Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The cover art on this book gives you a good idea of what the story is about. Creepy ghost clowns mixed with teenage uncertainty make this story a page turner. The supernatural twists and turns kept me on the edge of my seat! The author did well with the high school drama and wrote an incredible story. Happy reading!
Review by @bilberrysweet
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I’m not sure why I picked this book because the cover art was of a chess board and I don’t really follow chess. I knew it had to have some kind of clowns in it from the title. I was intrigued by this one. I couldn’t put it down once I started. I had to keep reading to see what this girl was going to intel. Abbey goes to extensive ends to give you all you hope for in a book. If you scare easy by clowns I wouldn’t read this one.
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Ghosts, circuses, clowns, why not a psycho clown and ghost clowns?
This book was a serious page-turner! Horror mixed with suspense mixed with teenage high school uncertainty, this book has it.
Personally, I really enjoy horror but I know that’s not up everybody’s alley. There are definitely some turns and some good scare factors. Definitely not good for someone that gets spooked in the dark.
Collateral Damage: A Second Chance Mafia Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a series I can’t seem to put down. This is the third book from Amy McKinley that I have read, and not in order. This makes it a bit more difficult but the story lines are very easy to follow. I definitely plan to read all the other books in this series.
Hailey, the girl on the outside seems to have it all but when she gets kidnapped by a ski masked man her life doesn’t look so perfect.
Trey, a member of the Five Families and a steamy surgeon, can’t bring himself to think about having a relationship. When Hailey gets kidnapped her step dad hires Trey to find her. But little did Hailey and Trey realize that they would be more than captor and captee.
Reviewed by @alape
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was so unexpected that it blew my top off! There are points I didn’t know what I was reading but the deeper I got into it, the more it made sense. I loved and was instantly drawn to Abbey, the main character rather than the story itself. She alone carried this book. The fact that this is a book you won’t soon forget: get your copy and you won’t be disappointed!
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a fantastic paranormal young adult novel. Paranormal and suspense is my favorite genre and this met both. Abbey who has seen ghosts since she was 7 has found herself suddenly attracting ghost clowns after going to the circus with her parents. Can Abbey along with the help of her friends solve the mystery? This was a story that instantly pulled me in and I found myself having a hard time putting the book down and read it in a couple of days. You felt the fear as the characters encountered the ghosts and the hope that all would be resolved. The ending was sureal but perfect. My only complaint, I wish there was a list of all the 80s song Abbey refers to so I can make my own play list … I guess I’ll just have to read the book again.
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Abbey is the most lovable quirky character in this breathtaking novel about these scary clowns. This book was a really fun read, and as a girl COMPLETELY AFRAID of the movie IT, I am taken aback by this fact. I have been reading many types of books lately, including books about the history of racism…so I was not afraid while reading this book. I recommend not picturing what is going on to deeply, this certainly kept me safe while reading this entire book. The author is fantastic at telling the story, so much so I read all the way through to the acknowledgements, and it did not disappoint. The great thing about this book is it felt so realistic and haunting, and you truly believe Abbey, and feel like this could happen to you if you had this hidden strength she possesses. Here is another book on my highly recommended list of reads. I will say this, I am SUPER happy I did not see this in a movie, though it is movie worthy. I promise myself I won’t even try to see it in the theaters! Happy reading everyone!
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I first took notice of this book when I saw the cover. Reading the blurb on the back I knew I needed to read it. Abbey can see ghosts and I will be the first to admit that I am addicted to the show “Ghost Whisperer”. Going to a circus with her family, she runs into some uneasiness with people but what follows is even worse. She is seeing ghost clowns at her new high school. Her friends are going missing. Can Abby help? Is she the reason? The 80’s nostalgic soundtrack is still playing in my head.
This is the second book in the Ghost Girls Series. I have not read the first one but did not feel like I was missing anything. I am curious to go back and read how it started but is a want not a need.
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I must first start this off by saying if you are not a fan of clowns proceed with caution on this one.
While I want to jump right in with my review of the story I HAVE to say i LOVED the 80’s music choices in this book!
Ok to the book, I had no idea Abbey has a book before this and it did not take away anything in this book so it isnt needed to read and appreciate this story.
Whats worse than clowns, ghost clowns and now her friends are disappearing and they may be to blame.
Oh I forgot to mention, abbey can see and talk to ghosts!
I cant Just pinpoint one favorite thing of this book it needed each part to make it the great story it is. Highly recommend.
