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buriedinsatin's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
yuniesan's review against another edition
4.0
I received my copy of this book as an ARC from Goodreads First Reads. I came into this book as a fan of Kady Cross (I ❤ loved ❤ the steampunk chronicles)I loved this book. It made me happy and sad at the same time. I felt bad for the twins because of their lives and happy that they made friends. The only problem I had was that I felt like I was rooting for them to both find love and sadly Wren couldn't. I loved most of the characters and hated some of them (and not just the villain of the story because there's one particular wench that I despised) I can't wait for the next book!! ❤❤
amym84's review against another edition
4.0
Wren and Lark Noble are not just your typical teenage twins. How can they be when one of them is dead? Wren Noble was stillborn, but with her strong tie to her sister, she's still able to be somewhat apart of the living world.
Lark has always been an outcast. That's because she's the only one (at least one of the few) that can see / interact with her sister let alone believe she's still around. This has made her a target for bullying and makes her feel like she doesn't fit in. She would rather be dead and with her twin, but after she attempts suicide she's locked up.
A year after her suicide attempt, Lark is let back into school on the condition that she not cause any trouble. She plans on keeping that condition until a group of kids her age come to her for help with a ghost. As much as they don't want to get involved, Lark and Wren can't leave them to the machinations of an evil ghost. Despite their reluctance, they might just be starting to fit in a bit.
I honestly don't think this book would have worked without the relationship between Wren and Lark being what it is. I think if Kady Cross had decided to write them even just slightly different than what she did the book wouldn't have been as good. It might be because Lark is a bit of a difficult character. She's used to being outcast so she's developed some strong barriers to letting people in, and when they want to come in she comes across as not very nice. She's redeemed, however, due to her devotion and love of her sister Wren. Wren, strangely enough, seems to be the more vibrant and peppy one despite being dead. Her connection to the living is stronger than it should be and it's hinted at pretty good that this could be an issue popping up later; as well as Lark's too strong connection to the dead.
Kady Cross sure knows how to write an eerie ghost story. The ghost haunting our unsuspecting group of kids is pretty gruesome and chilling. The pace moved really well, and I liked how the mystery unfolded. The main thing I was interested in, however, is Lark and Wren's history and what it means for their present / future. Kady Cross sets us on course for where that information can take us and I look forward to it. Their connection is not unheard of, but it's certainly not common and it effects both Wren and Lark in ways they don't understand just yet.
Overall, I thought this was a great first book in a series. I'm excited to read more!
Lark has always been an outcast. That's because she's the only one (at least one of the few) that can see / interact with her sister let alone believe she's still around. This has made her a target for bullying and makes her feel like she doesn't fit in. She would rather be dead and with her twin, but after she attempts suicide she's locked up.
A year after her suicide attempt, Lark is let back into school on the condition that she not cause any trouble. She plans on keeping that condition until a group of kids her age come to her for help with a ghost. As much as they don't want to get involved, Lark and Wren can't leave them to the machinations of an evil ghost. Despite their reluctance, they might just be starting to fit in a bit.
I honestly don't think this book would have worked without the relationship between Wren and Lark being what it is. I think if Kady Cross had decided to write them even just slightly different than what she did the book wouldn't have been as good. It might be because Lark is a bit of a difficult character. She's used to being outcast so she's developed some strong barriers to letting people in, and when they want to come in she comes across as not very nice. She's redeemed, however, due to her devotion and love of her sister Wren. Wren, strangely enough, seems to be the more vibrant and peppy one despite being dead. Her connection to the living is stronger than it should be and it's hinted at pretty good that this could be an issue popping up later; as well as Lark's too strong connection to the dead.
Kady Cross sure knows how to write an eerie ghost story. The ghost haunting our unsuspecting group of kids is pretty gruesome and chilling. The pace moved really well, and I liked how the mystery unfolded. The main thing I was interested in, however, is Lark and Wren's history and what it means for their present / future. Kady Cross sets us on course for where that information can take us and I look forward to it. Their connection is not unheard of, but it's certainly not common and it effects both Wren and Lark in ways they don't understand just yet.
Overall, I thought this was a great first book in a series. I'm excited to read more!
marvelouspyt's review
5.0
The premise drew me in and the story made me stay. Loved this book and can't wait until I can get my hands on the next in the series! Lark and Wren are my fave sisters right now!
beastreader's review against another edition
1.0
Another book that I thought would be good. Sadly I was mistaken. I struggled to get to chapter six. This was even after I got to chapter four and read several other books before I picked up this book again to try and give it another chance. That is when I got to chapter six and finally put the book down for good. There was nothing intriguing in the six chapters that I read that made me want to keep reading this book. Neither Wren or Lark had any endearing qualities either. Which Wren is the bad twin and Lark is supposed to be the good twin but she was more mousy than anything.
ka_ask2002's review against another edition
5.0
One of the most addicting books of all time! I've read this book at least 8 times and I still haven't gotten sick of it. I love the story and the characters, I've been waiting for the second book for what feels like forever.
daniela1125's review against another edition
5.0
this book was absolutely amazing! it grasped me from the very beginning. I felt like I was IN the book. I hope there will be a sequel but if not I'll reread this book with no problem!
lrouss89's review against another edition
4.0
Twins Lark and Wren are inseparable. The odd thing? One of them is dead.
If you have a thing for haunted asylums and you're a fan of the show, Supernatural, then this is a book for you.
If you have a thing for haunted asylums and you're a fan of the show, Supernatural, then this is a book for you.
waclements7's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 rounded up. This is a fun, original book. I enjoyed the Steampunk series by Kady Cross and this one was pretty cool as well. Engaging and entertaining. There is diversity but it seemed just a little clunky. I 'll check the next one out, because the idea of Lark and Wren is pretty interesting, especially now that they know their situation may be a family thing.