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mollylooby's review against another edition
5.0
A Spoiler Free Bit About The Book
*Sequel to Anna Dressed in Blood - read my review of Anna here!*
Cas is back! Everyone come read!
"Just your average boy-meets-girl, girl-gets-sucked-into-Hell story."
My Review
It's been a whole year since I read Anna Dressed in Blood so it's about time I got stuck into Girl of Nightmares. It's an understatement to say I was excited. I adored Anna Dressed in Blood, it was one of the best books I read in 2015 and I was hoping Girl of Nightmares would be one of my favourite books of 2016 . . .
So far it is! Blake stood her ground and wrote another phenomenal story. Watch out, this is going to be a gush fest!
Honestly, I was hooked by the first sentence. I'm not even exaggerating. If anyone's considering reading it, here's the first sentence:
"I think I killed a girl who looked like this once."
Go, go read it!
But seriously, spending time with these characters was an utter joy. It's hard to explain but the words and pages just rolled by so easily. I did not want to put it down and I couldn't stop turning pages.
As I reached the end, I felt like I was hyperventilating it was so intense. I was reading with trembling fingers and holding my breath. Just . . . whoa. Magic.
The only possible thing I could think of to criticise was the fact that the adverbs started to annoy me half way through. But that was it. I can't think of a single other thing to say!
Anyway, I loved it. Truly.
Evaluation
Overall 10/10
Would I recommend it? Yes! Just go and read it!
Would I look up the author? Yes! Put a few of Blake's books on my to-read list!
FAVOURITE BOOK OF 2016 SO FAR!
That's another one for the Molten Reading Challenge.
An impulse buy: Girl of Nightmares - Kendare Blake
Girl of Nightmares was breathless, intense, and phenomenal!
First Blogged Here: http://bit.ly/FangsClawsandWings
Go there for the pictures in this blog!
*Sequel to Anna Dressed in Blood - read my review of Anna here!*
Cas is back! Everyone come read!
"Just your average boy-meets-girl, girl-gets-sucked-into-Hell story."
My Review
It's been a whole year since I read Anna Dressed in Blood so it's about time I got stuck into Girl of Nightmares. It's an understatement to say I was excited. I adored Anna Dressed in Blood, it was one of the best books I read in 2015 and I was hoping Girl of Nightmares would be one of my favourite books of 2016 . . .
So far it is! Blake stood her ground and wrote another phenomenal story. Watch out, this is going to be a gush fest!
Honestly, I was hooked by the first sentence. I'm not even exaggerating. If anyone's considering reading it, here's the first sentence:
"I think I killed a girl who looked like this once."
Go, go read it!
But seriously, spending time with these characters was an utter joy. It's hard to explain but the words and pages just rolled by so easily. I did not want to put it down and I couldn't stop turning pages.
As I reached the end, I felt like I was hyperventilating it was so intense. I was reading with trembling fingers and holding my breath. Just . . . whoa. Magic.
The only possible thing I could think of to criticise was the fact that the adverbs started to annoy me half way through. But that was it. I can't think of a single other thing to say!
Anyway, I loved it. Truly.
Evaluation
Overall 10/10
Would I recommend it? Yes! Just go and read it!
Would I look up the author? Yes! Put a few of Blake's books on my to-read list!
FAVOURITE BOOK OF 2016 SO FAR!
That's another one for the Molten Reading Challenge.
An impulse buy: Girl of Nightmares - Kendare Blake
Girl of Nightmares was breathless, intense, and phenomenal!
