Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Quinn Maybrook moves to Kettle Springs, Missouri, after her father accepts a position as the town’s General Practitioner.
He didn’t really ask for her opinion on the matter, but due to everything they have been through recently, Quinn is willing to forgive him. She just wants to see her Dad happy again.
And to be honest, Quinn is ready to leave Philadelphia as well. Since her Mom died, it’s just too tough to be there, to deal with everyone’s pitying looks.
When they arrive at their new home, the same home as the previous town doctor, they discover a dilapidated old farmhouse. Quinn can’t say she’s surprised. It’s even pretty much in the middle of a cornfield.
Cue the eerie atmosphere. Does anyone else find cornfields to be hella creepy?
No, just me?
Unpacking in her new room, Quinn gazes out over the expanse of fields surrounding them. She notices an abandoned factory in the distance.
There’s a mural painted on the side. It’s a giant clown face and the pervy skeeve seems to be staring right into her window.
She can’t believe this is her life now. It’s all surreal. This town seems like something straight out of a movie.
Attending school the following day, Quinn begins to get acquainted with the local kids. An over-the-top teacher having a temper tantrum, even kicks her out of his classroom on her first day. It’s a lot to process.
Because of this event, she ends up hanging out with some of the more popular kids in the school. They seem a little wild, but not all bad.
They end up inviting her to a party Founder’s Day weekend. What could go wrong?
Y’all, I had so much fun reading this. Clown in a Cornfield was EVERYTHING I was hoping it would be!
Once I picked it up, I could not put it down. It is the perfect book to read to transition into spooky season. It has all the Fall vibes and I was living for it!!!
Is this a perfect book? No, it’s not, but was it the perfect book for me?
Abso-freakin-lutely!!
Those of you who know me, you know that clowns are my biggest fear. I actually have never read a book with clowns in it.
Not even It.
It’s true. I knew after seeing this around and reading the synopsis, that I wanted to give it a try.
I am so happy I went outside my comfort zone and picked this one up. It truly had everything I love in a Teen Scream, which incidentally is one of my favorite subgenres of Horror.
Clown in a Cornfield features the new girl trope, the final girl trope, kids behaving badly, corrupt town officials, an ominous atmosphere, a huge teen party, biting social commentary, a cleverly positioned ending, and plenty of jumps along the way!
This is just pure fun on the page. It’s a must read for the Fall!!! Don’t miss out, Frendo will be mad if you do.
