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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
ahhhhhhhhhhh
okay first of all - I KNEW IT WAS THE COP!! second, is the kid alice or david?? is david alice’s son?? WHATS HAPPENING I MUST KNOW!! is david bad? does nate secretly love stevie? cause i ship him with disney guy tbh. ahhhh i require ANSWERS
Ok its giving yass and slay rn.
4.45⭐️
Dude this book was so much better than the first! And everything I asked for from the first was delivered (in some degree) in this second book. The romance seems to be upping (not a lot but more development), and the want that I shouldn’t want for Stevie to have another panic attack (I know don’t hate me <3 but you get it right), and she didn’t have one but she continued to talk abt her anxiety which ai appreciate. AND MORE INVESTIGATION MYSTERY SHIT (honestly not that much but more than the first)!!! Literally #1 want was to see more investigation moments/walkthrough and yass it was somewhat delivered (all my wants weren’t strongly delivered but I’m just
4.45⭐️
Dude this book was so much better than the first! And everything I asked for from the first was delivered (in some degree) in this second book. The romance seems to be upping (not a lot but more development), and the want that I shouldn’t want for Stevie to have another panic attack (I know don’t hate me <3 but you get it right), and she didn’t have one but she continued to talk abt her anxiety which ai appreciate. AND MORE INVESTIGATION MYSTERY SHIT (honestly not that much but more than the first)!!! Literally #1 want was to see more investigation moments/walkthrough and yass it was somewhat delivered (all my wants weren’t strongly delivered but I’m just
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The Vanishing Stair by Maureen Johnson left me absolutely blown away by some of the plot twists. As the second book in the Truly Devious series, it took the mystery to new heights, weaving together past and present in a way that kept me hooked from beginning to end.
What I loved most about this book was how it deepened the mystery of Ellingham Academy. Just when I thought I was starting to piece things together, Johnson threw in twists that completely upended my theories. The way she balances the suspense with character development is truly masterful. Stevie Bell, in particular, continues to shine as a protagonist. Her determination and cleverness make her one of my favorite detectives in YA fiction.
The pacing in The Vanishing Stair is spot-on, with each chapter revealing just enough to keep the tension high while still leaving plenty of questions unanswered. The twists were not only surprising but also perfectly timed, keeping me on the edge of my seat. I couldn’t stop reading because I had to know what was going to happen next.
The setting of Ellingham Academy remains as atmospheric and eerie as ever, adding to the overall suspense. Johnson’s ability to create such a vivid and mysterious environment made the book even more immersive.
The Vanishing Stair is a fantastic sequel that raises the stakes and delivers on the promise of the first book. If you’re a fan of mysteries with clever twists and strong characters, this book will not disappoint. It’s a must-read that will leave you eagerly reaching for the next installment
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
i adore this series omg. and i was so proud that i figured out what happened just before it was revealed. IT WAS SO OBVIOUS THO, why did i not figure it out earlier
I swear I’m getting more confused the more of these books I read