First Blogged Here: http://bit.ly/FangsClawsandWings
Go there for the pictures in this blog!
dogmom198611's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
krystalbrown1105's review against another edition
5.0
This sequel was just as fascinating as the first book in this series. It was ripping my soul in pieces to see Cas torn over Anna, but I just dove right in and could see the world Blake created for us. I plan on eating up every last book she has written.
coco_lolo's review against another edition
4.0
As with the first book, Girl of Nightmares took me a couple of days to finish, and it wasn't until the end that I was able to sit down and really get into it. Despite this, it was actually a good read. There wasn't as much gore, but it's still present throughout the book, as is Cas and his sarcasm (which is one of my favorite aspects of the book; his inner monologue is great!) and his love for the dead girl, Anna. For the most part, this book is focused on him dragging Anna out of Hell, where she was taken at the end of the first book, but it was full of other plots as well. We're finally told where the athame comes from and learn a little more history about it, and I really liked seeing more of Thomas and Carmel and their friendship with Cas.
Do you remember in my review of Anna Dressed in Blood how I commented on Blake's style of writing and how it wasn't for me? Funny thing: the more I read this, the more the way she writes grew on me. The sentences are still choppy, but it fits well with Cas' character.
Some parts felt a little slow, and I wish there had been more of Anna, but she's a bit preoccupied for most of the book. Tied off with a bittersweet ending that manages to make you feel good, Girl of Nightmares was more interesting than Book One to me, and I'm now even considering checking out Blake's future works!
Do you remember in my review of Anna Dressed in Blood how I commented on Blake's style of writing and how it wasn't for me? Funny thing: the more I read this, the more the way she writes grew on me. The sentences are still choppy, but it fits well with Cas' character.
Some parts felt a little slow, and I wish there had been more of Anna, but she's a bit preoccupied for most of the book. Tied off with a bittersweet ending that manages to make you feel good, Girl of Nightmares was more interesting than Book One to me, and I'm now even considering checking out Blake's future works!
kitsa's review against another edition
4.0
I'm not sure how to feel about this book. The ending threw me a bit. Admittedly I was feeling down when I read the ending but I found it sad, it didn't feel like there was closure to me.
gorystory's review against another edition
4.0
The last 20% was great. Imaginative and a page Turner. too bad the rest of it seemed like filler. just need a book dedicated to the adventures of cas and crew..
blessedwannab's review against another edition
3.0
Darn work for being so busy!
When I finished this book today at work I had so much to say about it. Now, I can't think of much to say at all.
(SLIGHT SPOILERS)
I know quite a few people who said that the beginning of this book was slower because it didn't contain much Anna, and this is true. Oddly enough, I really liked that though. I think the little snippets of Anna that we got were pretty darn creepy. It made sense that it was slowly driving Cas crazy, I mean those were some pretty horrible visions, especially of someone you love. Plus, it gave you more time with Carmel, Thomas and Cas and their friendship. I appreciated this, from someone who loves to see romance sometimes become just a side story in a YA book. I appreciate a good friendship.
I'd like to know more about Jestine. I'd like to know more about Jestine and what that underlying thing was between her and Cas. I think this was the end, but it sure left me curious.
The best part of this book, the end. No, legitimately. The end was amazing. That was not me being snarky. It ended brilliantly, exactly as it should for everyone. Mature, beautiful. Amazing.
When I finished this book today at work I had so much to say about it. Now, I can't think of much to say at all.
(SLIGHT SPOILERS)
I know quite a few people who said that the beginning of this book was slower because it didn't contain much Anna, and this is true. Oddly enough, I really liked that though. I think the little snippets of Anna that we got were pretty darn creepy. It made sense that it was slowly driving Cas crazy, I mean those were some pretty horrible visions, especially of someone you love. Plus, it gave you more time with Carmel, Thomas and Cas and their friendship. I appreciated this, from someone who loves to see romance sometimes become just a side story in a YA book. I appreciate a good friendship.
I'd like to know more about Jestine. I'd like to know more about Jestine and what that underlying thing was between her and Cas. I think this was the end, but it sure left me curious.
The best part of this book, the end. No, legitimately. The end was amazing. That was not me being snarky. It ended brilliantly, exactly as it should for everyone. Mature, beautiful. Amazing.
ginnynanny1968's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
jenni_elyse's review
4.0
I think Girl of Nightmares was a great ending to Anna’s story. I loved that most things were wrapped up, but it was left open enough for future possibilities.