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iffer's review against another edition
3.0
This is a solid middle grade adventure book that has darkness reminiscent of Grimm's fairly tales, tempered by hope, family , and friendship, but not to squeaky optimistic Disney levels. Readers may also find the Vanderbilt mansion and historical setting to be a draw.
vandavknihach's review against another edition
2.0
Já nevím. Bylo to jako pohádka, která se snažila být občas strašidelná. Nebylo to úplně špatný, ale ani mě to nenadchlo. Nicméně mě to nezaujalo tak, abych si chtěla přečíst další díly.
magikfaye's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
lvndrlust's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
3.5
love the short chapters!
joshhall13's review against another edition
4.0
A good book to read to your young nephews & nieces over the holidays. Although I was expecting something more substantial considering the GR year-end nominations.
lunaballz's review against another edition
3.0
Serafina and the Black Coat is about a young girl in the 1800s(?) who secretly lives in the basement of the Biltmore Estate with her father until one night she sees a girl absorbed by a man in a black cloak and she becomes determined to stop him and save the girl.
What intrigued me:it's a young readers fantasy with a girl protagonist
Strong Female Lead
Serafina is quick-witted, independent, and headstrong. She knows what she has to do and she will do it alone if no one will help her. She continues to search for the kidnapper even against her father's wishes and in spite of the danger.
Her immaturity really shows though, because she's been sheltered from most human contact her whole life. This isn't bad writing, but instead of being a book enjoyable for all ages it becomes a book for middle grade readers.
Overall, do I recommend?
I really enjoyed this, although I did find the way she spoke to her father weird (an odd and inconsistent attempt at an 1800s accent used only when speaking to her dad) and it's definitely a middle grade book. There was enough character development and enough questions still left that I'm planning on reading the sequel
What intrigued me:it's a young readers fantasy with a girl protagonist
Strong Female Lead
Serafina is quick-witted, independent, and headstrong. She knows what she has to do and she will do it alone if no one will help her. She continues to search for the kidnapper even against her father's wishes and in spite of the danger.
Her immaturity really shows though, because she's been sheltered from most human contact her whole life. This isn't bad writing, but instead of being a book enjoyable for all ages it becomes a book for middle grade readers.
Overall, do I recommend?
I really enjoyed this, although I did find the way she spoke to her father weird (an odd and inconsistent attempt at an 1800s accent used only when speaking to her dad) and it's definitely a middle grade book. There was enough character development and enough questions still left that I'm planning on reading the sequel
keberwick's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book! It was so creative and lighthearted. Serafina and the Black Cloak was amazing! Serafina has always been different. She lives in the basement of the Biltmore Estate with her Pa, unbeknownst to the Vanderbilt's. Serafina is the Chief Rat Catcher, and sneaks around the estate at night catching vermin. When she sees a man in a black cloak sneaking around the halls with a little girl who disappears before her very eyes, Serafina is sucked into a mystery that she's determined to solve.
I loved the writing and the way that the author was able to capture the southern accent as well as the way members of high society acted. It also captured the mysticism that the south does so well (cattamounts, for example).
I loved the characters, especially Serafina and Braedan. Their friendship was so pure and sweet, and their personalities really complemented each other very well.
While this was definitely a middle-grade novel, I found it to be really entertaining, even though I was not the intended audience.
I loved the writing and the way that the author was able to capture the southern accent as well as the way members of high society acted. It also captured the mysticism that the south does so well (cattamounts, for example).
I loved the characters, especially Serafina and Braedan. Their friendship was so pure and sweet, and their personalities really complemented each other very well.
While this was definitely a middle-grade novel, I found it to be really entertaining, even though I was not the intended audience.