In short, yes. This book encapsulated all the atmosphere, twists, and turns of the original series. Aside from the question of why the Fear family hasn’t been run out of town because of all the murders/”accidents”/drama from many of the previous novels, the story is fun and you can’t help but be drawn into the detailed descriptions and action.
I will admit that this book is a little tame to the grittier, sexier young adult novels of late, but I personally like that. It is about escapism and a fantasy where life is about finding sweet teenage love as opposed to quickies, the harsh realities of life, and hard partying. Sure, one can strain to predict the twists and reveals from chapter to chapter and find the familiar formula from all Stine’s works, but if you understand the point of the novels, you can enjoy the book for what it is: just a fun read.
I would rate this book 4/5 stars in relation to the previous Fear Street series books. Although the book is a little tame and the characters not as flushed out as they could be, it is a great quick read with an intriguing adventure. I look forward to the new Fear Street series and hope that the future releases will be even better!