weathersreadsgarbage 's review for:

The Venue by T.J. Payne

4.5

dark tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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It’s easy to make comparisons to Hostel or Battle Royale here, but I think it’s still a solidly unique little story that’s well paced and fun. I’m impressed by this author’s ability to toe the line of making it gory enough but not going into extreme horror. I also found the ending fun - I vehemently don’t want a sequel but I like the opening of having my own what ifs about the whole situation. 

I also love how Caleb is portrayed. We’ve all known a guy just like him and woo boy is he an absolutely repulsive fuck.