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julesleigh's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-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? Yes
3.75
This was pretty good! It had its moments of being a little bit cringe, but to be fair it's over 10 years old and is written for middle schoolers. I can see being in middle school and absolutely think this was five stars. Not my favorite Schwab book I've ever read but I am going to read sequel!
croberts17's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ludivinev's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
5.0
shamarie's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
pierre7's review against another edition
mysterious
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
4.0
hillmert's review against another edition
4.0
Set mostly in Edinburgh, Scotland, it is a "fun" story of a girl who has some paranormal abilities. An interesting cast of characters makes the story move along quickly.
rae_lynn08's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
megnix10's review against another edition
4.0
Good read
Overall a good story. It was a nice quick read with a good ending. The twists did seem a bit predictable, but I'm looking forward to more from the series
Overall a good story. It was a nice quick read with a good ending. The twists did seem a bit predictable, but I'm looking forward to more from the series
ayatom's review against another edition
3.0
The premise is interesing and creepy. Kinda reminiscent of Neil Gaiman's Coraline with having an "other world" and children snatching. The entire plot was fast paced and easy enough to follow. A bit underwhelming but this is supposed to be middle grade so maybe just not for me.
What I do really dislike though is the MC. Partly because the very first chapter heavily implied she's "not like other girls" (and when this happens, I have a hard time reconnecting to the character) but mostly because she sounded ignorant and made a lot of stupid decisions. Then again, this is about a kid so... you're excused?
I don't hate it but I'm not a fan either. Will still read the next ones though cause I already bought them. Hopefully, the MC gets better and we get to explore other characters.
What I do really dislike though is the MC. Partly because the very first chapter heavily implied she's "not like other girls" (and when this happens, I have a hard time reconnecting to the character) but mostly because she sounded ignorant and made a lot of stupid decisions. Then again, this is about a kid so... you're excused?
I don't hate it but I'm not a fan either. Will still read the next ones though cause I already bought them. Hopefully, the MC gets better and we get to explore other characters.