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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
Kendall is struggling to learn how to deal with seeing ghosts, being a normal teenager and having the popular girl make her life unpleasant. Only this time Courtney goes to far pretending to see ghosts too and what happens next is scary perplexing and a fast read.
The story is progressing. It's a little frustrating that it's so obvious who Emily is, but Kendall has no idea, hopefully that'll be cleared up in the next book.
I have so many mixed thoughts about this series...
First off, I like the characters. A good blend of personality types. The story line is really good. Much like the firs book I was easily caught up into what is happening. It helped that the characters played true to their roles and personalities. The other seems to have done her homework on ghost hunting (and watched her share of Ghost Hunters the tv series) and seems to have some new age knowledge.
What I didn't like. Mixing the religion into the book. While some churches deny ghosts and others say they exist, almost every church I know of will say 'do not look into the spirit world.' Be it demons, ghosts, angel or whatnot, there is a reason most people are oblivious. Even if you can see it, don't seek it out! Just my opinion. so mixing that aspect in disappointed me.
My biggest problem is the text speech. I can deal with it if I am reading a text but not general first person perspective. Also, the incorrect slang spelling. Evah for ever, etc. Honestly, spell it correctly. I understand if she is talking out loud, but she isn't. I strongly feel this type of writing in a book is leading the youth to being even more illiterate than many already are. I already see so many teens who truly cannot spell even the simplest of world. Books like this scare me because it makes me wonder what books will be like in 5-10 years from now. I almost gave up after the first book but the story kept me going. Not sure I can say the same after this one. It gets worse.
For teenagers, they will likely enjoy this, but PLEASE do not think this book is all proper English, spelling, etc. And please do not use this writing as an example of good or proper writing. Otherwise, enjoy a fun story-line with enjoyable characters.
First off, I like the characters. A good blend of personality types. The story line is really good. Much like the firs book I was easily caught up into what is happening. It helped that the characters played true to their roles and personalities. The other seems to have done her homework on ghost hunting (and watched her share of Ghost Hunters the tv series) and seems to have some new age knowledge.
What I didn't like. Mixing the religion into the book. While some churches deny ghosts and others say they exist, almost every church I know of will say 'do not look into the spirit world.' Be it demons, ghosts, angel or whatnot, there is a reason most people are oblivious. Even if you can see it, don't seek it out! Just my opinion. so mixing that aspect in disappointed me.
My biggest problem is the text speech. I can deal with it if I am reading a text but not general first person perspective. Also, the incorrect slang spelling. Evah for ever, etc. Honestly, spell it correctly. I understand if she is talking out loud, but she isn't. I strongly feel this type of writing in a book is leading the youth to being even more illiterate than many already are. I already see so many teens who truly cannot spell even the simplest of world. Books like this scare me because it makes me wonder what books will be like in 5-10 years from now. I almost gave up after the first book but the story kept me going. Not sure I can say the same after this one. It gets worse.
For teenagers, they will likely enjoy this, but PLEASE do not think this book is all proper English, spelling, etc. And please do not use this writing as an example of good or proper writing. Otherwise, enjoy a fun story-line with enjoyable characters.
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
An amazing book and can't wait for more. I am totally in love with all the characters. Keep them coming Marley!
great ended so made me want to run and get the next book can't wait to see what happens to her next
I'm not sure how to feel about the fact that I read this book in literally 3 hours oops.
I did enjoy some of the book, mostly the paranormal part. The story between Nathaniel Fair and Ada Parry was very touching. Other than a few interesting plot points, this book was kind of annoying. I honestly would rather have read Ada Parry's diaries instead of whatever this was. Kendall and Jason are still moving really fast (they said "I love you" to each other??? It's only been a few months please stop). I also don't understand how Becca went from being very against Kendall meddling in her past to suddenly breaking down and telling her the entire story. Her sudden openness to talking about past trauma didn't seem realistic to me.
Courtney is a whole problem. She's stereotyped to the max. That part is pretty self-explanatory so I won't talk about it.
These books perpetuate a lot of toxic gender roles. One example was when they were at the bowling alley. Kendall mentioned ordering Coke Zero for the boys and Diet Coke for the girls, and I didn't understand why that was a necessary detail to add. There were a lot of other instances like this, but I don't really want to find them. It was one of the more serious things that irked me. These books have an underlying theme of female empowerment, but it also has these details that might give the wrong idea about what being a "strong woman" is to younger readers.
I did enjoy some of the book, mostly the paranormal part. The story between Nathaniel Fair and Ada Parry was very touching. Other than a few interesting plot points, this book was kind of annoying. I honestly would rather have read Ada Parry's diaries instead of whatever this was. Kendall and Jason are still moving really fast (they said "I love you" to each other??? It's only been a few months please stop). I also don't understand how Becca went from being very against Kendall meddling in her past to suddenly breaking down and telling her the entire story. Her sudden openness to talking about past trauma didn't seem realistic to me.
Courtney is a whole problem. She's stereotyped to the max. That part is pretty self-explanatory so I won't talk about it.
These books perpetuate a lot of toxic gender roles. One example was when they were at the bowling alley. Kendall mentioned ordering Coke Zero for the boys and Diet Coke for the girls, and I didn't understand why that was a necessary detail to add. There were a lot of other instances like this, but I don't really want to find them. It was one of the more serious things that irked me. These books have an underlying theme of female empowerment, but it also has these details that might give the wrong idea about what being a "strong woman" is to younger readers.