![]() ![]() ![]() I love how Brian, Coco, and Ollie’s character arcs come full circle in the end. In terms of presentation of the fair itself, there are carnies and fun houses, but Arden avoids bringing in the ableist freak show trope if that’s something of a concern. ![]() I found myself chilled, and the atmosphere and tone are perfect for that carnival tone. ![]() The imagery is terrifying, with something like jump scares ending every chapter. If rictus grins, clowns, and dolls that are actually people all along terrify you, this book is a treat (or a trick? Depends on your preference). Brian, Coco, and Ollie have to work together across dimensions to keep their families in tact while the Smiling Man himself finds an enemy he can’t contend with.Ī perfect conclusion that tugged at my tear ducts and heart strings, where family born and found is the central hero of an otherwise terrifying story. It’s just her, the Smiling Man and a bunch of mannequins, some of which are clowns, some of which are others kidnapped like her. Gentle spoilers for previous entries in the Small Spaces seriesĮmpty Smiles picks up precisely where Dark Waters leaves off: with Ollie missing in an alternate dimension where no one else can see her either. Content warnings: missing children, reference to a dead parent ![]()
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