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A review by crownedaimee
How to Survive a Horror Movie by Scarlett Dunmore
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
This gave all the slasher movie vibes that I needed and I think this would be perfect for anyone who enjoys those type of horror movies especially Fear Street and Scream, or the TV Series School Spirits. I couldn't put this book down.
How to Survive a Horror Movies follows Charley who is sent to an all-girls boarding school on remote island. In attempt to escape her trouble past, she focuses on keep a low profile for her final year. But when her classmates start dying one by one, as the token horror movie nerd, Charley is quick to realise that a serial killer is on the loose and the classmates aren't committing suicide like they are all made to believe. Being the only one able to communicate with her dead classmates, Charley decides to take matters into her own hands. And with no way to get off the remote island, what could possibly go wrong?
This is a fast paced book that easily draws your attention, not shying away from gore at all. And all the horror references! I love how Scarlett Dunmore navigates the reader through the dos and don'ts of surviving scenarios with all of those tips. If you haven't read or watched much within the horror genre then this is quite helpful. The aspect of having the ghosts brought such an interesting element and I loved Meghan. For a ghost, she really did have the best character development. While I did think it was cliche in places (the killer I'm looking at you), it was still quite an enjoyable read. However, I do think the suspense could've been built up more if we had more stalking from the killer.
If you're looking for a book to read for Halloween then definitely pick this up. I can't wait for the sequel next year.
Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
How to Survive a Horror Movies follows Charley who is sent to an all-girls boarding school on remote island. In attempt to escape her trouble past, she focuses on keep a low profile for her final year. But when her classmates start dying one by one, as the token horror movie nerd, Charley is quick to realise that a serial killer is on the loose and the classmates aren't committing suicide like they are all made to believe. Being the only one able to communicate with her dead classmates, Charley decides to take matters into her own hands. And with no way to get off the remote island, what could possibly go wrong?
This is a fast paced book that easily draws your attention, not shying away from gore at all. And all the horror references! I love how Scarlett Dunmore navigates the reader through the dos and don'ts of surviving scenarios with all of those tips. If you haven't read or watched much within the horror genre then this is quite helpful. The aspect of having the ghosts brought such an interesting element and I loved Meghan. For a ghost, she really did have the best character development. While I did think it was cliche in places (the killer I'm looking at you), it was still quite an enjoyable read. However, I do think the suspense could've been built up more if we had more stalking from the killer.
If you're looking for a book to read for Halloween then definitely pick this up. I can't wait for the sequel next year.
Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Vomit