This was so much fun! A cool kids horror book with lessons to learn like not to lie to your friends. Perfect for kids. It’s a quick read as well. Getting it for my kids

Okay… 2.5 stars for Read at Your Own Risk. It felt like something or a lot was missing from the book. I’m missing back story, character development, and something else I just can’t put my finger on.

But I do feel as if a young reader maybe 8+ is trying to get into reading a spooky book then this may be a starting point. This book has a lot of potential it just felt a little rushed through. I will say the graphics in the book are well done and the red on some pages really pop!

Thank you NetGalley for the advanced readers copy. I will say that by the time this book comes out it could possibly have changed and have more to it than what I had read. So I am excited to see if that happens because like I said, this book has potential!

THIS is like Diary of a Wimpy Kid but for spooky kids who want to read about curses and untimely ends. The story, about some kids who sneak into a haunted attic during a school assembly to play "Spirit of the Coin", and the artwork are legitimately creepy as hell. I enjoyed it immensely as an adult and I think if any of you have creepy kids in your life that are reading middle grade books, you should definitely get your hands on this one!

I received an advance reader copy e-book thanks to Netgalley and Macmillan Children's Publishing Group - the book comes out on August 13th.

This is a fun, easy read that would be good for kids that like diary-format books (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dork Diaries) and spooky stories, but wish the two of them were combined. Although I was a bit confused when the author used tiny illustrations instead of words (which were sometimes adjacent to or on top of actual, larger illustrations). I think kids will either love or hate (depending on what kind of disposition they have) the implications of the ending.

Very creepy graphic novel that is good for middle schoolers who like to have a scare. Bugs are involved (yuck for me) but fans of Scary Stories to tell in the Dark would enjoy this.

This graphic novel reminds me of something I would have picked up alongside a Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark or Goosebumps book at the library then would stay up late to read. A creepy story about a middle school girl who is being haunted after her & her friends go up in the attic of their school and play a game drawing a spirit to them. It was a super short read and I loved the sketches, it reminded me of Hidden Pictures.

Perfect for the newest generation of scary story fans. The story is simple, focusing more on the horror, but considering it is for middle schoolers, it’s perfect. It gets right into the horror and isn’t afraid to show the terrifying imagery of teeth, blood, and bugs.

I received an advance copy of this ebook from the publisher for a honest review. This book is well written and well illustrated. I enjoyed this author’s writing style. It is a super short book. It keeps your attention. I would recommend reading this book to anyone and everyone. This book will be in stores on August 13 for $13.99 (USD).

Read at Your Own Risk was a disappointment. The format was great and I was hoping it could be suggested to my students that enjoy Diary of a Wimpy Kid books. Unfortunately the story was confusing and never seemed to explain what happened in that attic. It reminded me of stories that I made up as a kid and told other little kids in an attempt to scare them. But this was not scary, just confusing.

Interesting story. I liked the format ..notebook and illustrations. A dark creepy story, fun for children.
Big imagination 😀🩸🦷

Read At Your Own Risk is one of those creepy books that I would have loved when I was a kid (and my parents would have hated it). Unfortunately, it is more about the creepy elements and less about the overall story.

A cute, creepy graphic novel that is perfect for young readers to dip their toes into horror. I found it to be fun, original and fast paced. The style reminds me of Diary of. A Wimpy Kid but with way more blood. It’s creepy but it doesn’t cross a line of too much.

3.5, rounded up. This is a truly spooky book filled with body horror, insects, curses, and a twist ending that I did NOT see coming. Though some may be dissatisfied or grossed out (which, honestly, was me for parts of this book), this would be perfect for middle-grade readers who love Goosebumps and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.

It was okay. A little over the place but I guess children are. Wish there was more doodles like a preteen would do

I don’t read much middle grade anymore but the story grabbed my attention and I just had to read it.

Read this in a single day and absolutely loved it. The art is gorgeous and creepy at the same time. It’s fascinating and matches the story very well. I love the main character. And I love the little twists and turns in the plot. The story is creepy but I don’t think it’s crosses the line into being too creepy for younger readers. Overall I loved this and highly recommend this for younger kids that are interested in diving into the horror genre.

Read at Your Own Risk is a quick read for middle grade readers with just the right amount of spook factor. Definitely a fun fall/Halloween time read.

Have you heard about The Goosebumps series? Yeah, I guess this one might be an even bigger hit than that.
This most definitely will be a new favorite for middle-grade bookworms, and I’m sure this might even be a gateway drug/book for those who are not yet bookworms, but once they get hooked by this book… oh well, this is where a sad sniffle is due because there aren’t many books like this one out there.
Scary, creepy, and age-appropriate, but it feels like a really creepy book, it feels like a horror and thriller story, fast-paced, and it sucks you in.

My daughter read it also, and she was OBSESSED. She loved it. She wants more books like this one.
If you are an educator and if you're looking for your next English classroom read, may I suggest this one? Yes, it’s miles away from any conventional classroom reads. Yes, it’s eons away from what’s usually included in all school literature programs. But it’s perfect. It’s the most perfect book to start a school year with a loud bang, to show kids that this can be fun.
If you are a librarian, stock up and let your local kids know about this book. I think it’s going to be BIG.

WOW there aren't enough copies of this book in the WORLD to satisfy the demand I will experience at my library. The truly TERRIFYING SCARY story a-la RL Stine plus the notebook art style of Wimpy Kid will keep this one in circulation for a good long time. Kids have been begging for a book like this one.

I will certainly add this to my library collection! The students already love any Remy Lai book they have picked up and they will also love this one for its creepy factor and its format.

I loved the illustrated diary method of telling this story. It was well suited to the story it was telling.
It was a quick read and fun to be in the creepy circumstances even though I wouldn't want to be in them in real life.

This was a quick, fun read that kept me interested in finding out what was going to happen. I was surprised with the "gore" since this is a middle school aged book, but it rightfully creeped me out and kept me wanting more. As a graphic novel, it provided plenty or eerie illustrations that complimented the text. I would definitely recommend for anyone who loves a creepy story!