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A review by boiler_bookworm
How to Survive Your Murder by Danielle Valentine
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Perfect Scary October Read!
*Thank you to Razorbill Publishing and author Danielle Valentine for the copy "How to Survive Your Murder" that this review is based on
First off, love that cover! As I started to read the book, I realized just how perfect the cover is for the book, Cat ears, lipstick, pocket knife, and blood spatter perfectly represent the YA horror/thriller feel that is this book. While reading it, I felt like I was reading a slasher film. I can see where this could easily be made into a movie. I loved the horror film and actor references that were throughout the book. I enjoyed looking up the exact scenes/clothing references that Valentine mentioned and for me it just added another dimension to the story. The Sidney Prescott look alike character that appears throughout the book is a perfect fit for the story.
Overall, loved this one! After completing the whole book, I'm tempted to go back and retrace the author's steps to see if I can find more clues about the murder's identity.
*Thank you to Razorbill Publishing and author Danielle Valentine for the copy "How to Survive Your Murder" that this review is based on
First off, love that cover! As I started to read the book, I realized just how perfect the cover is for the book, Cat ears, lipstick, pocket knife, and blood spatter perfectly represent the YA horror/thriller feel that is this book. While reading it, I felt like I was reading a slasher film. I can see where this could easily be made into a movie. I loved the horror film and actor references that were throughout the book. I enjoyed looking up the exact scenes/clothing references that Valentine mentioned and for me it just added another dimension to the story. The Sidney Prescott look alike character that appears throughout the book is a perfect fit for the story.
Overall, loved this one! After completing the whole book, I'm tempted to go back and retrace the author's steps to see if I can find more clues about the murder's identity.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder