Reviews

House Arrest by K.A. Holt

thepetitepunk's review against another edition

2.0

no idea why i didnt like this one but boyyy was i bored to death

sincerely,
someone who normally loves middle grade, books in verse, and heavier subjects through the eyes of children

megc5's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

muffinandmelony's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

555quin's review against another edition

challenging reflective sad fast-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

5.0

I found this book because it’s free on Audible right now. My only warning would be to have tissues near by! It’s a fantastic heart wrenching story! Loved it! 

ainay's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

breakfastgrey's review against another edition

4.0

This one was an unexpected pleasure. The writing itself is not much to write home about and the main plotline has an also ran feel to it, but the characters really sell this book. That, and a willingness to take a major narrative risk with the ending. I really appreciate an author not hesitant to set everything up for the storybook ending only to flip the table at the 11th hour.

southernmomma's review against another edition

inspiring

• 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

4.5

I just got distracted by other books and I wish I had finished this sooner. It's so good. 

4saradouglas's review against another edition

3.0

I liked it. I couldn't decide between three and four stars. I went with three just because, as a novel in verse, it felt short and I didn't feel like I had enough time with each of the characters. I enjoyed it, however, and hope to read more by the author!

erwink54's review against another edition

emotional inspiring sad medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

sarahbaileyreads's review against another edition

5.0

I loved this short and sweet novel in verse. I really loved the subtle development of Timothy and how his relationship grew with those around him. There was a great arc to the story and I think this would be great for reluctant middle grade readers.