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Clown in a Cornfield 2: Frendo Lives by Adam Cesare

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mollyolloxenfree25's review against another edition

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dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0


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lanylevendula's review against another edition

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dark emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

If you love the Scream franchise, especially the new movies, you’ll love this book. It’s thrilling and the switching perspective is incredible! Just as good, or maybe even better than the first one! 

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victoriaharris001's review against another edition

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emotional reflective 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? No

4.25


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ravenpuff's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0


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haleybre's review against another edition

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

5.0

A slasher sequel is rarely as good as the original, yet here we are. 

You also can’t tell me that this wasn’t inspired by the January 6th insurrection.

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chloebear21's review against another edition

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sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5


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avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

I really enjoyed this book! It was as good or better than the first, as I'd hoped. And not as gory as I expected after the first book. It was unique for its mix of horror and social commentary and mystery, and the writing and tone were consistent throughout the story.

 I love Quinn & Rust’s friendship and caretaking of each other without the eye-rolling romance involved! I think Rust is a unique character, he's into weapons but only is them for self-defense and tries to do as little damage as possible. 

I would recommend the duology it's unique and enjoyable as well as thought-provoking. I think both horror fans and horror skeptics will enjoy it. 

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soobooksalot's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Clown In a Cornfield was a surprise favourite in last year's Spooky Season reading.
 So there was no hesitation to order Adam Cesare's sequel this year - Frendo Lives!
 It's one year after the massacre in Kettle Springs, at the hands of the masked Frendos.
 Quinn, Rust and Cole have tried to move on, but social media and conspiracy theory notoriety has questioned if they were victims or perpetrators of the tragedies.
 Meanwhile, Frendo is back. Just in time for Halloween. 
 Clowns In A Cornfield 1 and 2 are classed as YA but rest assured, they're not short on violence and chills.
 Fans of the first Cornfield - don't miss this one! Recommended!

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mamawantsbooks's review against another edition

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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


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svangleboyer's review against another edition

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dark 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? Yes

5.0

Wow! I can't believe I am saying this, but I think I love the sequel more than the first novel which is rare for me. Clown in a Cornfield 2 brings gives us more action, is gorier, and hits close to home with the social media aspects and what that can cause in our everyday society.

Clown in a Cornfield 2 follows the three (Quinn, Rust, and Cole) as they try to continue on with their lives after the tragic events of last year. Things appeared to be going along well until the year one anniversary when their old enemy Frendo decides to reemerge and continue what was started last year.

I love Adam Cesare's homage to the world of 80's slashers, and he does great justice to it!! There is a LOT of gore again so be warned that there are some pretty cringeworthy scenes. I also loved the added element of social media that really brings home that this situation could happen in everyday life and makes it that much more suspenseful!

I loved getting to see further development of Quinn, Rust, and Cole because they are just the most adorable little trio. I also enjoyed the new cast we are introduced to especially Jessi. I really hope we do get a Clown in the Cornfield 3 so we can see them again!!! I am not ready to say goodbye to these guys lol.

I highly recommend Clown in a Cornfield series to any fan of 80s slasher horror, to any fans of horror, and any fans of killer clowns!

 

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