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thecourtofreading's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Child death, and Grief
Moderate: Murder
clothpeg's review against another edition
dark
lighthearted
medium-paced
2.5
Sorry miss schwab. This one kinda flopped :/
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
In my journey to eventually read all of V.E. Schwab's books, this book was absolutely a delight! I loved the way ghosts were re-imagined in this book, and Cass and Jacob's friendship was probably one of my favorite aspects of the book. The fact that Cass's parents are ghost hunters but her dad doesn't believe Cass can see ghosts just adds a fun twist on the whole story.
There's so much you can do with this concept, and I'm excited to see where the series goes next! I checked this out to read in the Halloween season, which we are passed now, but it fit the current weather here, so that's fine with me too. Also, the fact that Schwab can write for any audience is a feat in and of itself and I'm just in awe of her writing skill!
There's so much you can do with this concept, and I'm excited to see where the series goes next! I checked this out to read in the Halloween season, which we are passed now, but it fit the current weather here, so that's fine with me too. Also, the fact that Schwab can write for any audience is a feat in and of itself and I'm just in awe of her writing skill!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Grief
Minor: Murder
There are a lot of mentions of HP throughout this booktheespressoedition's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This book came as a surprise to me because I think I expected it to be incredibly mild, since it's middle-grade, but instead it was actually quite intense! Considering the fact that it is geared towards a younger audience, it kind of shocked me that there were such frightening elements throughout.
However, it was kind of perfect for me because I'm easily spooked so I can't read YA or adult horror. This was catered to my weenie butt. It had some "scary" parts for sure, but it wasn't over-the-top for the most part. Mostly, it was just an adventurous story and I really enjoyed that.
Obviously, it is tailored to MG, so I didn't "connect" with the characters (but I didn't expect to). I plan to read the remaining books in the series, but it's not like I'm going to sit here and shout from the rooftops how phenomenal it is. It was good!
However, it was kind of perfect for me because I'm easily spooked so I can't read YA or adult horror. This was catered to my weenie butt. It had some "scary" parts for sure, but it wasn't over-the-top for the most part. Mostly, it was just an adventurous story and I really enjoyed that.
Obviously, it is tailored to MG, so I didn't "connect" with the characters (but I didn't expect to). I plan to read the remaining books in the series, but it's not like I'm going to sit here and shout from the rooftops how phenomenal it is. It was good!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Death
Moderate: Torture
areaderheart's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Grief
Minor: Murder
bizzarley's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I thought this was a YA when I picked it up and was a bit dissapointed when I saw it was a middle grade story but its written SO well! Its so very charming with a strong atmosphere and I really really enjoyed it! A good start to spooky month!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Child death
hollybollybingbong's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I was hooked by this book, I finished it the day I bought it. I feel it falls on the younger side of middle-grade, but I still would recommend it to anybody looking for a quick, easy read. I would've liked to see more character development, especially for Lara, but overall a very good book, which I immediately bought the rest of the series!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Animal death, Death of parent, and Child death
ashleycmms's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Death
hannahadamson's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
I really loved this ghostly adventure!
I think my favourite thing about it was the setting. This book is set in Edinburgh (specifically all the haunted places) and the descriptions were just wonderful. I really felt like I was there with Cassidy and her friends.
I also really loved our main cast of characters. Cassidy was a really likeable heroine and Jacob made me laugh alot. Their friendship was really sweet.
I also really loved the story and how it progressed. I loved watching Cassidy learn more about her power and learning about all the different ghosts she came into contact with.
I also want to mention that I listened to this on audiobook and the narrator was great!!
I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a fun, ghostly read. I think this would be perfect for the spooky season👻🎃
I think my favourite thing about it was the setting. This book is set in Edinburgh (specifically all the haunted places) and the descriptions were just wonderful. I really felt like I was there with Cassidy and her friends.
I also really loved our main cast of characters. Cassidy was a really likeable heroine and Jacob made me laugh alot. Their friendship was really sweet.
I also really loved the story and how it progressed. I loved watching Cassidy learn more about her power and learning about all the different ghosts she came into contact with.
I also want to mention that I listened to this on audiobook and the narrator was great!!
I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a fun, ghostly read. I think this would be perfect for the spooky season👻🎃
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death