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acetheticallyy's review
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
def a love letter to the babysitter horror trope and I adore it for its reverence. the characters had so much life and intrigue packed into such a short page count, you have no choice but to root for them from the beginning
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Murder
bookedbymadeline's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
Thank you Netgalley, HarperCollins, and One More Chapter for the eARC!
What a debut from Verona! This was a quick read with good pacing. As the synopsis promises, Midnight on Beacon Street is a love letter to horror/slasher films. The story is told through switching POVs between Amy and Ben with each chapter progressing in different ways (Amy’s moves towards midnight up to the climax while Ben starts at midnight with the climax-without revealing anything of course-but then moves backwards). It was a unique and interesting way to tell the story!
What a debut from Verona! This was a quick read with good pacing. As the synopsis promises, Midnight on Beacon Street is a love letter to horror/slasher films. The story is told through switching POVs between Amy and Ben with each chapter progressing in different ways (Amy’s moves towards midnight up to the climax while Ben starts at midnight with the climax-without revealing anything of course-but then moves backwards). It was a unique and interesting way to tell the story!
The writing could sometimes be too repetitive and descriptive, especially in Ben’s chapters. I preferred Amy’s since Ben’s had a lot more telling instead of showing.
The twists were predictable, I wasn’t really surprised by any of them and guessed them a few chapters before it was revealed. But I did appreciate how the story unraveled!
Despite the predictability and telling over showing, it was an enjoyable read and one that I didn’t want to put down! Highly recommend if you want a quick, entertaining thriller. I’m excited to see what Verona writes next ❤️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Vomit
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Violence, and Blood
halfwaytosanity's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse
sunshinestark's review
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Vomit, and Injury/Injury detail
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