If I had to describe Creature Feature in one word, it would amusing. Amusing in the absolute best way possible! This book is 100% a gentle rib at the b-movie favorite concept of “pod people”. Placidville (the perfect name for Kathy’s hometown, might I add) has something very wrong with it. The townspeople are all acting oddly, or missing entirely, and strange sights are around every corner. Plus Kathy’s parents are just a little more forgetful than normal.

Meanwhile Kathy, or Vivacia as she is known on her local, late-night, horror television show, is oblivious to all of it. Being honest, Kathy is my favorite kind of character. The one in the movies who somehow magically misses all the things wrong in a situation. The character that we, the viewers, love to yell at and attempt to dissuade from making all the wrong choices while ominous music plays in the background. She keeps dismissing the odd things that she sees as a lack of caffeine, or a lack of sleep, no matter how much they point to issues with her hometown. What sets this story apart, however, is that it takes this concept out of the scary realm and makes it fun instead!

Our narrator has a blast ribbing Kathy as she misses things that he sees, and of course that we see as well. Even the one person in town who knows what’s really going on, can’t seem to sway Kathy out of her comfort zone. The whole thing is absurd, hilarious, and just a ton of fun to experience. As I mentioned above, I was lucky enough to be gifted an audio copy of this book. I highly recommend it! The narrators (bios below) are stellar, and they make this whole story so much more enjoyable. Think of the radio plays of old, and that’s what you’ll be getting with this audio book.

Looking for something a little silly, a little creepy, and the perfect length for a quiet afternoon? Creature Feature needs to get onto your reading list. Stat.