Take a photo of a barcode or cover
A review by judyc_elementz_mj
How to Survive Your Murder by Danielle Valentine
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Sort of surprised myself how much I liked this one. Mostly because horror/slasher isn't really my thing, and it's teens, which REALLY isn't my thing, but I bought the paperback on sale and it seemed like an easy read. It was and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't a 5 star for me simply because some parts were cheesy as hell, but for the most part not bad at all.
I particularly loved the weird time twist and the very quick pace throughout. The weird "Sidney Prescott" character that kept popping up at the weirdest times to lead Alice along the story was a hoot, and you knew as soon as she showed up at the beginning exactly what this book would be.
It's the kind of book that is different enough from anything I've read to stand out, which is why I gave it the rating I did.
And damn ... that ending was a definite WTH moment. I had to check to make sure I didn't have more left to read. I loved the ending!
I particularly loved the weird time twist and the very quick pace throughout. The weird "Sidney Prescott" character that kept popping up at the weirdest times to lead Alice along the story was a hoot, and you knew as soon as she showed up at the beginning exactly what this book would be.
It's the kind of book that is different enough from anything I've read to stand out, which is why I gave it the rating I did.
And damn ... that ending was a definite WTH moment. I had to check to make sure I didn't have more left to read. I loved the ending!