Hello ghouls, ghosts, and goblins,

Welcome to another book review!

I really wanted to read something creepy for Halloween, so today I’m sharing my review of Full Tilt by Neal Shusterman. 

I just love a deadly roller coaster ride, don’t you? Let’s see how this read went!

Blurb

Sixteen-year-old Blake and his younger brother, Quinn, are exact opposites. Blake is the responsible member of the family. He constantly has to keep an eye on the fearless Quinn, whose thrill-seeking sometimes goes too far. But the stakes get higher when Blake has to chase Quinn into a bizarre phantom carnival that traps its customers forever.

In order to escape, Blake must survive seven deadly rides by dawn, each of which represents a deep, personal fear — from a carousel of stampeding animals to a hall of mirrors that changes people into their deformed reflections. Blake ultimately has to face up to a horrible secret from his own past to save himself and his brother — that is, if the carnival doesn’t claim their souls first!

Neal Shusterman

Amazon

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The Review

Wow, what a thrill ride! I loved this book from front to back.

Blake has always been the responsible one in his group of friends. When he and his besties are visiting a local theme park they receive a strange invitation to another nearby amusement park. This invitation is all but forgotten until Blake’s brother Quinn enters a coma later that night, clutching the invitation in his hands. Determined to find a way to bring his brother out of his comatose state, Blake and his friends journey to the mysterious theme park in the middle of the night, embarking on a chilling adventure into their darkest nightmares.

Being an adrenaline junkie when it comes to theme parks, the premise of this book immediately gripped me. The fantasy and horror elements of this novel morphed your average rides into terrifying battles for survival, and I enjoyed every minute of it. There was plenty of action and developments in every chapter that left me sitting on the edge of my seat, and I couldn’t get enough.

Blake is responsible and cautious, and through his personal journey in this novel we learn of his haunted past. It was endearing to see him battle his demons in a real way. It’s never easy, and he is constantly battling his doubts and concerns to keep himself and his friends alive. Quinn was a great little brother and was chaotic and fun loving. This created a great tension between the brothers that felt authentic. Even Maggie and Russ were entertaining side characters that kept things lively.

Full of chills and thrills, this novel is a great read for younger readers looking to dip their toes into horror fiction or adults hankering for a bookish Halloween snack.

That’s A Wrap!

Well that’s it for this book review. I hope you enjoyed it!

Have you read this book? Are there other similar books you’ve read that you simply have to gush about? Feel free to leave a comment. I’d love to start a conversation!

Have a great day!

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