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sarahblessing's review against another edition
4.0
I actually enjoyed this one even more than the first, much creepier imo. plus I loved reading from Coco’s POV, she’s my favorite of the main 3.
owlsreads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
4.0
Another fun read! Still very much enjoyed the overall atmosphere and, this time around, the winter-y setting and Coco's perspective/character development.
xhekap30's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
shksprsis's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
rondasue27's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.0
janeleng's review against another edition
4.0
It's good to know that my threshold for horror is middle grade fiction.
Dead Voices was a lovely addition to the series. Arden once again balances a creepy supernatural storyline with a soft and tender subplot about the pains of preadolescent relationships.
One thing that was missing for me in this story was the lack of backstory for the supernatural characters. In Small Spaces, I loved reading about the lives of the previous Smoke Hollow inhabitants. However, the ghosts of Mount Hemlock don't get the same treatment. They are (for the most part) sinister, but you never learn the motivation behind their cruel actions.
A final note: don't expect all of the storylines to be wrapped up by the end of the book. It's clear that Arden is setting up a couple of larger arcs. I can't wait for the upcoming books to see what happens next to our trio of friends.
Dead Voices was a lovely addition to the series. Arden once again balances a creepy supernatural storyline with a soft and tender subplot about the pains of preadolescent relationships.
One thing that was missing for me in this story was the lack of backstory for the supernatural characters. In Small Spaces, I loved reading about the lives of the previous Smoke Hollow inhabitants. However, the ghosts of Mount Hemlock don't get the same treatment. They are (for the most part) sinister, but you never learn the motivation behind their cruel actions.
A final note: don't expect all of the storylines to be wrapped up by the end of the book. It's clear that Arden is setting up a couple of larger arcs. I can't wait for the upcoming books to see what happens next to our trio of friends.
agiali's review against another edition
4.0
Following the same cast as book one, this sequel is somehow even creepier than sentient scarecrows.
To preface, I hate the dark. More specifically, I am scared of what I could find in the dark. Building off of that, I am scared of seeing eyes and a smile in the dark. This was a bad book to read.
Ollie, Coco, and Brian are headed to a ski lodge for a quick and cold vacation, but when a snowstorm and a power outage cause them to stay inside, Ollie and Coco realize pretty quickly what is going on. Visited by nightmares and shadows on the upper floor of the lodge, the girls soon realize this place is a haunted orphanage. Stay away from the mirrors and whatever you do don't go near the closets.
This book really highlights Coco! I loved Coco from book one and this book really shows her genius mind. Ollie is still a main character here, but this book showed Coco's abilities so much more. This book didn't focus on Brian much, but I'm sure he'll get screentime in the sequels.
Anyways, I loved this! Middle-grade isn't my normal agerange to read about, but if it's revisiting old favorite or horror, I'm in.
To preface, I hate the dark. More specifically, I am scared of what I could find in the dark. Building off of that, I am scared of seeing eyes and a smile in the dark. This was a bad book to read.
Ollie, Coco, and Brian are headed to a ski lodge for a quick and cold vacation, but when a snowstorm and a power outage cause them to stay inside, Ollie and Coco realize pretty quickly what is going on. Visited by nightmares and shadows on the upper floor of the lodge, the girls soon realize this place is a haunted orphanage. Stay away from the mirrors and whatever you do don't go near the closets.
This book really highlights Coco! I loved Coco from book one and this book really shows her genius mind. Ollie is still a main character here, but this book showed Coco's abilities so much more. This book didn't focus on Brian much, but I'm sure he'll get screentime in the sequels.
Anyways, I loved this! Middle-grade isn't my normal agerange to read about, but if it's revisiting old favorite or horror, I'm in.
geooo's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
nightwithbooks's review against another edition
4.0
i was on my nails again because the only thing that scared me in fantasy is ghost. but the descriptions in Small places was better and scarier
emmatrenche's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75