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Five Nights at Freddy's #2: The Official Movie Novel
The official movie novelization of the second Five Nights at Freddy's movie!The hugely anticipated sequel to the Five Nights at Freddy's movie hits theaters on December 5th, 2025. This movie novelization is a must-have for any Freddy fan!
352 pages, Paperback
Published May 5, 2026
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Scott Cawthon
171 books2,458 followersScott Cawthon is an American independent video game developer, animator, and writer, best known for his creation of the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise.
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May 21, 2026
I pre-ordered the paperback and it came in a while before the kindle edition which I guess I also pre-ordered. I read over half of it from the paperback and then finished reading it via the kindle one. I’ll be going back through it from the beginning to get some more highlights , then, Writing my review (Which will be positive) and reposting.
I have read so much lore, done so much game research, have been playing the games, been reading the graphic novels and taking notes on FNAF stuff. It’s been strange and fun. I’m still not done yet. I am almost through w one of the theory books.
It’s been really fascinating to see how this storyline is progressing up against the original novels and games. I’m excited. What will happen next!
I have read so much lore, done so much game research, have been playing the games, been reading the graphic novels and taking notes on FNAF stuff. It’s been strange and fun. I’m still not done yet. I am almost through w one of the theory books.
It’s been really fascinating to see how this storyline is progressing up against the original novels and games. I’m excited. What will happen next!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 19, 2026
Wow, I am so honored to apparently be the first Goodreads review for this book. I’m going to rip it to shreds. I just want to start by saying that I have read every single FNAF novel there is, and even through all the craziness that entails, I have a lot of fun reading these books (Fazgoo, mpreg, and all). I also am someone who really enjoyed the FNAF 2 movie, though I admit it has flaws. This book, however, is terrible. Which is a shame, because it came out on my birthday.
I’ll start with one good thing. I found the scene of Toy Freddy interacting with the costumed teenagers actually very endearing. That, however, is the only good thing. Maybe it’s because I’m older now than I was when I read Fazbear Frights, but this book really made me realize that Andrea Waggener is just not a good writer. For some reason, new characters are always described based on whether they are attractive or not, which becomes very strange when we’re supposed to be reading from a child’s perspective. Additionally, the author will often focus on details that have absolutely no weight, going into extreme detail on things that literally do not matter to the story at all. Sometimes so much so that the passage will come off perverted (describing Lisa’s stomachache from pizza for some reason, describing the size of Vanessa’s FEET???). I assume this is done to pad out the length of the book, but it is very strange. The author also writes sentences that are just unnecessary and should have been cut upon editing. Things like “She woke up. What woke her up?” are just completely repetitive. Also, the excessive use of ellipses drives me crazy. Speaking of editing, Bonnie was spelled as Bonny twice, one of those times it was spelled correctly and incorrectly ON THE SAME PAGE. The way the chapters are broken up and even the separation inside the chapters makes zero sense, which is how I can tell no one else properly editing this book. And it goes without saying, but the added dialogue of Jeremiah saying how Abby will be a “looker” when she’s older is disgusting, she’s literally 11. Jeremiah would never say that don’t massacre my boy like that. Something that I really noticed but haven’t seen anyone else talk about is how it seems like no one told Waggener when the book is supposed to take place. I first noticed this when Mike made a point of noticing how old Henry’s landline was. I thought that was strange, I’m only 20 but the house I grew up in had a landline. My suspicions were confirmed when Mr. Berg mentioned how he was made fun of for having a cell phone instead of a smartphone. The movie takes place in 2002. While smartphones did exist, it would still be typical to own a cell phone. I want to say this mistake isn’t Waggener’s fault if no one told her when it took place, but did she think the old technology was just for show?
Scott Cawthon is getting flamed for this novel, and while it is deserved because he approved of the novel in this state, we need to acknowledge how the FNAF books deserve better writers. Waggener is responsible for the weird shit too. Cawthon if you need writers, email me, bro. In the end, I’m leaving two stars. One for Bonny and one for Bonnie.
