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paperbackprincess22's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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? No
5.0
s_ierraclark's review
4.0
cute audiobook. definitely a middle school book but the anxiety and panic attack depictions are accurate and empowering!
quoth_thepaperraven's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
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? No
3.75
einnymydog's review
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sylvilel's review
4.0
After Evie’s parents disappeared, Evie has been living with her aunt Desdemona for the last few years.
Evie suffers from anxiety - a LOT of anxiety. But she still loves a good horror story, and often follows aunt Des on her ventures to rid the town of supernatural disturbances.
But when aunt Des is called out on a mission to the old slaugterhouse, something about it all freaks Evie out.
And then aunt Des disappears - and Evie must face the CLACKITY.
If you’re looking for the perfect mix of «Coraline» meets «Alice in Wonderland» - search no more!
Dark, heartbreaking and spinechilling, this is a middle grade book about having to find your courage when you’re left with nothing and no one, and have to face all your darkest fears at once.
Somehow I often find middle grade/YA horror to be MUCH more terrifying than adult horror.
Also, this is best read/listened to RIGHT before falling asleep.
Evie suffers from anxiety - a LOT of anxiety. But she still loves a good horror story, and often follows aunt Des on her ventures to rid the town of supernatural disturbances.
But when aunt Des is called out on a mission to the old slaugterhouse, something about it all freaks Evie out.
And then aunt Des disappears - and Evie must face the CLACKITY.
If you’re looking for the perfect mix of «Coraline» meets «Alice in Wonderland» - search no more!
Dark, heartbreaking and spinechilling, this is a middle grade book about having to find your courage when you’re left with nothing and no one, and have to face all your darkest fears at once.
Somehow I often find middle grade/YA horror to be MUCH more terrifying than adult horror.
Also, this is best read/listened to RIGHT before falling asleep.
rjdenney's review
4.0
Spooky, thrilling, and fun! and the mention of John Bellairs's books in this was an awesome touch.
wooseoks's review
3.0
A good middle grade horror book with an awesome cover and illustrations throughout. I was wanting a bit more backstory with John Jeffrey Pope & The Clackity and was disappointed when we didn't get that much. Great spooky vibes and a great book for middle grade, though.
lostcupofstars's review against another edition
3.0
I thought this was a good story and it was paced well. The illustrations were really well done and it was the right level of creepy for the target age.
I would have loved more descriptive language instead of inserting illustrations into the text to avoid describing the objects and could have done with one or two less houses. Overall though a good story.
I would have loved more descriptive language instead of inserting illustrations into the text to avoid describing the objects and could have done with one or two less houses. Overall though a good story.
coralinejones's review
4.75
How cute!! Like Monster House in book form. I wish I had a middle schooler I could recommend this to, perhaps I'll buy it for my sister!
I would recommend everyone wait to read this until Halloween. If you're someone who loves to watch those nostalgic, made-for-tv family horror / Halloween movies every year you'll loveeee this.
I would recommend everyone wait to read this until Halloween. If you're someone who loves to watch those nostalgic, made-for-tv family horror / Halloween movies every year you'll loveeee this.