall closes and soon discover dead bodies. The killer is donning a wolf mask and slaughtering anyone in his path.
But there are twists and secrets to be discovered and our main protagonist realises the killer might not be the worst thing she faces this night.
This book wastes no time setting up this creepy premise and then it becomes deadlier and more nefarious as the story progresses. For being a novella, it really packs a bloody punch and integrates it's secrets seamlessly into an action packed thrilling narrative. I highly recommend it!
Fast paced with a great twist. I loved this novella and would continue reading to see where Penny ends up if I could! Really happy I picked this up on a whim.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced