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4.26 AVERAGE
4.26 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
fast-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
One of the better middle grade books I’ve read recently!
THIS SERIES BETTER HAVE MORE BOOKS COMING!!!
These Mystwick books are some of the best writing, not just for their age group, but out of all the books I've ever read. Jessica Khoury is my new favorite writer, and I will be anticipating any future books with baited breath!
This sequel was just as amazing as the first. Great setups and payoffs. Wonderful characters. Shocking plot twists. Heartbreaking moments.
I will say, this was quite a bit scarier than the first. There was a ghost scene in the first, but this one actually had my heartbeat quickening with anxiety and fear. I would read it before giving it to a young kid without knowing what they can handle. Or have them read it during the daylight hours! But still very, very good!
The easiest 5/5 I've ever given.
*I won this in a Goodreads giveaway*
These Mystwick books are some of the best writing, not just for their age group, but out of all the books I've ever read. Jessica Khoury is my new favorite writer, and I will be anticipating any future books with baited breath!
This sequel was just as amazing as the first. Great setups and payoffs. Wonderful characters. Shocking plot twists. Heartbreaking moments.
I will say, this was quite a bit scarier than the first. There was a ghost scene in the first, but this one actually had my heartbeat quickening with anxiety and fear. I would read it before giving it to a young kid without knowing what they can handle. Or have them read it during the daylight hours! But still very, very good!
The easiest 5/5 I've ever given.
*I won this in a Goodreads giveaway*
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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
Well, I finally found a character I can't stand. I swear, I've never wanted to punch a 12 year old more in my life, what a brat! I don't care if she had a good reason, she was out of line! Plus, she kept dishing it out without a care but as soon as she got some back, she cracked like an egg. I hope she doesn't return in book 3.
I'm not sure if it's because this is middle grade, but I figured out who Mr. Midnight was pretty early on. It's rare for me to guess correctly because I'm kinda dumb, so I felt so good at the reveal haha
This book was far more emotional than the first. Our poor little main character really goes through it in this book. Hit me right in the feels more than once.
There was also an entire section dedicated to the band so we got more awesome guitar! I found this video on YouTube about the music in this series and it all looks like children?? That's incredible! They're very talented and did an amazing job with this.
Finally, allow me to share a few of the funniest quotes that I just had to write down because I laughed so hard at them lol These characters should not be allowed to be this funny.
"Couldn't he have just written in blood on your mirror? Or left a dead rat on your pillow like a normal bad guy?"
"You are determined to see me in an early grave, aren't you?" "Still doubt me, Mr. Pinwhistle? I told you my locator spell was fool proof." "You teleported us to Greenland first." "And wasn't the view lovely? All those polar bears..."
"We've been sounding alarms across the countryside and teleporting from one end of the globe to the other looking for you small walking nightmares. So start talking!"
I'm not sure if it's because this is middle grade, but I figured out who Mr. Midnight was pretty early on. It's rare for me to guess correctly because I'm kinda dumb, so I felt so good at the reveal haha
This book was far more emotional than the first. Our poor little main character really goes through it in this book. Hit me right in the feels more than once.
There was also an entire section dedicated to the band so we got more awesome guitar! I found this video on YouTube about the music in this series and it all looks like children?? That's incredible! They're very talented and did an amazing job with this.
Finally, allow me to share a few of the funniest quotes that I just had to write down because I laughed so hard at them lol These characters should not be allowed to be this funny.
"Couldn't he have just written in blood on your mirror? Or left a dead rat on your pillow like a normal bad guy?"
"You are determined to see me in an early grave, aren't you?" "Still doubt me, Mr. Pinwhistle? I told you my locator spell was fool proof." "You teleported us to Greenland first." "And wasn't the view lovely? All those polar bears..."
"We've been sounding alarms across the countryside and teleporting from one end of the globe to the other looking for you small walking nightmares. So start talking!"
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.75 stars
I enjoyed this sequel and Amelia has grown on me. I thought she was a bit annoying in the first book but her character has grown since then. I’ll look forward to the next book if the author will continue with it
I enjoyed this sequel and Amelia has grown on me. I thought she was a bit annoying in the first book but her character has grown since then. I’ll look forward to the next book if the author will continue with it
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
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:
No
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-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:
Complicated
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes