A review by sdsmith80
Candy Cain Kills by Brian McAuley

adventurous dark emotional funny tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I love Brian McAuley! Seriously, Curse of the Reaper is one of my favorite novels ever so when I got a chance to check out this quick novella from him, I leapt at the chance to read it. It did not disappoint in the least. 

This was a quick read, I finished it in a couple of hours over one of my many sleepless nights. It was fun, gory, and the twists were great. Even when I thought I knew what was coming next, it occasionally surprised me, while still following the typical 80’s style slasher format. 

If you’re looking for a fun, well written, holiday read, you REALLY need to check this one out!