Though I've been a fan of Goosebumps since I was a kid, I don't remember ever reading this particular book. Being a gloomy day outside, I thought it'd be nice to curl up and finally read it.

I know that this is a children's book, but this one actually made me a little anxious. I could empathize with Max being a worrywart and constantly fighting and giving into peer pressure as all of his friends wanted to try out the mirror over and over again. The thought of being forced into another dimension where you'd be trapped in there forever was also quite scary! I finished this rather quickly, all in one sitting, because it felt so anxiety-inducing.

My only complaint is that it felt a little monotonous at times; page after page of arguing and competitions and "no, you!". It added to the story at first, but after awhile, it became a little frustrating. I was overall pleased with this book though, despite it's low ratings.