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n1c0l3_1905's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lazygal's review against another edition
4.0
This is one of those "horror lite" books - Charlotte has graduated from Dead Ed. and is stuck in customer service (which consists of waiting for Those in Need to call in for help, at which point she's supposed to act as that small, still voice that gives them good advice). She's living with Maddy, who appears to be one of those controlling friends that doesn't want Charlotte's old friends to be a part of her life; those old friends have reunited with people from their pasts and seem to be settling in to eternity rather well. Enter Charlotte's still-living BFF Scarlett, whose sister Petula is in a coma and whose boyfriend Damen isn't around as much as she'd like... By the end, Charlotte has "grown" as a dead person, Petula is slightly nicer, Maddy's been vanquished and Scarlett and Damen are solidly a couple.
While the book is, for the most part, quite charming, and those that know the horror genre will enjoy the shout-outs to horror Names (Charlotte's an Usher, for example), the ending is a bit unsatisfying. Charlotte's solving a problem like Maddy seems to be a little abrupt: there's nothing in the previous chapters that would allow one to make the leaps that she makes in terms of understanding what's going on, and I hate solutions that take place off-stage with no hope of following along.
Still, for those for whom that isn't a problem this will be a really fun read. And count me in on hoping for another in the series.
While the book is, for the most part, quite charming, and those that know the horror genre will enjoy the shout-outs to horror Names (Charlotte's an Usher, for example), the ending is a bit unsatisfying. Charlotte's solving a problem like Maddy seems to be a little abrupt: there's nothing in the previous chapters that would allow one to make the leaps that she makes in terms of understanding what's going on, and I hate solutions that take place off-stage with no hope of following along.
Still, for those for whom that isn't a problem this will be a really fun read. And count me in on hoping for another in the series.
dnyv's review against another edition
4.0
Just when we thought Charlotte learnt a valuable lesson, here she comes again.
I think this book is a good continue of the first one but it wasn't as shocking as the first.
The friendship between Charlotte and Scarlet is really cool to read and follow but what really botters me is that it was like she never learnt anything.
As much as I can tell without any spoilers, Charlotte was brainwashed again for this book, and don't get me wrong, I do like it. Just not as much as the other.
Working in the hotline as may you call angels if you would like, wasn't the best place for Charlotte. Also, how could you put someone that clearly showed that wasn't prepared for dying to help people?
The only thing that I must say that got me was the end, and with no spoilers I must say it was the reason I gave it 4 stars, if not for that it would have got 3 or 2 stars at best.
That pure act out of love and friendship and loyalty was good enough to bring me to tears! Lovely !
I think this book is a good continue of the first one but it wasn't as shocking as the first.
The friendship between Charlotte and Scarlet is really cool to read and follow but what really botters me is that it was like she never learnt anything.
As much as I can tell without any spoilers, Charlotte was brainwashed again for this book, and don't get me wrong, I do like it. Just not as much as the other.
Working in the hotline as may you call angels if you would like, wasn't the best place for Charlotte. Also, how could you put someone that clearly showed that wasn't prepared for dying to help people?
The only thing that I must say that got me was the end, and with no spoilers I must say it was the reason I gave it 4 stars, if not for that it would have got 3 or 2 stars at best.
That pure act out of love and friendship and loyalty was good enough to bring me to tears! Lovely !
priscilainthesky's review against another edition
3.0
Probablemente es mucho mejor que el primero, con una pizca que no noté hasta leer el tercero. Fue una de las primeras trilogías que leí, y el sostén para lanzarme al mundo de la lectura. Muy entretenido, fácil de leer y con la enseñanza que la vida es demasiado corta para lamentarse por todo, deberíamos animarnos a todo y no importa lo que los demás piensen ni pensar mal acerca de los demás.
quintiola's review against another edition
3.0
Read it as a teen. Had all three books. Read them all. Liked them.( I was a teen). Gave them away cause I knew I wouldn’t read them again. Recommend to TEENS. Praise Satan.
suzie_q's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.75