A review by cwgoodyear
Melon Head Mayhem by Alex Ebenstein

3.5

 Melon Head Mayhem is the first in the Killer VHS series, which aims to be "goosebumps for adults" and I think it's off to a great start! We follow Carson and his cousin Sophia who are back in their hometown for their grandmother's funeral. When Carson stumbles across an old horror movie, they decide to have a watch party together like when they were kids. Little did they know, the melon head creatures are real and will do anything to keep that a secret. The 80s B movie of a novel that follows is fast paced and full of exactly what you'd expect for the vibes. I was a bit surprised with how fast the creatures showed up, I'd expect there to be a bit more buildup. However, it is a short, fast paced novella so it worked out alright. I'm super excited to continue the KILLER VHS series and see where it leads, I've already preordered the next few.
Big thank you to BookSirens and Alex Ebenstein for the advance copy, all opinions are my own.