Title: You’re Not Supposed to Die Tonight
Author: Kalynn Bayron
Publisher: Bloomsbury YA
Publication date: June 20, 2023
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Summary
Camp Mirror Lake gives its guests an authentic horror experience, where guests pay to be scared out of their minds. All through recreating classic scenes from the slasher film The Curse of Camp Mirror Lake. It’s Charity’s dream job, and this summer, she gets to be the “final girl.” All the while making sure the camp runs smoothly.
However, on the final weeked of the season, Charity’s co-workers mysteriously start disappearing. What was supposed to be a safe way to experience slasher films suddenly turns into the real thing. And now, Charity and her friends find themselves fighting for their lives. The only way to survive? Uncover the real truth behind Camp Mirror Lake.
Review: You’re Not Supposed to Die Tonight
Thanks to NetGalley and Bloomsbury YA for an advanced copy of You’re Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron! If you’re a fan of cult slasher films and summer thrillers, this book should definitely be on your TBR this summer. It’s a quick read, but only because once you start reading, you’ll have a hard time putting it down. One of those horror/thrillers that keeps you turning the pages!
While I’m not necessarily a fan of horror or slasher films, this story still hooked me. Generally, I find reading horror easier than watching it, as I’m more able to skip past some of the more gory parts (and there is gore and blood in this book, so beware!). So far, I haven’t met a Kalynn Bayron book I haven’t liked, and her writing has gotten even stronger since Cinderella is Dead. This is a new genre, but it’s still just as well-written!
The format of this book follows the general format of slasher films. While it’s more focused on plot than character, Bayron still packs some good character development within the story. There are twists and turns, and even one I didn’t see coming! While I felt the ending was a tad bizarre, I think that’s just part for the overall genre.
All in all, fans of summer camp themed horror films will absolutely love Bayron’s latest book.
4/5 stars
Good to know! The cover looks great and I’m a big horror fan (well, mostly movies but I’m starting in books now) so I hope this will be a good one! I’ve only read This Poison Heart duology by her, which was good but not everything I wanted it to be. Glad you liked it!
I think you’ll love it if you’re a horror fan! Definitely has that classic slasher film vibe.