adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Un gioiello letterario da recuperare assolutamente
adventurous dark funny mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I really enjoyed rereading this!

A few elements were quite original, but many seemed borrowed. It also felt like a long set up for the sequel. There was a distinct YA flavor; that's not necessarily a bad thing, I just wasn't expecting it.

I really enjoyed this quirky book, and didn't find that the fact that it was based around old pictures made it feel contrived. I particularly enjoyed the fact that it was quite a bit darker than other YA books; I think this would really appeal to 13-15 year olds. I was a bit bored by the main character, but the setting, the other characters, and the plot line are interesting enough that I'll continue reading the series.

*inhales*

*exhales*

Wow. And this is only the first book? I can't believe what I just read. A masterpiece for sure. I actually can see this book being turned into some type of thriller/horror tv show or movie series. Tv show please. A very mysterious island. A creepy abandoned orphanage. Strange and uncomfortable photographs. What more can you ask for?

This was a very thrilling read and experience and I loved it very much. Horrific tragedies, fantasy, and dangerous things go on in this book. The writing is super amazing. The characters are very unique and different then anything I have ever read. I definitely enjoyed it very much. I am sad it took me so long to pick up this series, but I am very glad to finally have picked it up.

I did find the main character not annoying which is rare. Since I often hate the main characters when it comes to most large series. But I do think that Jacob will be an amazing hero and will help these peculiar's out. I can't wait to continue reading Jacob's journey towards unlocking the mystery of time travel and the hollows.

*grabs second book*

*inhales*
adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced
dark sad tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

I loved this book! It had creepy vintage photos on some of the pages that are really cool to look at.

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adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
slow-paced
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No