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A review by ooohgoshtara
The Blonde Dies First by Joelle Wellington
adventurous
challenging
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? N/A
4.0
“……..a demonic force that acts according to horror movie rules in the spirit of the Scream movies.” I mean SOLD on the blurb!
In this YA thriller, horror comedy as a group of teenagers gear up for the best summer ever they find themselves in a life or death battle with a supernatural demon. A demon operating on movie troupes and rules. Yes! There were some laugh out loud moments. A group of teenage friends trying to figure out their character type in this very real-life slasher. There was even a which horror movie character are you quiz. Which is very important information for figuring out which order you’re supposed to die in. These teens solve a problem and create a few more. And who doesn’t love a budding romance in the midst of being hunted by a demon?! A bit gory, a bit silly and a whole lot of ridiculousness but fun. I definitely enjoyed the diversity of the characters in the friend group. There are queer characters and characters of differing racial backgrounds. Plus, throw in a complicated twin sister relationship within the friend group. I liked the personalities of the friends in the friend group and their relationships among themselves. Nicely inserted social commentary throughout the novel: race, classicism, racism, micro-aggressions, gentrification, adult minor interactions. As a fan of Scream and Scream adjacent slashers I enjoyed this book. Quite the interesting third act twist. If you enjoy the same this is the fun satirical teenage slasher for you.
In this YA thriller, horror comedy as a group of teenagers gear up for the best summer ever they find themselves in a life or death battle with a supernatural demon. A demon operating on movie troupes and rules. Yes! There were some laugh out loud moments. A group of teenage friends trying to figure out their character type in this very real-life slasher. There was even a which horror movie character are you quiz. Which is very important information for figuring out which order you’re supposed to die in. These teens solve a problem and create a few more. And who doesn’t love a budding romance in the midst of being hunted by a demon?! A bit gory, a bit silly and a whole lot of ridiculousness but fun. I definitely enjoyed the diversity of the characters in the friend group. There are queer characters and characters of differing racial backgrounds. Plus, throw in a complicated twin sister relationship within the friend group. I liked the personalities of the friends in the friend group and their relationships among themselves. Nicely inserted social commentary throughout the novel: race, classicism, racism, micro-aggressions, gentrification, adult minor interactions. As a fan of Scream and Scream adjacent slashers I enjoyed this book. Quite the interesting third act twist. If you enjoy the same this is the fun satirical teenage slasher for you.