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A review by darquedreamer
Killer House Party by Lily Anderson
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Witty, dark, and thrilling!
4.5 haunted stars!
This one was one of the best YA horror comedies I've read in a while. It was John Hughes meets Fear Street at Bogey Loenstein's party (if you know, you know 🤣), in the Monster House with Can't Hardly Wait vibes, but with gloriously diverse, dynamic characters. It was campy, cheeky, and compulsive. It had nods to great horror movies that came before it, and held its own as a new entry in the genre.
It took me just a little bit to really get into it, but once I did, I couldn't put it down. It had me smiling and laughing and thinking about all the best horror movies. It even had some skin tingling moments. It was a satisfying, spooky season read with some Thriller vibes, and I think fans of the genre will love it!
Thank you Mac Kids/Henry Holt BYR for the e-arc!
4.5 haunted stars!
This one was one of the best YA horror comedies I've read in a while. It was John Hughes meets Fear Street at Bogey Loenstein's party (if you know, you know 🤣), in the Monster House with Can't Hardly Wait vibes, but with gloriously diverse, dynamic characters. It was campy, cheeky, and compulsive. It had nods to great horror movies that came before it, and held its own as a new entry in the genre.
It took me just a little bit to really get into it, but once I did, I couldn't put it down. It had me smiling and laughing and thinking about all the best horror movies. It even had some skin tingling moments. It was a satisfying, spooky season read with some Thriller vibes, and I think fans of the genre will love it!
Thank you Mac Kids/Henry Holt BYR for the e-arc!