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slow_reader's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
thereadingpan's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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? No
4.0
*chants* “Linus Linus Linus”
I adored the characters in this except the narrator breaking the fourth wall was not my vibe but I am an old lady so obviously I am not the intended audience here, so I added half a star to even it out lol
I thought the writing was wonderful and can’t wait to read the next.
I adored the characters in this except the narrator breaking the fourth wall was not my vibe but I am an old lady so obviously I am not the intended audience here, so I added half a star to even it out lol
I thought the writing was wonderful and can’t wait to read the next.
lattelibrarian's review
3.0
“You see, Honest Reader, sometimes when a person is faced with a difficult truth, it's easier just to ignore it. But the truth is like the sun, one cannot hide from it for long.”
This is an intriguing and mysterious introduction to a new series by Rex Ogle. Following Will, who has just moved to a new town after his mother's divorce, The Supernatural Society balances the difficulties of making friends, keeping old ones, and discovering a world of ciphers and magic. When all the town's pets seem to go missing, Will decides he must take action--after all, his pet dog is the only being left linking him to his old life. Through countless endeavors all the while making friends with Ivy, an outcast, and her brother Linus, the school's resident nerd, he discovers that sometimes even though adults might try their hardest...it's not always enough.
Told through the perspective of some sort of ancient(?) being with a forlorn and snarky attitude, this definitely works as a novel to discuss perspective, point of view, and mood.
Overall, this was a fun romp that definitely hooked me in. I'll definitely be reading the second one, though I'm hoping that the series will mature with its reader base.
This is an intriguing and mysterious introduction to a new series by Rex Ogle. Following Will, who has just moved to a new town after his mother's divorce, The Supernatural Society balances the difficulties of making friends, keeping old ones, and discovering a world of ciphers and magic. When all the town's pets seem to go missing, Will decides he must take action--after all, his pet dog is the only being left linking him to his old life. Through countless endeavors all the while making friends with Ivy, an outcast, and her brother Linus, the school's resident nerd, he discovers that sometimes even though adults might try their hardest...it's not always enough.
Told through the perspective of some sort of ancient(?) being with a forlorn and snarky attitude, this definitely works as a novel to discuss perspective, point of view, and mood.
Overall, this was a fun romp that definitely hooked me in. I'll definitely be reading the second one, though I'm hoping that the series will mature with its reader base.
mallorychristine's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
samilly's review
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
erin_hibshman's review against another edition
adventurous
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
3.0
candypop's review
2.0
I think my review is biased but I just wanted to read a spooky book around Halloween but note to self, you are less likely to enjoy this book if you’re not a middle schooler.