Book Review: Try Not to Die: In Slattery Falls

 

Welcome to Slattery Falls.

Home to the most haunted house on the East Coast…
that no one’s ever heard of.

Step inside and find out why.

You are Matty Hargrove, a high school senior determined to become a great horror writer. When your classmate, Nate Tedeschi, offers a chance to explore the infamous Weeks House, you’d be a fool to resist—especially with his twin sister Bex tagging along.

But the moment you enter, it becomes clear something is wrong.

The house isn’t empty.
It never was.

For years, something inside has been watching… waiting… feeding.

And now, it has you.

Every decision you make will determine your fate.
Some choices might keep you alive, at least for a little longer.
Most will lead to brutal, unforgettable deaths.

Can you uncover the truth behind Slattery Falls…
or will you become just another victim of the house?

Set in the terrifying world created by Brennan LaFaro, this interactive prequel connects to the events of Slattery Falls and beyond—where the hunters become the hunted, and the evil of the Weeks House refuses to die.

If you’ve visited Slattery Falls before, you’ll discover new secrets.
If this is your first time…

choose carefully.

More than a dozen ways to die.
Only one path leads to survival.

And whatever you do…

don’t go in the basement.

My Review

I grew up on Choose Your Own Adventures books. I can remember sitting on the library floor in front of the mystery section and just reading these books. I have read a few of the books in this series. This one is a fun one. 

It does give off the spooky vibes. It does not take long before the action happens. Pretty much from the moment, you knock on the door to stepping into the house. That was a mistake. From this point on, just hope you make the "right" choices. If you don't, it is ok as you can always start again or go back and choose the other option. 

The younger readers will like this book. It is not gory or too scary. The main characters are likable. The pacing is good as it moves at a steady, fast pace and the choices you make, just lead to more interesting situations.