This book has a cover that is reminiscent of the Blair Witch Project, but a story line reminiscent of a Blair Witch Snooze fest. I’m sorry to say this was just boring. It is supposed to be a YA horror novel, but I find it way more terrifying that James Patterson says to read this. But then again Patterson is so forumalic that in and of itself is horrifying.

The premise of this book is quite fun. A Group of family and friends take a week camping in the mountains. They tell stories around the campfire on a full moon, which makes the story come to life. And of course, what do you tell around the campfire, scary stories. The stories the campers tell are not that bad. I liked the red bird one the best. However, this set up takes 200 pages! This book is just a little over 300. When the action finally starts happening, it happens quick with little description, and the description is just campers coming across dead members of their party, not running for their own lives. I think this would have worked better as a horror movie rather than a book. Somewhere where the reader could see the gore, since I find it is not described well.

Plus the ending...oh please. The thing with the adults was seen a mile away. It was no surprise. As for who the killer is, one I guessed, one I was close, but the big reveal was like I had already watched Scream 100 times and knew the outcome. So predictable.

While there is not really a way to have a sequel, I might read something else by this author as long as they stay away from horror. Maybe more mystery, less thriller.
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