tomesoftrouble's review against another edition
2.0
I'm a big Adam Cesare fan, but this novella was unfortunately a swing and a miss. It takes too long to get to the action and when the good stuff does happen it doesn't happen for nearly long enough. The beginning feels padded and the ending feels strangely rushed. The characters also seem rushed; I liked them initially but nobody was given time to grow or develop. The ending could've been good if it had been built up properly, but as is it just... kinda happens?
It hurts to rate this so low because it has a great premise and I love Cesare's work. That said, I'd be lying to myself if I went even one star higher.
It hurts to rate this so low because it has a great premise and I love Cesare's work. That said, I'd be lying to myself if I went even one star higher.
kat_b's review against another edition
2.0
This book really didn't work for me. I have previously enjoyed other books by this author, but this one just missed the mark. I thought the premise was interesting and the book is a super fast read. I didn't really connect with any of the characters. I didn't think this book was overly scary or disturbing. It just wasn't the most fun to read.
boldconfused's review
Interesting premise but not told in an interesting way. A fake fan con is really a front for slaughtering
bundy23's review against another edition
1.0
Horrible people doing horribly things to other horrible people but somehow it's so boring I couldn't be bothered finishing it.
hotsake's review against another edition
3.0
A decent story that spent too much time with the setup and rushed the third act while leaving the story feeling unfinished.
etakloknok's review against another edition
dark
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? No
3.5
ctownill's review against another edition
dark
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
kmk182's review
5.0
Great thriller
Many authors use their love of the horror genre as a basis for their books, however Cesare may be the best at it. There are references to the genre without it getting tedious. Also the rules of horror can be cliche, and Cesare turns them on their head here. P
Many authors use their love of the horror genre as a basis for their books, however Cesare may be the best at it. There are references to the genre without it getting tedious. Also the rules of horror can be cliche, and Cesare turns them on their head here. P
paperbackmatt's review
4.0
Slasher Horror 4/5 Stars
Entertaining, fun concept, good length.
Read with Kindle Unlimited.
Entertaining, fun concept, good length.
Read with Kindle Unlimited.