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A review by svangleboyer
The Cotton Candy Massacre by Christopher Robertson
dark
tense
medium-paced
- 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
I am a big fan of evil clowns and creepy carnivals so when I read the summary, I knew I had to pick this beauty up. I am SO GLAD that I did because The Cotton Candy Massacre met and even exceeded my expectations!
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!
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!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cannibalism, Murder, and Gore
Moderate: Death of parent and Body shaming
Minor: Sexual content