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Were you born in a highway??
About to read the first Monster High YA novel by Lisi Harrison. I had #2-4 when I was younger, and frankly, I don't remember much. Wish me luck.
Update: I've already reached Book #4 (Back and Deader Than Ever). I think I can safely say that this book series is mostly mindless fun.
Pros:
Secondary plot threads like the ghouls' weekly spa days are honestly pretty cute.
The monsters (or "R.A.D.s") feel reasonably in-character and well-written most of the time.
The ways each monster type has to blend in with normie society are consistent, relevant, creative at times, and generally well-done.
Candace is a bit more than the stereotypical "dumb blonde." Not that much, since she's a secondary character at most, but enough to make her more fun than annoying.
We stan Brett as our resident monster-lover. The dude legitimately finds bolts and green skin attractive.
Jackson and Holt ("D.J.") exist and are important. This is sadly not consistent in most Monster High media.
Sirens are bird women.
The foreshadowing leading up to Melody's big plot twist is present as early as the first book. I like that.
The Wolfs' monthly transformation and pre-transition symptoms (especially the appetite and irritability) speak to me as a PMS-haver. I think that's what Harrison was going for, so...yeah. Good job.
Cons:
Melody is basically the "Not Like Other Girls" female YA protagonist. Dark hair, frumpy clothes, was ostracized for her appearance in the past, described as effortlessly pretty in the present, quiet until she needs to deliver some plot-relevant sass, secretly "special"... Yeesh.
Bekka's writing takes a hard turn for the cartoonish after the first book.
So many outdated pop culture references. So many.
Holt being flirty? Reasonable, given his characterization in other places. Him being an outright pervert at points? Really freaking weird.
An odd amount of revenge-kissing and other petty relationship stuff
Not enough Lagoona. The higher-ups really did hate her from the beginning. :p
About to read the first Monster High YA novel by Lisi Harrison. I had #2-4 when I was younger, and frankly, I don't remember much. Wish me luck.