Meddling Kids

by Edgar Cantero
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Good Books rating 3.67
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  • ID: 7741
  • Added: 2025-12-16
  • Updated: 2025-12-30
  • ISBN: 9781785658778
  • Publisher: Titan Books
  • Published: 2018-04-03
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

Meddling Kids is a nostalgic celebration of horror, friendship, and many-tentacled, interdimensional demon spawn. The story revisits the Blyton Summer Detective Club, who in 1977 unmasked the Sleepy Lake monster. By 1990, the former detectives are haunted by strange, half-remembered events that cannot be explained by a guy in a mask. Andy, the once-intrepid tomboy now wanted in two states, seeks answers and must reunite the team to uncover the truth about their past adventures. The book is a subversive trip rife with sly nods to H. P. Lovecraft and pop culture, blending horror and comedy in a way that will appeal to fans of It and Stranger Things. The narrative explores themes of friendship, nostalgia, and the lingering effects of past traumas, all while delivering a thrilling adventure that could save the world.

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Reddit - HorrorLit · Anonymous · 2023-10-30
average 2.50

This book is readable but not especially enjoyable. It's a mixed bag with some enjoyable moments but also some that fall flat.

The reviewer found the book to be a mixed bag. While it was readable and had some enjoyable moments, it wasn't particularly enjoyable overall. They mentioned that the book's humor and horror elements didn't always hit the mark, making it a bit of a letdown. However, they did appreciate the book's unique premise and some of its more creative aspects. Overall, they gave it a 5/10, indicating it was an average read.

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    Overall, I'd give it a 5/10, readable but not especially enjoyable.

    I went in expecting to enjoy it because it was billed as 'darkly comedic,' but it didn't quite live up to that.

    It's a mixed bag with some enjoyable moments but also some that fall flat.

What is Quinn Reading · Quinn · 2021-10-25
fantastic 4.50

This book is a funny, freaky, and absolutely fantastic read. It's a unique blend of dark comedy, Lovecraftian horror, and retro nostalgia.

Quinn found this book to be a delightful mix of genres, with a unique blend of dark comedy, Lovecraftian horror, and retro nostalgia. They praised the book's humor and freaky elements, making it a fantastic read. The story is engaging and keeps you hooked with its intriguing plot and well-developed characters. The book's unique style and tone make it stand out, and Quinn highly recommends it to fans of mystery and horror.

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    Edgar Cantero's Meddling Kids attempts to answer that question, and the result is a funny, freaky, and absolutely fantastic book.

    It's a unique blend of dark comedy, Lovecraftian horror, and retro nostalgia.

    The story is engaging and keeps you hooked with its intriguing plot and well-developed characters.

Reading Has Ruined My Life · Reading Has Ruined My Life · 2021-09-22
enjoyable 4.00

This book is truly enjoyable. It's a fun ride, it's a good monster mystery. The minion creatures that I didn't even talk about are a good side issue.

The reviewer found this book to be a truly enjoyable read. They praised it as a fun ride and a good monster mystery. The reviewer highlighted the unique and engaging aspects of the story, including the minion creatures, which added an extra layer of interest. They appreciated the book's blend of humor, horror, and mystery, making it a standout read. The reviewer highly recommends it to fans of the genre.

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    This book is truly enjoyable. It's a fun ride, it's a good monster mystery.

    The minion creatures that I didn't even talk about are a good side issue.

    It's a unique blend of dark comedy, Lovecraftian horror, and retro nostalgia.

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