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hwalk91's review
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This book is filled with dark imagery; spirits of dead children and all too realistic nightmares. I really enjoyed the plot and the idea that these teachers took a job and could never leave it. I wish there had been more horror stories about previous teachers that had tried to quit. And I didn't feel a strong connection to the main characters. However, it's definitely a fun read :)
readingnymph's review against another edition
3.0
I was sent this book by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Set in a school we follow two new teachers as they both take on their first teaching roles, though things are not as it seems.
I enjoyed the horror element to this book, it was well written with great imagery that added to the atmosphere. The surrell quality of the dreams added to the uneasiness and kept me intrigued.
The downside was that there were some very mundane elements, mainly the two main characters interactions. It was alot of small talk and while this depicts everyday life very well, it didnt keep my attention.
Overall I liked this book.
Set in a school we follow two new teachers as they both take on their first teaching roles, though things are not as it seems.
I enjoyed the horror element to this book, it was well written with great imagery that added to the atmosphere. The surrell quality of the dreams added to the uneasiness and kept me intrigued.
The downside was that there were some very mundane elements, mainly the two main characters interactions. It was alot of small talk and while this depicts everyday life very well, it didnt keep my attention.
Overall I liked this book.
enchantressreads's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Child death
Moderate: Death and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Car accident
kirstycarson1's review
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
tysbooks's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
I was provided a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I think if you are new to the horror or supernatural genre this would be a good place to start. This follows our two main characters, Ian and Michelle, who are starting their first year teaching at St. Stephens Catholic middle school. As soon as they start, they both begin having visions and nightmares about a terrible tragedy that took place years before they arrived. Soon those nightmares come to life with they start seeing the ghosts of children around the school and they have to find out what really happened all those years ago.....
I think this book had a really good start and it instantly grabbed my attention. I do think after that it slow down for a few chapters but it did pick back up. I personally don't think this book was scary, but I definitely think there were a couple of unsettling scenes. I enjoyed finding out about the school and I really liked the character of Michelle because there was a point in this book where I felt like all of her reactions were exactly how I would react and I could definitely relate. So all in all I thought this a was quick and creepy read.
I think if you are new to the horror or supernatural genre this would be a good place to start. This follows our two main characters, Ian and Michelle, who are starting their first year teaching at St. Stephens Catholic middle school. As soon as they start, they both begin having visions and nightmares about a terrible tragedy that took place years before they arrived. Soon those nightmares come to life with they start seeing the ghosts of children around the school and they have to find out what really happened all those years ago.....
I think this book had a really good start and it instantly grabbed my attention. I do think after that it slow down for a few chapters but it did pick back up. I personally don't think this book was scary, but I definitely think there were a couple of unsettling scenes. I enjoyed finding out about the school and I really liked the character of Michelle because there was a point in this book where I felt like all of her reactions were exactly how I would react and I could definitely relate. So all in all I thought this a was quick and creepy read.
ems_rxlibrary's review
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
1.0
I received an eARC of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Years ago, a school fire devastated a small community (except for the fact that no one talks about it). The school is then cursed (for some reason) along with all the teachers (for some reason). No teacher can quit lest they become victims to the curse.
Honestly, I didn’t like this at all. I felt like there was little to no plot. The dialogue, which made up the majority of the book, was robotic and unnatural. There was no chemistry between the male and female leads. I didn’t feel like the curse made any sense and the ending just left so much to be desired.
Years ago, a school fire devastated a small community (except for the fact that no one talks about it). The school is then cursed (for some reason) along with all the teachers (for some reason). No teacher can quit lest they become victims to the curse.
Honestly, I didn’t like this at all. I felt like there was little to no plot. The dialogue, which made up the majority of the book, was robotic and unnatural. There was no chemistry between the male and female leads. I didn’t feel like the curse made any sense and the ending just left so much to be desired.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Cursing
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