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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
OMG...first, I will say that this series is a fun read, and this book in particular had a great ending that hooks you and makes you want to knock on Ransom Riggs door and tell him to put a rush on #3! That said, it gets 4 stars from me for a few reasons, I would do 3.5 if I could. I felt as if some parts kind of dragged out longer than needed, I wanted to holler a few times at some obvious plot twists, and well, I had many moments where I wanted to reach into the book and shake Jacob. I won't say more than that as I do not want to have a spoiler in my review. Worth reading, especially if you read and enjoyed the first one.
That was awesome. This series is so interesting, and I do like the concept, but it has been hard to push and try and finish this series.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A little slow getting from place to place sometimes but overall the characters and plot itself make up for it
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
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
The book felt quite different from the first. It's very slow and the characters should have died by now. Maybe I'm too old but it's definitely not the same pace or aw as book 1.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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
I love all of the adventure. The endurance these children have while facing the unimaginable blew me away. I loved being able to watch all of the characters grow in their own way. I couldn’t put it down.
The second book picks up from the first with a heightened sense of urgency and danger that continues straight through to the cliffhanger ending. Jacob and the rest of the Peregrine Peculiars are on the run and the Hollowgasts on their trail appear to have found a way to evolve. Fortunately for them, Jacob's abilities, and his control of them, has also evolved. Unfortunately for them...outrunning the Hollowgasts and Wights is not their only race against time. Miss Peregrine's very survival, and the survival of the other ymbryne guardians, is on the line.
In some ways I found the sequel more enjoyable than even the first book, with new characters introduced, a lot of interesting and unexpected twists and turns, and even bigger stakes. Now having some more information on Riggs' writing process with these books, I am especially impressed at his ability to make even the most bizarre things seem authentically entwined. Unfortunately, with so much plot, and so many new characters introduced at various points, I do feel that in this book some of the compelling characters from the first book get lost in the shuffle. At one point, I was trying to synopsize the action for someone and had to flip back to confirm one of the characters was still with the group, because they hadn't been mentioned or referred to for a long time. Basically, I think something's got to give...either the group has to split off so Riggs can alternate the story between the parties or the narrative has to stick closer to the original crew, because at this point, it feels a little like they're being shortchanged---as are we by being deprived of their company.
Huge adult/YA crossover potential, just as the first, for fans ofThe Night Circus and Circus Mirandus both.
In some ways I found the sequel more enjoyable than even the first book, with new characters introduced, a lot of interesting and unexpected twists and turns, and even bigger stakes. Now having some more information on Riggs' writing process with these books, I am especially impressed at his ability to make even the most bizarre things seem authentically entwined. Unfortunately, with so much plot, and so many new characters introduced at various points, I do feel that in this book some of the compelling characters from the first book get lost in the shuffle. At one point, I was trying to synopsize the action for someone and had to flip back to confirm one of the characters was still with the group, because they hadn't been mentioned or referred to for a long time. Basically, I think something's got to give...either the group has to split off so Riggs can alternate the story between the parties or the narrative has to stick closer to the original crew, because at this point, it feels a little like they're being shortchanged---as are we by being deprived of their company.
Huge adult/YA crossover potential, just as the first, for fans ofThe Night Circus and Circus Mirandus both.
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No