Reviews

Meddling Kids by Edgar Cantero

amelia_horseman's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

4.0

valeriandragonfly's review against another edition

3.0

3.5 really. I enjoyed the twists and turns in addition to the action sequences, but I did not like the style of the writing. It was very witty (at some times too witty) and felt more like a movie script than a novel. With all that said, I think it would still make for a very entertaining movie if it was adapted.

ohheymeli's review against another edition

slow-paced

3.0

dahlia_black's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

mainereading's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I am obsessed with Scooby Doo. I grew up watching it since I was a baby and I even named my dog Scrappy after the character from the series. I was really looking forward to reading this book, and it didn't disappoint. I loved it. It was spooky, funny, and it had many Scooby Doo references! Not everyone will enjoy this story or the writing style the author used, but I liked it. I do have some questions and complaints, but overall it was an enjoyable read, and it has become one of my favorite books! Also, this gave me Scooby Doo on Zombie Island and Scooby Doo and the Witches Ghost vibes!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Drug use, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Murder

em_jay's review against another edition

3.0

Took me a while to warm up to the plot & characters. I didn’t love this book, but after the 3rd part it became more interesting to me. I’m all for an occult detective book, but the familiarity of scenes, Scooby Doo tropes, etc. Just wasn’t for me at this time. Enjoyable, but didn’t love it.

izzi_pinnock's review against another edition

slow-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? No

2.0

practicallysprout's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

cdoxsie's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

whatyoutolkienabout's review against another edition

5.0

I have to say I loved this. Equal measures of comedy and horror. Romance that isn't the main driving force and best of all Tim and the Canary are okay!