I really enjoyed reading Slime Don’t Play by R.L. Stine! The story was full of surprises, and the creepy slime kept things exciting from start to finish. What made it a great read was how it mixed suspense with fun moments, keeping me hooked without being too scary. The fast pace and the main character’s quick thinking made the book really engaging. If you enjoy spooky stories that aren’t too intense but still keep you on your toes, this book is definitely a good pick!

I thought this was one of Mr. Stines better scary books for kids. It has the perfect combination of suspense and thrills. My son likes to turn the lights out and read his books with a flashlight. He says he needs it for atmoshere.

This was part of a very old backlog of NetGalley ARCS I had but I also bought it after it released.

I appreciate that Stine is consistently solid in his work. The books are always fun to read and just scary enough for the targeted age range.

In my eyes Stine can do no wrong so I will read any book he releases. It's incredibly impressive that he's still releasing new books. This one is silly, slimy, and definitely will be a little spooky to kids reading it. I think Stine continues to showcase a great way ot finding the balance of spooky, scary, and silly.

the book was really cute and I enjoyed the story. I think that any third to eighth-grader out there would love it too. And just so everyone understands, I am going to rate this book below like I am a third-grade girl instead of a thirty-something woman. Then I think I might go mix up some slime for my little brother…

(full review at link) https://thecosmiccircus.com/book-review-slime-doesnt-pay-by-r-l-stine/

I grew up reading R.L. Stine, so I knew I had to read this one. As usual you can't go wrong with Stine's horror. This is perfect for middle schoolers. It has the perfect blend of horror, suspense, and humor. It would be a fun time for anyone that loves middle grade, especially around Halloween.

Another Awesome book the Amazing R.L. Stine
I have always been a fan of his and I am so happy that there are new books coming out from him, i love how they are so much fun to read, have so much nostalgia for me and also are around for the kids nowadays :)

We have Amy and her brother Arnie and boy is he a Monster!!!!!
I am an only child but I have heard of so many brother-sister relationships esp with a little brother and boy are they rough at times. The little brothers' can be so annoying and cause their big sisters so many issues and play tricks on them. But this might be different.
Arnie has such a bad attitude and even annoys me as a reader. lol (good jok Stine for doing such a great job on this).
Amy and her friend wants to get "revenge" on her brother and by the title i bet you can guess that slime might be involved.......
Fun plot twist.

I do feel like these newer books feel kinda rushed compared to the OG books, but that could be that I am older now and reading them. But I still am enjoying them and think kids will also.

Next book from Stine will be Stinetinglers 3: More Chilling Stories by the Master of Scary Tales and it comes out August 27 2024, and then Goosebumps House of Shivers
Night of the Living Mummy which comes out on Sept 3rd 2024, can wait. :)

I am so glad to have been able to read this book, special thanks to the publisher (R.L. Stine) and NetGalley for the opportunity. The above is my own honest review and is voluntary.

I had a ton of fun with this one. I read it right before Halloween and it was perfect for spooky season. I didn’t read a lot of R.L. Stine when I was younger so I’m making up for it now. I can’t wait to read more and share the experience with my kids!

Honestly, it's hard to go wrong with RL Stine. 'Slime Doesn't Pay' is an entertaining read for young readers, filled with suspense and quirky characters. The book effectively blends elements of mystery and humour, making it an engaging choice for teens looking for a light-hearted yet thrilling story.

My review is probably biased but like so many others, I grew up reading Goosebumps as my first intro into horror- and I still love the creepy little stories as an adult! This is my second (I think?) "new" Goosebumps book and I plan to buy them both for my bookshelf at home. Lighthearted "young" horror that is going to create so many more horror fans. This book is my favorite so far, I love the eerie vibes! I definitely recommend for all the OG Goosebumpers out there!

i loved RL Stine books growing up so this was a very nostalgic story!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC!

