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akiluos's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
rjdenney's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed returning to Eerie-on-Sea and joining Herbie and Violet on one of their adventures. Although the first one is the best in my opinion, this one was pretty good and I will be reading book three very soon. - R.
pencilboxman's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
sallyavena's review against another edition
5.0
This is such a fun, quirky mystery series perfect for a precocious young reader.
janinevduijn's review against another edition
4.0
Very entertaining second instalment in the Eerie-on-sea children's mystery series. This one finds the town facing a terrible storm, which mau have something to do with a mysterious glowing bottle washed up on shore that makes it into Herbie's lost-and-foundery...
bilbo_bagger's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
lillanaa's review against another edition
5.0
This book was received as an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I somehow keep ending up with ARCs of Taylor's work, and they're always fantastic. The art always helps enhance the atmosphere, and the books themselves are wholesome and adventurous in the best ways possible. Eerie-on-Sea has such a cool atmosphere that jumps off the page, and Gargantis is so weirdly optimistic from beginning to end that I'm never sure where things are going to go. Twists and turns come out of nowhere, but don't seem out of place.
The characters continue to be so endearing from the first book, with Violet getting more plot development and Herbie possibly getting some resolution at some point in the sequel with some things that were dropped? Definitely keeping my eyes on the sequel, because this poor kid needs to know here. Blaze also might be one of my new faves, he's a good middle ground for Herbert and Violet to bounce off.
Ultimately, a worthy successor to the first, and an amazing ride all the way through. One I'd recommend to anyone looking for a cute little adventure.
I somehow keep ending up with ARCs of Taylor's work, and they're always fantastic. The art always helps enhance the atmosphere, and the books themselves are wholesome and adventurous in the best ways possible. Eerie-on-Sea has such a cool atmosphere that jumps off the page, and Gargantis is so weirdly optimistic from beginning to end that I'm never sure where things are going to go. Twists and turns come out of nowhere, but don't seem out of place.
The characters continue to be so endearing from the first book, with Violet getting more plot development and Herbie possibly getting some resolution at some point in the sequel with some things that were dropped? Definitely keeping my eyes on the sequel, because this poor kid needs to know here. Blaze also might be one of my new faves, he's a good middle ground for Herbert and Violet to bounce off.
Ultimately, a worthy successor to the first, and an amazing ride all the way through. One I'd recommend to anyone looking for a cute little adventure.
scott_you_reading's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
dinnureads's review against another edition
5.0
Fast-paced and high-staked middle grade adventure story. A wonderful and whimsical and a bit eerie book. Loved it!