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Class Clown is the second book in this set. I didnt read the first book, and did not feel like I was missing information, so it can be read as a standalone. However I just couldnt get into this book. It sounded so good an I am a fan of creepy clowns showing up in the locker room unexpectedly an soccer field. Beyond that I just had a hard time staying interested.
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was my first time reading a book of this particular genre, and all I can say is wow!! It is absolutely thrilling; I couldn’t put it down!
Abbey always knew something was different about her, not that she was particularly happy about that, but she can’t exactly change it. However, it proves to be a particularly useful gift when she has to use her gift, as well as having to discover her own inner strength, to figure out why students at her new school keep going missing. This book is full of mystery, and the suspense will keep you on the edge of your seat! This book is an amazingly fast paced and thrilling with surprised when you’d least expect them, yet the plot flows perfectly!! If you like young adult teenage angst, plenty of drama, clowns, and even ghosts, this is perfect for you! Allen Evan’s created a wonderful experience when writing this book, and I’m so glad I stepped out of my normal comfort zone to try it! Though it is the second book of the ghost girl series I was able to read it and not feel like I was missing any information I needed despite having not read the first book featuring out fourteen-year-old heroine.
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
First off I’ll have to say I hate clowns. I think that they are creepy and most definitely belong in a horror novel. That being said, this book was marvelous. Horror stories have always been one of my go to genres, and this one proved that even young adult ghost stories can make me jump. The characters were likeable, the plot unique. Scary clowns, spooky ghosts, and a read that can’t be put down. Bravo 🙂 can’t wait to read more
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book so much more than I thought I would! Going on the clown adventures with Abbey was nothing short of entertaining. I also grew up in Minnesota and currently live in northern Iowa so it was nice reading about places I was familiar with. I especially liked the Part that took place at the Griggs mansion! Overall a really great book and I definitely recommend if you like anything abnormal, like Abbey.
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story really drew me in from the beginning. Abbey is such a strong-willed and relatable character who I know would be a good friend to have. The descriptions of the clowns brought me back to 2016 with the hysteria of the scary clowns attacking people. The suspense kept me on the edge of my seat even as I couldn’t stop reading because I just had to know what came next. I adore the dynamic between the soccer team, especially Abbey, Lexi, and Kelly. I love her determined spirit, and I absolutely adore her relationship with her family. Everything good about stories that draws you in is executed beautifully in this book!
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was not aware that this was the second book in the series, but i will be reading the first book to this series next. This book had my attention from the get-go. I could not put this book down until I had finished it. I’ve never been paranormal genre person, but this book is amazing. I recommend it for the people who love reading anything paranormal and spooky. I look forward to more books from this author.
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Okay, so I didn’t know this was the second book of a series. But it was absolutely amazing and makes me want to go back and read the first one! This book caught my attention from the first page. That hardly ever happens! The character building of Abbey was amazing. I loved how she would do anything to protect her friends and family from going missing. She was just an overall great character and I loved her in this story.
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A Teenage girl who not only has to deal with growing pains but being one who also is able to communicate with the dead. A night out at the circus has something follow her home that is more than she bargained for.
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Class Clown is a gripping YA horror story. Abbey has a history of paranormal experiences and starting a new high school hasn’t changed this. She’s doing her best to settle in and make friends, which would be much easier to do if inexplicable things didn’t keep happening to her and her new friends.
If you’re into clown-related horror, this is the book for you! There are clowns everywhere. At the circus, of course, but also in the school corridors, the mirrors, people’s selfies, the middle of the road… SO many clowns. If you’re scared of clowns, this isn’t the book for you (unless you enjoy being scared in which case it’s perfect for you!).
Abbey is a fun character, I like her inquisitive nature and obsession with 80s music! As well as being a ghost-magnet, she’s good at connecting with other people and builds a circle of friends, mainly from her soccer team, who join her in her attempts to save the school from the clown invasion.
Abbey’s story begins in another book, Abnormally Abbey. Class Clown makes sense on its own, and you get plenty of background information as we go along, but if you intend to read Abnormally Abbey I would recommend starting there to avoid spoilers.
