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annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review
4.0
It's been a while since I got the first book in this series in my Book Box Club (I still miss Book Box Club...). It's also been a while since I got a copy of the sequel. However, this week I had some extra reading time due to not having to travel to the office, so it was the perfect moment to pick up some books I wanted to read for some time but never got to. I was afraid I wouldn't really remember much of the first book, but luckily that fear turned out to be unfounded.
Although the book starts where the previous book ended and although what happens in the previous book is playing a huge role in what's going on now, it also feels like this book is an entirely new story. And every time we did need a few reminders, the author did an amazing job giving them to us without it sounding forced or weird. It therefore didn't take long before all the horrifying details of the first book came back to me.
In a way this book is less bloody and less gory compared to the first book, but I wouldn't say it's less scary. Because once more our favorite twins are facing danger and once more they will have to be creative and will have to be willing to embrace their magic to survive. On top of that they're stumbling upon quite a few secrets changing their entire lives. I don't wanna give too much away, but we already knew something was up with Brian, right?
I also loved loved loved the magic of praying in this book and the role the local priest played in this story. Quite often religion, faith and priests play a negative role in books (and we all understand where that comes from), so it was kind of refreshing to see a priest portrayed in a more positive light. Especially because he really seemed to be a nice and good guy, understanding what this town and its people need and want from him.
I don't think this is the last book in the series. So, I will certainly keep an eye out for more!
Although the book starts where the previous book ended and although what happens in the previous book is playing a huge role in what's going on now, it also feels like this book is an entirely new story. And every time we did need a few reminders, the author did an amazing job giving them to us without it sounding forced or weird. It therefore didn't take long before all the horrifying details of the first book came back to me.
In a way this book is less bloody and less gory compared to the first book, but I wouldn't say it's less scary. Because once more our favorite twins are facing danger and once more they will have to be creative and will have to be willing to embrace their magic to survive. On top of that they're stumbling upon quite a few secrets changing their entire lives. I don't wanna give too much away, but we already knew something was up with Brian, right?
I also loved loved loved the magic of praying in this book and the role the local priest played in this story. Quite often religion, faith and priests play a negative role in books (and we all understand where that comes from), so it was kind of refreshing to see a priest portrayed in a more positive light. Especially because he really seemed to be a nice and good guy, understanding what this town and its people need and want from him.
I don't think this is the last book in the series. So, I will certainly keep an eye out for more!
alba_1994's review
4.0
Really well done continuation of the story. This time you get the perspective of both sisters. I love that each book ends so that the story is finished but has room to expand. Personally I would love to see a part three of this world.
naomi_et_'s review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
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
4.0
eggbois_gf's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
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
4.5
heretherebemonsters's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
3.5
caoimhe9876's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
<3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, Gore, and Blood
Moderate: Confinement, Murder, Rape, and Cannibalism
nebo_biblioteka's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
gothdess's review
5.0
I absolutely adore this follow up from perfectly preventable deaths. This series has my heart and soul. I love the sisterly bond and the thickened plot, and everything about it. I didn’t know what to expect going into the second book, but it blew me away and was everything I wanted and more.
emmagray13's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
3.0