Slime Doesn’t Pay
By R.L. Stine
Pub Date: Sept. 26, 2023
Blackstone
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
Stine is the best is Middle Grade novels for kids who like a little bit of a scare. Stine is the author of the Goosebumps series which has sold over 250 million copies. His Fear Street series has over 80 million sold. This was a quick, satisfying read for me and I highly recommend it.
5 stars

I requested this one because it might be an upcoming title I would like to review on my Youtube Channel. However, after reading the first several chapters I have determined that this book does not suit my tastes. So I decided to DNF this one.

Stine's books are always a win. This was a quick, fun, engaging read. I will be recommending it to those who enjoy Goosebumps and middle grade books in general.

I don't think I've ever met an R. L. Stine story I didn't like. His middle grade and YA titles are [pun intentional] "to die for." No exception is his newest, the MG-oriented SLIME DOESN'T PAY. [Or does it?] The characters are readily relatable, the author plays a smooth riff on themes of mental health and the extent to which friendship can be pressed, plus familial dynamics and dysfunction. I really appreciated the character evolution, and the denouement and conclusion were lots of horrific fun. Easily a one-sitting and a fun evening's entertainment.

Release 26 September 2023