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alli_thebookgiraffe's review against another edition
4.0
This was my first ever book by Schwab and I am happy I chose this series. I really think her writing is well written and easy to imagine. This book is creepy without being to scary for the age group. I am picking up the next one next month and I am excited to see where Cassidy goes next!
booksbydann's review against another edition
3.0
3.5⭐
"Two parents, a girl, a ghost, and a ticked-off cat, ready for the next adventure"
City of Ghosts me encantó. Las primeras 80 páginas fueron todo un desafío pues no lograba engancharme con la historia y cada vez que lo dejaba a un lado no sentía la imperiosa necesidad de volver a él. Afortunadamente luego de estas primeras 80 páginas me devoré el resto de las 200 páginas que me quedaban en menos de 24 hs. Debo agregar que mientras iba leyendo el libro tenía la sensación de que estaba mirando una de las viejas películas de Disney Channel ideales para Halloween, realmemte me encantó esa experiencia y lo súper recomiendo para jóvenes lectores.
City of Ghosts está escrito de una manera sencilla que intenta dar cuenta de la importancia de la amistad, la lealtad, a la par que explora el velo entre lo que implica la vida y la muerte, y aquellos que se van pero de alguna u otra manera dejan una huella atrás.
"Two parents, a girl, a ghost, and a ticked-off cat, ready for the next adventure"
City of Ghosts me encantó. Las primeras 80 páginas fueron todo un desafío pues no lograba engancharme con la historia y cada vez que lo dejaba a un lado no sentía la imperiosa necesidad de volver a él. Afortunadamente luego de estas primeras 80 páginas me devoré el resto de las 200 páginas que me quedaban en menos de 24 hs. Debo agregar que mientras iba leyendo el libro tenía la sensación de que estaba mirando una de las viejas películas de Disney Channel ideales para Halloween, realmemte me encantó esa experiencia y lo súper recomiendo para jóvenes lectores.
City of Ghosts está escrito de una manera sencilla que intenta dar cuenta de la importancia de la amistad, la lealtad, a la par que explora el velo entre lo que implica la vida y la muerte, y aquellos que se van pero de alguna u otra manera dejan una huella atrás.
raeswainpage's review
4.0
I liked this a lot more than I thought I would! I'm not a ghost/paranormal person (mostly because it freaks me out lol) but this was a fun story. Looking forward to reading the next one around Halloween!
paumduclaud's review against another edition
5.0
La perfecta combinación entre fantasmas, una ciudad embrujada, leyendas urbanas y referencias de Harry Potter. Schwab verdaderamente te transporta a Edimburgo y todos sus spots embrujados
hollietoftx's review
3.0
3.5⭐️
I was recommended this by a Waterstones bookseller and it didn’t disappoint. I loved the spooky setting of Edinburgh (although I would have loved a bit more atmospheric language) and the historic plot of the story. It felt very inspired by Neil Gaiman, particularly The Graveyard Book (which I looove!!)
I would have liked a bit more development around The Inspecters, and some more of Edinburgh’s history but the plot flowed well and was well thought out. I’ll definitely be picking up book 2!
I was recommended this by a Waterstones bookseller and it didn’t disappoint. I loved the spooky setting of Edinburgh (although I would have loved a bit more atmospheric language) and the historic plot of the story. It felt very inspired by Neil Gaiman, particularly The Graveyard Book (which I looove!!)
I would have liked a bit more development around The Inspecters, and some more of Edinburgh’s history but the plot flowed well and was well thought out. I’ll definitely be picking up book 2!
sanalith's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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? No
4.0
dunder_mifflin's review against another edition
3.0
More like 3.5. This was a quick, fun read tbh. The premise was cool, and despite the main character being bland and annoying, I still enjoyed it. Probably won't read the rest of the series, but I am glad I read this one.
bobeliey's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jenhurst's review
2.0
I really didn’t enjoy this. It doesn’t showcase V.E. Schwab’s strongest quality, which is her writing. I know it’s middle grade but this felt so simple that it lost the appeal. The story was also much more simple than most middle grade books are. It felt like there wasn’t any stakes or whimsy or anything that middle grade has that I like. I wish the veil would’ve been explained more.