Reviews - The Ravenous Dead

361 reviews for:

The Ravenous Dead

Darcy Coates

4.08 AVERAGE

the_books_music_life's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I love this series. The story is fast-paced and keeps you hooked until the last second, and as someone who can usually guess the surprise/twist in the story, I didn't see either of the ending surprises coming. I'm so excited to see what happens next in Keira's life, I have so many questions. Darcy Coats has once again proven herself a master storyteller.

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miseraya's review against another edition

3.75

dark funny mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

rebecca_ejm's review against another edition

4.5

mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

mochipandabear's review against another edition

4.0

3.5 rounded up

As is typical for me I had no idea this was a second book in a series, but that did not stop me from enjoying this book at all! We follow Keira as she has accepted the position as groundskeeper in order to continue work helping ghosts move on. A fascinating concept that I really did enjoy. I found even at times I was wanting more about the side characters however. Mason was sweet and caring, sort of the mother of the group providing the “Hey, that’s crazy. How about we don’t do that?” side to things. Zoe was so fun as the quirky, conspiracy nut who in a nutshell is probably one kind of friend you really want or need.
I found in the story however, I almost wanted a bit more about Keira? We had a whole part that played really big into her story and her past, but almost brushed away from it too soon? I appreciate we got closer in the ghost story side of this and I understand it is the second in a series, but it was only a handful of pages for the whole scene and then suddenly we are back to the ghosts? Otherwise, I found it to be a fun paranormal horror novel!
It could easily be read as a stand-alone if you don’t mind missing out on a few things such as how Keira got to Blighty and how she has no memories of her life before finding herself there. I’m definitely going to have to go back and read the first one. I’m also excited to see what will happen next to our trio.

Thank you Netgalley for this copy in exchange for an honest review! #Netgalley #TheRavenousDead

haunted_mia's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I am absolutely loving this series with Keira and her pals, Marvin and Zoe. Keira's past is catching up to her, and she's learning she has many survival skills along with her ghost seeing skills. She's made an enemy with the local doctor and his murdering son, but she's also made many friends, including the florist's goth son.

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