I’ll start with one good thing. I found the scene of Toy Freddy interacting with the costumed teenagers actually very endearing. That, however, is the only good thing. Maybe it’s because I’m older now than I was when I read Fazbear Frights, but this book really made me realize that Andrea Waggener is just not a good writer. For some reason, new characters are always described based on whether they are attractive or not, which becomes very strange when we’re supposed to be reading from a child’s perspective. Additionally, the author will often focus on details that have absolutely no weight, going into extreme detail on things that literally do not matter to the story at all. Sometimes so much so that the passage will come off perverted (describing Lisa’s stomachache from pizza for some reason, describing the size of Vanessa’s FEET???). I assume this is done to pad out the length of the book, but it is very strange. The author also writes sentences that are just unnecessary and should have been cut upon editing. Things like “She woke up. What woke her up?” are just completely repetitive. Also, the excessive use of ellipses drives me crazy. Speaking of editing, Bonnie was spelled as Bonny twice, one of those times it was spelled correctly and incorrectly ON THE SAME PAGE. The way the chapters are broken up and even the separation inside the chapters makes zero sense, which is how I can tell no one else properly editing this book. And it goes without saying, but the added dialogue of Jeremiah saying how Abby will be a “looker” when she’s older is disgusting, she’s literally 11. Jeremiah would never say that don’t massacre my boy like that. Something that I really noticed but haven’t seen anyone else talk about is how it seems like no one told Waggener when the book is supposed to take place. I first noticed this when Mike made a point of noticing how old Henry’s landline was. I thought that was strange, I’m only 20 but the house I grew up in had a landline. My suspicions were confirmed when Mr. Berg mentioned how he was made fun of for having a cell phone instead of a smartphone. The movie takes place in 2002. While smartphones did exist, it would still be typical to own a cell phone. I want to say this mistake isn’t Waggener’s fault if no one told her when it took place, but did she think the old technology was just for show?
Scott Cawthon is getting flamed for this novel, and while it is deserved because he approved of the novel in this state, we need to acknowledge how the FNAF books deserve better writers. Waggener is responsible for the weird shit too. Cawthon if you need writers, email me, bro. In the end, I’m leaving two stars. One for Bonny and one for Bonnie.
October 5, 2026
A good book. Definitely not as good as the movie, which to some might be crazy. However, it provides amazing context for some characterization, as well as a few additional lines I wish had been in the movie, itself.
Definitely hate the weird parts (Jeremiah, mention of Vanessa’s cleavage). The characterization of Michael is fine, but there are only a few moments in which his actions are analyzed by the text. It’s certainly based off an earlier script where Michael wasn’t fully fleshed-out, indicated by the lapses in personality and reactions. Though, he is consistently afraid of his own humanity and aims to relinquish himself of the guilt he holds for subconsciously despising his father (attacking and terminating the lives of Granite Falls adults).
The issue with this book, and its earlier installment, is the quality control. It’s a fun read, but the descriptions are lack luster, and the fact that its not even in the same continuity as its predecessor (difference in description of mike’s age—from twenty-five to early-to-mid thirties) is concerning.
Still, I’ll give it a 4. I love the movie, and I loved Michael’s parts. It has strengths in-between the horribly odd choices, which can be used to the advantage of an eagle-eyed reader.
Definitely hate the weird parts (Jeremiah, mention of Vanessa’s cleavage). The characterization of Michael is fine, but there are only a few moments in which his actions are analyzed by the text. It’s certainly based off an earlier script where Michael wasn’t fully fleshed-out, indicated by the lapses in personality and reactions. Though, he is consistently afraid of his own humanity and aims to relinquish himself of the guilt he holds for subconsciously despising his father (attacking and terminating the lives of Granite Falls adults).
The issue with this book, and its earlier installment, is the quality control. It’s a fun read, but the descriptions are lack luster, and the fact that its not even in the same continuity as its predecessor (difference in description of mike’s age—from twenty-five to early-to-mid thirties) is concerning.
Still, I’ll give it a 4. I love the movie, and I loved Michael’s parts. It has strengths in-between the horribly odd choices, which can be used to the advantage of an eagle-eyed reader.
October 17, 2026
Книгите по филмови сценарии по правило не претендират да са висока литература и Five Nights at Freddy’s: The Official Movie Novel #2 не прави изключение — като самостоятелен роман тя категорично отстъпва на „Изкривените“ (The Twisted Ones), която имах удоволствието да преведа преди две години. За мен обаче бе от изключително значение отново да се потопя в любимия си свят на призраци и аниматроници именно през октомври. А тази книга ми даде точно тази атмосфера, за което съм искрено благодарен на Скот Коутън и Андреа Уогънър.
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