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svangleboyer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Cotton Candy Massacre begins at Bonkin' Bonanza and a terrifying event that leads to the carnival shutting down. Several years later, Bonkin' Bonanza is opening the doors again to the public. Among the various guests, we have two best friends, Candy and Leigh, who are visiting the carnival to help distract Candy from her recent breakup. We also meet Rocky, the ex-boyfriend, his best friend Cliff, and Cliff's sister Stacey who go to the carnival to try to help Rocky win Candy back. While the day start out okay, things take a dangerous turn as the visitors begin to act strangely and the gore fest begins.
I love how the author is able to create such suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout the novel. I started this book at 3 am and was not able to stop until I finished. Totally worth the lack of sleep!
I really enjoyed the plot and will never be able to look at cotton candy the same way again. It felt like a mash up of Killer Klowns from Outer Space, A Tales from the Crypt episode, and the Creepshow animated film with the zombie circus. It was absolute perfection!!
I really loved the characters because they were all fighters and not afraid to do what it takes to protect and save their friends. Leigh has to be my favorite because she had me rolling with her quick wit and her kickass take no names attitude.
I warn you now, as the book does as well, this book is full of GORE and EVIL CLOWNS so if that is not your thing, I would pass. If you are like me and can't get enough of evil clowns, creepy carnivals, and gore than this is DEFINITELY the book for you!
Graphic: Cannibalism, Murder, and Gore
Moderate: Death of parent and Body shaming
Minor: Sexual content
brianna_moye's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Blood, Torture, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexual content, and Vomit
Moderate: Death of parent and Eating disorder
halesbby's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Cannibalism, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Genocide, Gore, Murder, Pandemic/Epidemic, Sexual harassment, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Child death, Sexual content, and Car accident
katto06's review
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Fatphobia, Sexual content, Blood, Death, Cannibalism, Gore, and Murder
sarah_creel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Cannibalism and Murder
Moderate: Eating disorder, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Body shaming, Death of parent, and Sexual assault
rosage's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual harassment, Grief, Murder, Blood, Body horror, Cannibalism, Child death, Death of parent, Gore, Death, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Body shaming, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Cursing, Death of parent, Murder, Child death, Eating disorder, and Toxic friendship