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Playground by Aron Beauregard
4.25
challenging dark sad tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Time to see what all the hype was about. Playground is one of those books that I felt mildly intrigued by, but also was based on a premise I really had no interest in reading about. Then along comes the Books of Horror Indie Author Brawl. In order to participate fully, I needed to read Playground.
Ultimately, I'm glad I did. It is what I consider the best kind of extreme horror - it has a plotline and a heart. It was also quite well-written. While I didn't love it, I definitely see the appeal and I'm glad I got to see what the hype train was all about. 4.25 stars.