This book gets five stars from me! I’d recommend it to fans of high school paranormal stories, like Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
As a lover of all things paranormal and spooky, I was excited to read this book, even if I’m not the biggest fan of YA. This book was great! I love how Abbey is so independent and strong as a character, despite her young age. I’m sure I’m not the only person who has an aversion to clowns, but the story wove in the creepiness of the ‘spooks’ in a way that I was able to read through the book without having nightmares. As much as I love horror, clowns are a little too much for me, but this story had just enough of the shudder-factor in to make it YA-safe. The musical references and typical teen-drama had me captivated along with the paranormal aspect of the book and held my attention all the way through. If you like mystery, intrigue, and even a little taste of the paranormal, you’ll love this book!
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Class Clown by Allan Evans is part of series, of which I didn’t realize therefore I didn’t read the first book. This book itself stood out on its own as a singular book; however, I feel like some of the characters back story may have been explained in the first book which would have helped understand the background a bit more. For that reason alone, it took me a bit longer to get into that most books and is the reason I chose 4 stars. That being said, this book was absolutely an exciting, interesting read. It’s as though it’s inspiring to be a horror novel, but not quite on the Stephen King level as it wants to appear more towards the young adults. Overall, this captured my attention and was a phenomenal read.
Trisha Cargile
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I now understand why there were a few people that I know that read this book that refused to read it at night. I was one of them, and furthermore, had to make sure that my partner was at home at night rather than at work before I read this fingernail bite inducing novel. The way that the author really digs deep into developing Abbey’s personality and thoughts is incredible, and you do feel as though you, the reader, are inside her head without a doubt. Despite the fear and terror that is pulled from these pages, there is also a lot of happiness in the connections, friendships and her relationship with her family, that bring the story all together. In some spots, it felt like I was reading an episode of ‘Supernatural,’ and it pulled me in even more.
Walking on Sunshine is one of my favourite songs of all time, not just from the 80’s, so I know this author has some great tastes to include the musical encouragement for the characters throughout the novel. I did, however, find that this novel felt to be a bit long-winded, though understandably so in order to really get the reader on the edge of her seat, it just was a bit much for me. I fully intend to read Abnormally Abbey as soon as I have the time and look forward to learning more about her and her backstory. Overall, a fantastic read, and I would recommend to anyone looking to have the hair on the back of their neck stand up, well done!
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book works well as a standalone if you haven’t read the previous books in the series, like me. There was enough context to understand the story line without it being distracting from the current plot.
This was a captivating story, making it difficult to put down. Not only did I want to know who or what was behind the clown parade that seemed to overtake Pine Ridge High School, I was intrigued to figure out how it all would come to an end.
Abbey is a spook magnet who discovers the ghosts of dozens of clowns have infiltrated her life after a visit to the traveling circus. When two of her classmates disappear with clues the clowns are involved, she sets out to make sense of her puzzling and sometimes terrifying interactions with the clowns. Along the way of solving the mysteries, Abbey forms new friendships, helps a couple of other ghosts (unrelated to the main plot) find closure, and tries to live as normal a teenage life as anyone can who sees and interacts with ghosts on a regular basis.
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was definitely a psychological thriller.
This gave me serious ghost whisperer vibes.
Dead clowns are at the new high school, and friends have gone missing.
The main character has unique abilities that could help, but they also could be the reason for the clown apocalypse.
Cause highschool isn’t hard enough.
I recommend this to all my horror fans.
As a person petrified of clowns, this will not get you over yikes fear.
It’s a bit disturbing but interesting and it keeps you engaged.
Do I recommend? Yes it is good overall once I got half way through, so entertaining.
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Abbey is in high school and is about to start a new year and with that all the challenges that brings, but what she didn’t expect is that she would be dragged to the circus and that it would start off a whole chain of events which are going to make high school even harder.
It all starts with a visit to the circus with her parents a couple of days before the start of the school year, which she enjoys as much as a teenager can, but when she turns a corner at school one day and come face to face with a clown, she is more than just confused, she is annoyed. Abbey isn’t like any other teenager, she is a ghost magnet and this clown ghost is no exception, she has always seen them and always tries to help, even if the consequences aren’t worth it, losing friends and alienation being the two easiest to deal with.
As the days progress and Abbey is just trying to deal with life in general, the dead clowns just keep popping up to distract her, clowns of all shapes, sizes and some which are just downright scary, but when two of her new friends go missing, Abbey has to use her skills to find out just who or what is behind it all, but will she be able to find them before it is too late and this clown apocalypse turns deadly? This is a paranormal adventure full of spirit, mysteries and lots of clowns which keeps you guessing throughout as you try and figure out the who, what, where and why before the end.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I started reading this without realizing that it was actually the 2nd book in a series. When they referred to a past incident but never fully explained it, I got the hint. However, this book was extremely new reader friendly. It felt like I was reading an episode of “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” and that’s a good thing. The story was fun while still being intense at parts. The characters were not fully fleshed out, but they did have their own personal identities. I look forward to many sequels in the future pulling the supporting characters out of their shells more. It was a shockingly quick read, and I had wished that there was more. So, I’m lucky that there’s the first one to go back and read. I’ll just pretend that it’s a prequel to this one. Haha!
