elenajohansen's review
3.0
A cute novella that might have been a better read if it were longer and more developed.
I liked Nora and Brendan's chemistry--their text flirting was absolutely top-notch--but the development of their fledgling romance felt rushed because of the short space it had to play out in, and because so much weight was given to Nora's ex-mean-girl angst and guilt. Not that that doesn't send a good message, that bullying is wrong; and a side character she picked on as a kid doesn't forgive her, which is a nice contrast to Brendan deciding to move on.
But I would have liked to see this as a full novel. Maybe a short one, the story wouldn't need 500 pages, but I feel like it needs more than it got.
I liked Nora and Brendan's chemistry--their text flirting was absolutely top-notch--but the development of their fledgling romance felt rushed because of the short space it had to play out in, and because so much weight was given to Nora's ex-mean-girl angst and guilt. Not that that doesn't send a good message, that bullying is wrong; and a side character she picked on as a kid doesn't forgive her, which is a nice contrast to Brendan deciding to move on.
But I would have liked to see this as a full novel. Maybe a short one, the story wouldn't need 500 pages, but I feel like it needs more than it got.
xoxotawnydee's review
5.0
I didn't realize at first that this was a novella, and I am somewhat sad that it was. I would have loved to read more about the Creeper and the haunted house actress. They were adorable together without being sickening, plus getting a hint of Halloween with every step. I lover that the author tried to keep her in character in the house rather than always falling out around him.
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hannahbcook's review
5.0
Super cute, was surprisingly detailed for a short book and I was invested fast. Cried 60 pages in
gemmalaszlo's review
4.0
Got this as a kindle freebie. Such a lovely little Hallowe’en themed novella. Had me laughing out loud a couple of times. The conflict felt relatable. Good character development, even in such a short book. Will definitely want to read more by this author.
lifeinthebooklane's review
5.0
4.5 stars for this amazing little read
I'm not always a fan of novella's but I absolutely loved this story of what to do when you fall for the guy you bullied at school.
The story kept me engaged from start to finish, I wanted to get to know what would happen but I also didn't want the book to finish. The story is written just from Nora's POV and what a captivating and unusual story we got.
The plot was well thought through, for a short book it was kept fairly simple but still felt like there was plenty of action. I really liked Nola, and whilst this doesn't contain any sex scenes there was still an intense chemistry between Nora and Brendon. I also found the two main characters to be both likeable and believable.
Whilst it is billed as a Halloween romance it is such a warm and wonderful story that it can be read and enjoyed at any time.
nicolepeck's review
3.0
This was a short story/novella form of a romance with a Halloween theme. It deals with two characters developing a romance in the present after hating each other in the past. It's geared towards New Adult readers probably and is plenty vulgar (F bombs and other language), although light on the descriptive sex actually. It was pretty predictable but a very fast read.
breanalynae's review
3.0
Meh. This was fine, for a novella. Nothing wrong with it, but also nothing I’ll be thinking about for years to come.
arielkirst's review
3.0
Things I liked:
Our heroine and the way her various ghoulist costumes & acts were described.
Haunted house enthusiasts? Yes.
Her weird obsession with the death scene in the chain saw movie.
Their relationship was pretty cute.
The doll thing? I felt like that had a deeper meaning that i didn't get, but I enjoyed it anyway.
Things I didn't like:
"I used to be a bully but I swear I'm really nice now."
The fact that they went from "You made my life a living hell" to "let's make out on the couch" in like a week.
Her overwhelming guilt. I won't read book two. Will probs read 3 though. The writing was good.
Our heroine and the way her various ghoulist costumes & acts were described.
Haunted house enthusiasts? Yes.
Her weird obsession with the death scene in the chain saw movie.
Their relationship was pretty cute.
The doll thing? I felt like that had a deeper meaning that i didn't get, but I enjoyed it anyway.
Things I didn't like:
"I used to be a bully but I swear I'm really nice now."
The fact that they went from "You made my life a living hell" to "let's make out on the couch" in like a week.
Her overwhelming guilt. I won't read book two. Will probs read 3 though. The writing was good.
jamidawn13's review
4.0
Surprised
I randomly picked this book up and totally fell in love with it. I was surprised and I LOVED IT SO MUCH.
I randomly picked this book up and totally fell in love with it. I was surprised and I LOVED IT SO MUCH.