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saffyre's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
rooray's review against another edition
adventurous
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? Yes
3.0
mousewitched's review against another edition
2.0
I liked the first one enough that I borrowed this one super fast once I realized it was out. I wish I never knew about it because honestly - it’s only been a few months since I read The Babysitter’s Coven, but I don’t remember Esme being so “I’m not like other girls” in it the way she was in this one. It’s not quirky to drink iced coffee in the winter and only listen to music from a certain era, and it’s not “lame” to like Christmas or be into mainstream things. The fact that this is still being perpetuated is so frustrating. On top of that, as many already mentioned, the Chik-Fil-A mention was unnecessary and hurtful to a whole audience picking up this series for queer representation. It didn’t add anything to the plot at all so I don’t understand why it was included unless the author was trying to make a point. The plot was okay and Pig is of course the star of the show, so I gave it two stars.
zinelib's review against another edition
4.0
The follow up to [b:The Babysitters Coven|38856385|The Babysitters Coven (The Babysitters Coven, #1)|Kate Williams|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1549996372l/38856385._SY75_.jpg|60417414] takes a little longer to get into than the first entry in the series, but eventually it becomes compelling. The two Sitters, protagonist Esme and her slaying partner Cassandra (daughter of Circe) have attracted the attention of the ruling body, the Synod, and find themselves playing host to a Sitters convention, which is unexpected, given their non-dynamic location: Spring River, Kansas. The other Sitters arrive from NYC, Miami, and other cities, everyone descending on a Zombified hotel. The Synod don't like to be remembered, so they brainwash people--for their own good, including Esme's bestie, Janis.
In addition to dealing with her Sitter duties, Esme has some family matters on her mind: her dad is depressed, and the electricity has gone out at home--theirs is the only house so effected. Her mom is still catatonic in a care facility. Since Esme learned in book one that her mother's catatonia is physical only, and that she's still alive inside and aware of everything going on, the situation feels all the more devastating.
It's time for Cassandra and Esme to learn about curses, and the dreaded Red Magic. To help them they have their Counsel (a la Buffy's Watcher), Brian, who is increasingly frustrated with the young womens' lack of interest in their training and their frivolity regarding the conference. It's not like the interior designer wanted to be assigned to be a football coach in Kansas or make friends with Esme's downer dad. The perks (magic) are nice though. Same goes for Adrian, a mysterious guy Esme suspects is following her. Turns out she's right, and he's got a strange power that isn't revealed until nearly the end of the book.
In addition to dealing with her Sitter duties, Esme has some family matters on her mind: her dad is depressed, and the electricity has gone out at home--theirs is the only house so effected. Her mom is still catatonic in a care facility. Since Esme learned in book one that her mother's catatonia is physical only, and that she's still alive inside and aware of everything going on, the situation feels all the more devastating.
It's time for Cassandra and Esme to learn about curses, and the dreaded Red Magic. To help them they have their Counsel (a la Buffy's Watcher), Brian, who is increasingly frustrated with the young womens' lack of interest in their training and their frivolity regarding the conference. It's not like the interior designer wanted to be assigned to be a football coach in Kansas or make friends with Esme's downer dad. The perks (magic) are nice though. Same goes for Adrian, a mysterious guy Esme suspects is following her. Turns out she's right, and he's got a strange power that isn't revealed until nearly the end of the book.
tiffani_reads's review against another edition
4.0
Solid second book in a very fun series. This books is a fun time from start to finish.
librarypatronus's review against another edition
3.0
I’m disappointed to be giving this 3 stars because I loved the first one and was hoping to recapture that experience, but it was so slow and some very odd descriptions and similes/metaphors that left me perplexed. (I hope no one is comparing my face to a Krispy Kreme
sbrads's review against another edition
2.0
Did I like it or did I just not despise it as much as the first one? Either way, never has a book two done such a strong uptick, because this was not painful to read like the first. I would even venture a 2.5? It might have been because I was able to get the audiobook for this one and thus, was more easily able to ignore how utterly trash all the characters are.
Here is the thing that I think makes these books the most painful- the author really nailed the teenage voice, which is impressive, but also, unless you are one, teenagers are actually terrible most of the time. It's not their fault, their brains are not fully developed yet but it means they still suck.
The plot in this one had better pacing...sort of. Hints towards something bigger going on but the end 'battle' was over before I even realized what was happening, and also it came out of no where and made no sense. I ask you BEANIE BABIES. Reaaaalllly
Here is the thing that I think makes these books the most painful- the author really nailed the teenage voice, which is impressive, but also, unless you are one, teenagers are actually terrible most of the time. It's not their fault, their brains are not fully developed yet but it means they still suck.
The plot in this one had better pacing...sort of. Hints towards something bigger going on but the end 'battle' was over before I even realized what was happening, and also it came out of no where and made no sense. I ask you BEANIE BABIES. Reaaaalllly