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kkaaccyy_'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
5.0
rjdenney's review against another edition
4.0
Such a fun, spooky, and thrilling read! this reminded me a lot of Unstoppable Octobia May but in a good way. It was nice reading a supernatural MG murder mystery and I look forward to more MG books from Justina Ireland. :) It also makes a great read for Black History Month.
creolelitbelle's review against another edition
I listened to the first 40 minutes of the 8 hour audiobook. While I am a fan of the author's Dread Nation book and look forward to reading the sequel, her middle grade historical fiction ghost novel is not for me. From what I heard of the story, it sounds like a great fun way to teach tweens about the history of the 1920s in the USA with a supernatural element. The detailed explanation of the history is more than I personally want, because I do not need lessons on what I already know to understand the character's situation. The intended audience age group of 8-12 years old could really enjoy this haunted way of learning history, though. This is a lesson that middle grade books are usually not good fits for me due to being written in a way that is geared for much younger readers. Unless reading this for content or comprehension check for a younger reader, I would not recommend the book for adults' recreational reading. Academically speaking, I think the book could potentially be a solid choice for cross-curricular connection in teaching history.
Graphic: Racism and Violence
kimal2028's review against another edition
5.0
This book was really interesting!
It was a little scary because of all the ghosts that Ophie was seeing. I think that Ophie was really brave. She's really young but all she wants to do is help the ghosts make peace so they can move on.
It was a little scary because of all the ghosts that Ophie was seeing. I think that Ophie was really brave. She's really young but all she wants to do is help the ghosts make peace so they can move on.
jozzy_hi's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
icanreadish's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
4.5
An engaging, beautiful ghost story that's a bit like Haunting of Hill House.
❤️ the chapters from the perspectives of the houses / attic / garden were fun!
❤️ Ophie is such a wonderful main character !! Love her !!
❤️ Colin and Henry. My heart, ugh.
I thoroughly enjoyed this ghost story and would recommend it to readers of any age. It's a solid read for middle grade readers, though!
❤️ the chapters from the perspectives of the houses / attic / garden were fun!
❤️ Ophie is such a wonderful main character !! Love her !!
❤️ Colin and Henry. My heart, ugh.
I thoroughly enjoyed this ghost story and would recommend it to readers of any age. It's a solid read for middle grade readers, though!
fuascailt's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this book just as I have enjoyed her other work! It was a good story (first middle-grade for me actually) - Ophie was just the most real she could have been I do wish I had seen a bit of a stick it to the ass**les for some *cough* certain characters, but, what is the point in that? Being angry? So I was glad for the ending, even if it was so sad
Overall, I totally loved this book! maybe best so far this year? not a hard one to beat, only the second, but, I seem to be following a theme, so who knows....
:) good book 3.5/5 stars.
Spoiler
she was not the oh so perfect roses in the air character, no, she was a 12-yr old girl not too happy with the way things were sometimes, and I loved reading that, she was upset at how because of her race she was treated, which is NORMAL, and it felt so real and raw and broke my heart so many times and angered me a fair amount to at the injustice anyone must have felt at time periods like thisSpoiler
finding out Mrs Caruthers was the rascist old hag we all knew her to be, but to kill, so utterly despicable, and to find out the little kid, whipped bloody, was staying out of fear for what would be done to ole Henry, broke me, and its the one time I cried and needed a moment! <3Overall, I totally loved this book! maybe best so far this year? not a hard one to beat, only the second, but, I seem to be following a theme, so who knows....
:) good book 3.5/5 stars.
mary00's review against another edition
4.0
This middle grade read was engaging, unique and perfect for October.
mdpbernal's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
sydney_arcuri's review against another edition
5.0
5/5 stars
This is Justina Ireland's first middle grade book and boy did she deliver. I read this book in one sitting and I enjoyed every second of it. This story is equal parts chilling, mysterious, thrilling, and sweet. Even if you aren't particularly into middle grade books I still recommend this book.
This is Justina Ireland's first middle grade book and boy did she deliver. I read this book in one sitting and I enjoyed every second of it. This story is equal parts chilling, mysterious, thrilling, and sweet. Even if you aren't particularly into middle grade books I still recommend this book.