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mhugs414's review against another edition
the prequel was good, i hope this one is just as good.
sarasofraz's review against another edition
2.0
I read the second book for the same reason I read the first, the interactive parts! Still not a very good story though.
katielarisa95's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
aropuzzler's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
paperbackcuts's review against another edition
1.0
Cool doodles and stuff but really hard to get into and nothing relatable. Really disappointed and it cost me £12.99 from whsmith. Not worth buying!
loving_u_4_ever's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
marylene's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
As for the first book, I liked the various pieces of evidence, which bring a little more to this series. I love Cathy and her reckless side, but the story captivates me less and less. I will nevertheless finish the series, out of curiosity of course ;) But also because there's only one book left.
As for the first book, I liked the various pieces of evidence, which bring a little more to this series. I love Cathy and her reckless side, but the story captivates me less and less. I will nevertheless finish the series, out of curiosity of course ;) But also because there's only one book left.
vailynst's review against another edition
3.0
In six months following Book 1, Cathy managed to graduate from high school and flunk from three jobs for three completely different reasons. The story begins with a spontaneous road trip out to the middle of no where to meet the Fortune Teller. Cathy gets a bizarre update and a thread of unease coils around her heart. On the bus trip back to good old CA, Cathy bonds with Jewel and learns to regret it with every cursed released breath.
The sequel to Cathy's Book is more like a novel than a journal. I wish I had found a hardback copy of the this book but settled for the paperback because I'm impatient. Regardless, the pictures drawn in this book are fantastic and very interesting. The "journal" entries of are not as different, quirky and doodled with unique miscellaneous objects as the first book.
I thought the start was odd. She goes to the middle of nowhere to meet a fortune teller and then befriends an obvious lying squirt, Jewel. I admit, I did a lot of eye rolling in the beginning of the book.
Pete and Denny are interesting new additions to the book. Cathy's heart ripping reunion with her Dad was potent and realistic. They both have a point.
This whole, we figured out how to kill immortals shenanigans is full of CRAP! The fact that the loser Jewel managed to get her hands on it--MORE CRAP!
There was a profoundly dumb point near the beginning where I wanted to throw the book down and storm off--I resisted, drank more coffee, and continued reading.
Emma & Cathy having a blowout fight? Realistic. I never forget that this book is about Asian-Americans. Some of the talk and behaviors as very Asians-R-Us.
Perhaps, like any graphic novel, if I suspend all belief and just go with the flow, I would have enjoyed this book more. But, it's not just a graphic novel. The story isn't driven by the pictures and the words. Words freaking matter! I shouldn't have to remind myself that I'm reading an urban fantasy and that stupid or weird events are okay.
Good Parts:
- The Immortals: Reading about them and what they are like are great dips into folklore & mythology. I love that stuff!
- Cathy's Kiss at job 3 & how she lost it is FREAKING hilarious! =)
- Tsao's Origin Story: Short, sweet, gaspy & cool.
- 2nd Day of Work @ Fondue: *smirks & giggles*
- Vegan Made-Up Option at Fondue: Awesome and smack-upside-the-head worthy.
- Fighting - Brutal & efficient.
I love how publishers are trying innovative ways to pull in readers by making books like the Cathy series. There are a handful of other YA books that have different & cool ways to interactively read the series. Overall, I enjoyed reading this book but the experience wasn't as awesome as the first book. On to [b:Cathy's Ring|5081991|Cathy's Ring|Sean Stewart|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1267294790s/5081991.jpg|5148706] and wrapping up this trilogy!
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The sequel to Cathy's Book is more like a novel than a journal. I wish I had found a hardback copy of the this book but settled for the paperback because I'm impatient. Regardless, the pictures drawn in this book are fantastic and very interesting. The "journal" entries of are not as different, quirky and doodled with unique miscellaneous objects as the first book.
I thought the start was odd. She goes to the middle of nowhere to meet a fortune teller and then befriends an obvious lying squirt, Jewel. I admit, I did a lot of eye rolling in the beginning of the book.
Pete and Denny are interesting new additions to the book. Cathy's heart ripping reunion with her Dad was potent and realistic. They both have a point.
This whole, we figured out how to kill immortals shenanigans is full of CRAP! The fact that the loser Jewel managed to get her hands on it--MORE CRAP!
There was a profoundly dumb point near the beginning where I wanted to throw the book down and storm off--I resisted, drank more coffee, and continued reading.
Emma & Cathy having a blowout fight? Realistic. I never forget that this book is about Asian-Americans. Some of the talk and behaviors as very Asians-R-Us.
Perhaps, like any graphic novel, if I suspend all belief and just go with the flow, I would have enjoyed this book more. But, it's not just a graphic novel. The story isn't driven by the pictures and the words. Words freaking matter! I shouldn't have to remind myself that I'm reading an urban fantasy and that stupid or weird events are okay.
Good Parts:
- The Immortals: Reading about them and what they are like are great dips into folklore & mythology. I love that stuff!
- Cathy's Kiss at job 3 & how she lost it is FREAKING hilarious! =)
- Tsao's Origin Story: Short, sweet, gaspy & cool.
- 2nd Day of Work @ Fondue: *smirks & giggles*
- Vegan Made-Up Option at Fondue: Awesome and smack-upside-the-head worthy.
- Fighting - Brutal & efficient.
I love how publishers are trying innovative ways to pull in readers by making books like the Cathy series. There are a handful of other YA books that have different & cool ways to interactively read the series. Overall, I enjoyed reading this book but the experience wasn't as awesome as the first book. On to [b:Cathy's Ring|5081991|Cathy's Ring|Sean Stewart|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1267294790s/5081991.jpg|5148706] and wrapping up this trilogy!
abookishstar's review against another edition
5.0
This is the first book I was able to read in one sitting. I stayed up all night reading this. I didn't stop. I just read and read, didn't stop. It never once got boring, it was fast pace, and it felt like I was watching a movie. I'm not doing a review on the first book in the series, Cathy's Book, because I don't have it anymore and I don't remember much. At first, before reading this, I was worried that I wouldn't remember the storyline or wouldn't be able to follow along but the authors did a wonderful job of recapping and the whole story was easy to follow along. The ending will make you want to read the next one ASAP. The book also is very unique because they give you items inside the book which are evidence and your able to phone the characters, check their voice mail, e-mail them, go to websites the characters visit, see pictures, birth certificates, Chinese coins, ect; It's just wonderful book that will have you on feet the whole time. The characters are lovable. My favorites are Cathy, Emma, and Jewel. I can definitely see anyone making this into a movie. Also every page has doodles in it which makes it more fun and unique to read. It is written in a story/diary like way and I know the readers will enjoy that. I don't really have any complaints about this book it was amazing and having items inside made it even more fun. All I can say if you haven't read this yet then go, go, go to the bookstore and buy it. Remember Cathy's Book is the first one, Cathy's Key is the sequel, and Cathy's Ring is the thrid and current book out right now. Anyways I love it XD.