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glittergandalf's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
luciearan's review against another edition
5.0
Jak už jsem se kdysi zmínila, tato série je pro mě poměrně srdeční záležitost. A to platí i pro její poslední knihu, která se rozhodně povedla a celou sérii uzavírá s grácií. Jsem moc ráda, že jsem měla příležitost si tyto knihy přečíst.
lee25's review against another edition
3.0
When I read the blurb for The Awakening, I thought “brilliant; a child ghost, this will be really creepy.” Unfortunately, I found the book more irritating than spooky. Amelia seemed to make every b-grade horror movie mistake – she spent pages articulating why she shouldn’t do something risky, then do it anyway. AND, if something evil is watching you from outside your house, CLOSE THE BL00DY CURTAINS!
This was not my favourite Amanda Stevens book. However, I can’t wait for the next one.
This was not my favourite Amanda Stevens book. However, I can’t wait for the next one.
bookish_caprice's review against another edition
5.0
The end
The last book in the series is wrapping up most of loose ends. The ending is open to interpretation but I’m glad to see Amelia and Devlin resolving the issue. They will be happy together after all.
The last book in the series is wrapping up most of loose ends. The ending is open to interpretation but I’m glad to see Amelia and Devlin resolving the issue. They will be happy together after all.
blodeuedd's review against another edition
4.0
I am sad to see this series end, but at the same time I am happy that it ended well and did not drag out like some were you just start to feel meh about the whole thing. I will also miss the whole vibe of the series. Southern Gothic mystery, it's spooky, without being scary.
Amelia still misses Devlin, and so do I. They were good together, but he was in deep with...other things. But this new case she is on takes her back to him and his world. Something was buried in that graveyard, something is haunting it. And she must find out what happened because the ghost will not let go of her.
Ghosts who want answers, bad omens and creepy gravayards. This is such a great world she created. I can feel I was there in then heat, dirt and strange things happening.
I was happy how it all ended. A good series that I am sad to see end.
Amelia still misses Devlin, and so do I. They were good together, but he was in deep with...other things. But this new case she is on takes her back to him and his world. Something was buried in that graveyard, something is haunting it. And she must find out what happened because the ghost will not let go of her.
Ghosts who want answers, bad omens and creepy gravayards. This is such a great world she created. I can feel I was there in then heat, dirt and strange things happening.
I was happy how it all ended. A good series that I am sad to see end.
amibunk's review against another edition
3.0
Predictable, yet creepy, this final installment of the Graveyard Queen series wasn't as strong as the previous novel. The villains were obvious and transparent, the identity of the ghost girl wasn't a surprise, and the ending was definitely anti-climactic.
Still, the book was scary (and therefore enjoyable) so it gets a solid three stars from me.
Still, the book was scary (and therefore enjoyable) so it gets a solid three stars from me.
leslie_turner0121's review against another edition
4.0
I like her books. They’re my guilty pleasure.
tobyyy's review against another edition
4.0
A very satisfying ghost story set in Charleston, NC. Although this was the 6th book in the series, it worked fairly well as a standalone. I’m going to have to delve into the rest of this series — I was quite surprised by how much I enjoyed this novel!
laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
The Awakening
4 Stars
Graveyard restorer, Amelia Grey, is caught up in another mystery when the ghost of a murdered girl begins haunting her. Amelia's quest for justice takes on a personal note when the ghost child's connection to her own family as well as that of her former lover, John Devlin, becomes apparent.
Whether it is the haunting sadness of Woodbine cemetery, or the old world gothic atmosphere of the Devlin mansion, or the spine-tingling evil of the dilapidated Duvall island, Amanda Stevens demonstrates once again that she is truly gifted when it comes to establishing the ominous settings in this series.
The mystery itself is rather straightforward and it is not difficult to guess the various guilty parties or their motives. Nevertheless, it is entertaining to accompany Amelia on her quest to uncover the truth and there are one or two surprising revelations.
As with most of the books in the series, it is the relationship between Amelia and John Devlin that really grips the reader. The intensity of their emotional and physical connection is simply breathtaking and their moments together leave the reader aching for more.
Despite these wonderful elements, the pacing is rather drawn out and there are several questions that remain unanswered at the end, which is unfortunate, as this is the final installment. Hopefully, the rumors of a spin off series are true and this will not be the last we see of Amelia and John.
4 Stars
Graveyard restorer, Amelia Grey, is caught up in another mystery when the ghost of a murdered girl begins haunting her. Amelia's quest for justice takes on a personal note when the ghost child's connection to her own family as well as that of her former lover, John Devlin, becomes apparent.
Whether it is the haunting sadness of Woodbine cemetery, or the old world gothic atmosphere of the Devlin mansion, or the spine-tingling evil of the dilapidated Duvall island, Amanda Stevens demonstrates once again that she is truly gifted when it comes to establishing the ominous settings in this series.
The mystery itself is rather straightforward and it is not difficult to guess the various guilty parties or their motives. Nevertheless, it is entertaining to accompany Amelia on her quest to uncover the truth and there are one or two surprising revelations.
As with most of the books in the series, it is the relationship between Amelia and John Devlin that really grips the reader. The intensity of their emotional and physical connection is simply breathtaking and their moments together leave the reader aching for more.
Despite these wonderful elements, the pacing is rather drawn out and there are several questions that remain unanswered at the end, which is unfortunate, as this is the final installment. Hopefully, the rumors of a spin off series are true and this will not be the last we see of Amelia and John.