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branthegremblin's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
heidi_may91's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
inkysplodge's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and Body horror
mortisaurois's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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? N/A
4.0
sierra_color's review against another edition
3.0
I think this book was fun, though a little flawed. I really like the writing, but there are just some things that are unbelievable.
Like the friendship in this book. It doesn't seem genuine, and I feel like that's because the book is so short. If it had been longer, then we could've not only gotten to know the main character better, but his friends as well. I imagine in future books the friendship develops more, but to me, it didn't have a strong enough foundation for me to think that these kids would risk injury for each other. Which is why it has three stars, because of the friendship. I think it needed not only more time, but also more reasons as to WHY these kids wanna stick together.
That's my only quarrel with it really, and that's why I've given it three stars. The characters didn't have a genuine impact or pop for me. I'm not hardcore invested in Luke or his friends, or the danger they face. I think if the author had established Luke's life before scream street, had given more interactions between the three main characters, and had emotional moments, then it would've been much better.
Other than that, it's alright. I did have times where I wanted to skim the book and just be done with it, because I wasn't really INVESTED in this world, and the characters. I will say though, I do like some of the creepy imagery and I think the fight scenes are good, but they don't have much of an impact because I didn't care about the characters. I think this book and the story it's setting up is interesting, but I'm not invested in it. Oh, and some of the humor is nice, but not all of it, especially at the end.
Like the friendship in this book. It doesn't seem genuine, and I feel like that's because the book is so short. If it had been longer, then we could've not only gotten to know the main character better, but his friends as well. I imagine in future books the friendship develops more, but to me, it didn't have a strong enough foundation for me to think that these kids would risk injury for each other. Which is why it has three stars, because of the friendship. I think it needed not only more time, but also more reasons as to WHY these kids wanna stick together.
That's my only quarrel with it really, and that's why I've given it three stars. The characters didn't have a genuine impact or pop for me. I'm not hardcore invested in Luke or his friends, or the danger they face. I think if the author had established Luke's life before scream street, had given more interactions between the three main characters, and had emotional moments, then it would've been much better.
Other than that, it's alright. I did have times where I wanted to skim the book and just be done with it, because I wasn't really INVESTED in this world, and the characters. I will say though, I do like some of the creepy imagery and I think the fight scenes are good, but they don't have much of an impact because I didn't care about the characters. I think this book and the story it's setting up is interesting, but I'm not invested in it. Oh, and some of the humor is nice, but not all of it, especially at the end.
tallsmurphy's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This is the first book in a series that's great for pre-teens.
aryn456's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism