A review by smalltowncreepy
Midnight on Beacon Street by Emily Ruth Verona

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

3.0

 As someone who also has an anxiety disorder who feels calmer when watching horror movies, I felt so seen in Midnight on Beacon Street. Verona does an amazing job describing panic attacks and general anxiety that never goes away and effects every aspect of life. It was the best part of this book.
That said, I wasn't a fan of the style of Midnight on Beacon Street. The timeline jumping got frustrating for me and the lead up to who the killer is, complete with a few red herrings, felt more frustrating than anticipatory.
In the end, it was a good slasher, just not the style that I enjoy.

I do recommend other slasher fans, and fans of slow/quiet thrillers like the work of Gillian Flynn, read it however because it is well thought out and well written with a fantastic Final Girl in Amy. 
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