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was drawn to this book based on its cover. I was very entertained while reading this. I love the haunting aspect of it. It made me really want to finish it once I started it. I will definitely be reading the first book in this series. I highly recommend this book.
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
When I picked this book up I didn’t know that it was in a series, called the ghost girl series, and was in fact book number two. The writing in class clown was super smooth and flowing. I didn’t for once feel like I was lost or missing something so I don’t feel it was detrimental to have read them out of order. Maybe the confidence she seems to struggle with as a young adult would have been explained more in book one ?! To me she seemed fearless and brave throughout, never afraid to stand up to any obstacles. Class clown is a young adult horror type novel where a clown has attached himself to her from a circus she attended, she did say she was a spook magnet, right, and he begins haunting her high school along with a host of other clowns. It was engaging and really had me burning the midnight oil to finish. I’m definitely interested in picking up book number one, or really anything from this author. If these types of books are your thing I recommend giving this one a try.
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I’m not sure what caused me to pick this book because not only is the cover art creepy, I knew the story included clowns, and not just happy clowns but scary clowns. I’m definitely a person who can clearly say scary, creepy clowns are not my forte but the reviews associated with this book are incredible and I cannot pass up an incredible story.
Abbey is the main character, a teenager, student who has enrolled in a new school, but before the first day arrives, her father, a journalist, asks the family to join him by visiting the visiting circus as he gathers intel for his next big story on the history of clowns. As a typical teenager, Abbey wanted to pass on joining any family function if it included visiting the circus of all places, but she ultimately chose to go along. While there, she watches the entertainment, then roams around behind the scenes. When she comes across a crowd of clowns chatting about someone, out walks Rellik, the creepiest, scariest clown she had ever seen. When he looked into her eyes, as he walked by, fear riddled her body and she could feel goosebumps on her arms. Little did she know, her future would hold a lot more clowns and danger.
I wasn’t sure if I would be able to get through this book and believe me there were times, I thought the creepy factor was going to get to me, but the book is so good and so well written. I loved the way Abbey constantly thought of specific 80’s songs throughout the story which made the book have a bit of a soundtrack, which was unexpected. She often felt older than your typical teenager, seeing as how she handled her special “gift” and the drama that came with it.
The author did a great job making the villain someone you could feel disdain for and hope he would have a strike of bad luck.
I loved how Abbey started to learn about teamwork and the love that you can enjoy by joining a team, a sisterhood of her fellow soccer players. They go through a lot while dealing with clowns invading the school and the disappearance of a few friends but in the end, I think the entire situation brings them all closer together.
I enjoyed this story, even with the creepy clowns and look forward to reading more from the author. This was very well written, easy to read and follow along and kept me intrigued and on edge from the very beginning.
I give this story 5 out of 5 stars.
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was pleasantly surprised by this novel. As I read the synopsis of the story I thought although it was not my normal cup of tea but what the heck I will give it a shot and I am happy I did. Abbey’s story is unique and I found it interesting. The story had adventure and surprises, I could not put it down until I finished. If you enjoy ghost stories with a twist then I highly recommend this series to you. I look forward to reading more from him.
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Class Clown by Allan Evans is the second installment in this set (The first is Abnormally Abbey). I have not read the first book, but had no issue getting into this one and did not feel like I was missing information, so it can be read as a standalone. After reading this one, I will be going back and reading Abnormally Abbey (and others by this author) as it was exceptionally interesting to me, and different than your “typical” ghost story. Abbey is your average 14yr old high school girl….or is she? She can see and communicate with spirits, but this is not always as fun as it may sound. This time, she has piqued the interest of a clown at the traveling circus that has come to town…and he seems pretty intent on following and harassing her. But that is only where it starts, now her new-found soccer teammates are starting to come up missing…Is it all connected? If THAT doesn’t catch your attention, there are TONS of 80s music references in here to keep all of us “old people” in a nostalgic head spin. I can’t give away TOO much, but this was definitely worth the read.
Reviewed by @zoltrixes
