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A review by thereadingraccoon
Lockjaw by Matteo L. Cerilli
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Book Review: Lockjaw by Matteo L. Cerilli
Lockjaw is a small-town horror about young people determined to destroy the monster that has taken over their town.
Bridlington is a small town of nine thousand with a dark past. After another child is lost to the evil that lives in the local abandoned mill, eleven-year-old Paz and her friends decide to take it on once and for all. But the obstacles in their way include the local sheriff, who has declared Paz a liar and troublemaker, and Paz’s own sister, who is resigned to the existence of the monster. Dragged into Paz’s declaration of war on the monster are newcomer Asher and his dog Bird, as well as local eccentric Beetle, who is back home on a break but eager to escape Bridlington again.
Lockjaw isn’t all it appears at first glance. It’s both a paranormal horror novel and an examination of intolerance, bullying, and the very human tendency to look away from injustice under the banner of “minding your own business.” Once you think you understand what’s happening, the author twists the story in a new direction. I recommend it to readers who enjoy paranormal thrillers and social horror novels.
Lockjaw is a small-town horror about young people determined to destroy the monster that has taken over their town.
Bridlington is a small town of nine thousand with a dark past. After another child is lost to the evil that lives in the local abandoned mill, eleven-year-old Paz and her friends decide to take it on once and for all. But the obstacles in their way include the local sheriff, who has declared Paz a liar and troublemaker, and Paz’s own sister, who is resigned to the existence of the monster. Dragged into Paz’s declaration of war on the monster are newcomer Asher and his dog Bird, as well as local eccentric Beetle, who is back home on a break but eager to escape Bridlington again.
Lockjaw isn’t all it appears at first glance. It’s both a paranormal horror novel and an examination of intolerance, bullying, and the very human tendency to look away from injustice under the banner of “minding your own business.” Once you think you understand what’s happening, the author twists the story in a new direction. I recommend it to readers who enjoy paranormal thrillers and social horror novels.