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A review by katreading
Maeve Fly by CJ Leede
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ARC review
Maeve Fly accomplished exactly what it sets out to do. It is disturbing, horrible, and thought-provoking - a true train wreck that I couldn't put down. What Maeve Fly might lack in plot or character development it makes up for in atmosphere. We are in LA, it's Halloween, we're visiting the "happiest place on Earth" theme park, and we are seeing everything through the eyes of our deeply unhinged main character. It turns the serial killer stereotype around, gives it a princess dress, and explores what's going on inside the monster. It's Chuck Palahniuk meets Disney Princess meets the goriest horror movie you've ever seen. Overall I enjoyed the pacing and writing. There is one plot hole that is bothering me and a few instances where I questioned whether the story felt "believable." At some points, it seemed a little extreme just to prove a point, but the story is extreme by design and you don't want to believe anything in this story could be believable - that's kind of the nature of horror!
Give it a try if: you love graphic gory horror, you want a creepy Halloween read that doesn't hold back, or you are looking for a novel that explores the dark side of LA and Disney.
Skip it if: you are disturbed by graphic descriptions of body gore/horror, SA, murder, torture, or drugs. If you are looking for a book with any diversity.
would recommend to a friend with extreme caution
Maeve Fly accomplished exactly what it sets out to do. It is disturbing, horrible, and thought-provoking - a true train wreck that I couldn't put down. What Maeve Fly might lack in plot or character development it makes up for in atmosphere. We are in LA, it's Halloween, we're visiting the "happiest place on Earth" theme park, and we are seeing everything through the eyes of our deeply unhinged main character. It turns the serial killer stereotype around, gives it a princess dress, and explores what's going on inside the monster. It's Chuck Palahniuk meets Disney Princess meets the goriest horror movie you've ever seen. Overall I enjoyed the pacing and writing. There is one plot hole that is bothering me and a few instances where I questioned whether the story felt "believable." At some points, it seemed a little extreme just to prove a point, but the story is extreme by design and you don't want to believe anything in this story could be believable - that's kind of the nature of horror!
Give it a try if: you love graphic gory horror, you want a creepy Halloween read that doesn't hold back, or you are looking for a novel that explores the dark side of LA and Disney.
Skip it if: you are disturbed by graphic descriptions of body gore/horror, SA, murder, torture, or drugs. If you are looking for a book with any diversity.
would recommend to a friend with extreme caution
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Drug abuse