This book takes a bratty little brother to a whole new level. Young readers with annoying siblings will relate to the issues Arnie creates for his older sister Amy. Most of the book is full of mean-spirited pranks which begins when he ruins Amy’s sleepover with three of her friends. He torments kids at school and gets kicked off his soccer team. Amy spends most of the book fuming that Arnie is out of control and laughs when he doesn’t respond to stern talks from their parents. The opening pages of the book foreshadow when she’ll do something terrible to get revenge and Amy will remind readers throughout the chapters to develop anticipation.
Most authors provide clues about a monster before having it make an appearance, but interestingly enough, a creature is introduced very early in this plot. Amy is the only character who sees it, and another monster later, so most of them start to suspect she’s imagining things. They doubt her even though there is damage to her clothes, injuries on her body, and black spines atop a pizza. Another creature attacks her later but it doesn’t look anything like the first one. This brings up the possibility that there may be more than one.
The synopsis summarizes most of the book so I’m not giving away any spoilers. This book is definitely a family-friendly version of Stine’s spooky novels as the fright and scariness never go too far. Amy’s scratches are the worst physical harm readers will encounter and her family and friends are key participants in the plot. Amy confides in her friends for support as they’re well aware of the mental trauma her brother creates. Her parents are sympathetic but they don’t have any useful suggestions for handling Arnie. The title indicates slime will have a major role in the story although readers don’t know the details and consequences.
What didn’t work as well:
Arnie’s bratty behavior can wear on readers’ nerves as he relentlessly harasses his sister and classmates. It begins to feel like overkill as the author stresses Arnie’s horrible antics beyond what is necessary. His character is clearly evil. However, the story’s resolution reveals why the author overdoes the description and it will all make sense in the end. The synopsis shares way too much information!
The final verdict:
This book is actually an excellent introduction to Stine’s novels. It’s not too scary but still gives young readers a taste of his style. It’s an enjoyable tale of monsters and slime and I recommend you give it a shot.

Another R. L. Stine winner! I know I’m an older reader but I enjoyed this book as I typically do for any written by Mr. Stine! I loved the characters as they are super relatable for young people.

I haven’t read an R.L. Stine book in YEARS so I was hyped when I saw I was approved for it. It’s under 300pgs so reading goes really fast – which considering it’s a middle grade book makes sense, obviously. So while I managed to read it quickly enough, it unfortunately wasn’t a pleasant read. I disliked all of the characters and couldn’t get myself to try to like any of them. It seemed like the main character’s main personality trait was disliking her brother, and she didn’t have any other real traits. Maybe liking theatre could be her other trait, I guess.

There was something big that happened which is linked to the biggest spoiler – so of course I won’t say it. But I didn’t like how they handled it and spoke about it. It revolves around a specific topic and (in my opinion) what they said didn’t paint the topic in a good light. They didn’t outright say that said topic was bad; just their way of handling it I wasn’t a fan of. If you really want to know, just message me privately and I’ll tell you.

The story wasn’t wrapped up nearly . It seemed like it just stopped right after the plot twist and that was that. It also just… praised Arnie’s bad behaviour (even after we knew the cause of it) in a way I didn’t like.

I don’t have anything else to say other that at least it was a quick read? I do eventually want to reread the Goosebumps series. I only ever read whichever ones my library would have; so I have no idea how many I’ve read and I don’t remember all their titles precisely. Who knows when that’ll happen and if I like them or if that experience will mirror this one.

I have been a fan of ghost bumps since the 2000s and R.L Stein's new work doesn't disappoint! If anything hjs writing has just gotten better! Couldn't put it down until I reached the ending. Will be looking forward to new R.L Stein releases in the future and can't wait to recommend this book to younger readers in my family!!

Such a cool story line with slime being such a popular thing these days. My 13 year old read it and said he really liked it. Now my slime obsessed daughter wants to read it!

This was a really good story in the beginning. The twist at the end was kind of disappointing, though. I would give Slime Doesn't Pay 3 out 5 stars.

Ah yes! This is the RL Stine we all know and love. I started reading this to my son who loves Goosebumps. He has ADHD and can be a bit of a menace. I had no idea the main character was going to be destructive and all out mean. I needed to know what happened next so I stopped reading it to him because I didn't want to wait for him to find out (and figured he didn't need ideas). The twist was really interesting and brought back my childhood of Goosebumps twists. Loved it!!! I'll definitely have to read him the rest of the book now.

Lissa and Amy were normal preteen girls who kept having their days ruined by Amy's brother. He really annoyed me at first and I kept getting frustrated that the parents were brushing her off and barely acknowledging that he wasn't behaving. Working with children with behaviors, I kept saying "this boy needs services!" But I loved the twist and why they kept brushing it off. Theres always a reason when it comes to RL Stine! Fantastic book!

You know those kids that always had goosebumps novels checked out of the library? Hi, it's me, I'm them. I have loved Stine ever since I was a kid and Slime Doesn't Pay was a wonderful revist to his writing. I think anyone who picks it up is bound to feel that same sense of creepy vibes. Whether you are reading it for nostalgia or you're a new Stine fan, you will love this.

Cute premise about annoying little brothers that is easily relatable to readers. Very quick read but not in a way where I missed out on anything. Classic goosebumps read. Actually wanted more!!