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renee_bri's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
lonelyfangirlirl's review
adventurous
medium-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? It's complicated
3.0
rainbowbookworm's review against another edition
4.0
Kate Williams has picked up the Buffy the Vampire Slayer mantle giving readers the pop culture references and tongue-in-cheek humor that kept legions of fans watching and rewatching.
This one was a bit predictable, but no less enjoyable that the first one. This is a series I will keep reading on release week... or before if the publisher allows it!
This one was a bit predictable, but no less enjoyable that the first one. This is a series I will keep reading on release week... or before if the publisher allows it!
hermoonreads's review against another edition
4.0
This is another amazing sequel that I actually loved more than the original book! I really enjoyed getting to see more of the sitters and their world. The Summit allowed us to learn so much more about everything in such a natural way, and made a perfect setting for the main events.
Once again the humour is on point, honesty the chickens killed me! And we got even more POC and LGBTQ+ rep which made my heart so happy.
Really excited for the final installment!
Once again the humour is on point, honesty the chickens killed me! And we got even more POC and LGBTQ+ rep which made my heart so happy.
Really excited for the final installment!
dame_samara's review against another edition
2.0
The first third of this book is literally the monotony of party planning, and while I can definitely relate to having no clue what is hip with "kids" my age. This was incredibly difficult for me to slog through, and it felt like I was being subjugated to some layer of hell. Especially as someone who has planned a convention and knows that magic or not you need a large team of people and weeks if not months of prep work beforehand,
Both the first and second third of this book is incredibly slow-paced. But if you can get through the party planning, you will at least be treated to some more insight into what Sitter culture, history, and practices look like. But in reality, you are left feeling like you didn't learn a lot, which really stinks given that The Summit was introduced as just the kind of place where we would learn that kind of thing.
I can't decide if it's because I'm not quite the demographic for this book or just Motives' choice. But I found it really hard to take the villain seriously. Like they felt like you could give them the level of credibility you would Dr. Doofenshmirtz, but they are actually a terrible person that will stab you,
I am definitely left with this really meh feeling, much like finishing the first book. Where I think the story is great, but the execution isn't there.
Both the first and second third of this book is incredibly slow-paced. But if you can get through the party planning, you will at least be treated to some more insight into what Sitter culture, history, and practices look like. But in reality, you are left feeling like you didn't learn a lot, which really stinks given that The Summit was introduced as just the kind of place where we would learn that kind of thing.
I can't decide if it's because I'm not quite the demographic for this book or just Motives' choice. But I found it really hard to take the villain seriously. Like they felt like you could give them the level of credibility you would Dr. Doofenshmirtz, but they are actually a terrible person that will stab you,
I am definitely left with this really meh feeling, much like finishing the first book. Where I think the story is great, but the execution isn't there.
staystitchy's review against another edition
5.0
This second installment in The Babysitters Coven series was even better than book one. I love these characters and this world that Kate Williams has created. For Better or Cursed goes more into the universe of the sitterhood and the magic is further explained when sitters from everywhere come together for a summit. I love the new characters we meet in this one and there’s just so much action the whole time! Ok here’s a summary and now off I go to start book three.
Esme Pearl is adjusting to her new life as a Sitter, supernatural teens armed with magic to help them protect the innocent from evil demons. The Synod (the governing circle) has called a summit to provide training, education and bonding among the Sitterhood. It’s hard for Esme to focus on what’s in front of her with a myriad of issues she’s got to deal with all at the same time. With her magical and normal worlds colliding along with the typical perils of being a teenager.
Esme Pearl is adjusting to her new life as a Sitter, supernatural teens armed with magic to help them protect the innocent from evil demons. The Synod (the governing circle) has called a summit to provide training, education and bonding among the Sitterhood. It’s hard for Esme to focus on what’s in front of her with a myriad of issues she’s got to deal with all at the same time. With her magical and normal worlds colliding along with the typical perils of being a teenager.
coralinejonesss's review against another edition
3.0
Meh? The first book was cute and quirky. This one was confusingly cringy and a bit frustrating. The synod and rules the Sitters must follow are so dumb and arbitrary. The constant name dropping and pop culture references add to the cringe factor and permanently date the book. The twists near the end added some intrigue but the thing with her dog near the end was upsetting to me. I’m on mobile so I won’t say more cuz I can’t figure out how to hide spoiler sentences without hiding the whole thing.
Cute in parts but whatever for the rest of the book. Hoping the third one is better since it’s the end of a trilogy.
Cute in parts but whatever for the rest of the book. Hoping the third one is better since it’s the end of a trilogy.
owlsreads's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
2.0
I didn't have such a good time with this sequel. Cassandra's character arc here was really frustrating, personally, and the slow pace didn't help things one bit. It took a looong time for the plot to move forward and the introduction of many different characters helped drag it all down a bit.
The world-building kept expanding and the new information about the magic and Sitter world was interesting! And the final chapters when the action finally came into play was also exciting.
The world-building kept expanding and the new information about the magic and Sitter world was interesting! And the final chapters when the action finally came into play was also exciting.
smalltownbookmom's review against another edition
4.0
A fun sequel to the first Babysitter's Coven book that picks up where book one ended. In this book we get to know more about the organization as Esme and Cassandra are tasked with hosting a once every ten year Synod conference. Pig the pitbull has a starring role in this book and I can't wait to find out what happens to him in book three! Great on audio, this book is a not to be missed supernatural teen adventure story perfect for fans of Buffy the vampire slayer!
whitreadslit's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this second book in the Babysitters Coven series! I enjoyed the additional Sitters that were introduced in this one. It was still funny and still spooky! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️