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novaturient_bibliophile 's review for:
The Vanishing Stair
by Maureen Johnson
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
While this book certainly wasn’t perfect, it was a clear step-up from the first one in the series. Part of that was due to the setting…everyone wants to read a murder mystery set at Halloween!
I also felt more connected to the characters this time around, namely Stevie and David and their rollercoaster romance. Especially David. Put a man in a button-down and a long coat, and have him smile while being covered in blood, and I’m immediately on board. That being said, other side characters—such as Janelle and Nate—still felt flat and peripheral, like they didn’t exist outside of their moments with Stevie, which was disappointing.
Overall, this book—particularly the ending—made me feel frazzled. So much was revealed, but I was only left with more questions. Where is Alice? What’s the secret about Alice? And what’s the deal with Fenton? And David? His dad? Needless to say, I am sat for the next book.
I also felt more connected to the characters this time around, namely Stevie and David and their rollercoaster romance. Especially David. Put a man in a button-down and a long coat, and have him smile while being covered in blood, and I’m immediately on board. That being said, other side characters—such as Janelle and Nate—still felt flat and peripheral, like they didn’t exist outside of their moments with Stevie, which was disappointing.
Overall, this book—particularly the ending—made me feel frazzled. So much was revealed, but I was only left with more questions. Where is Alice? What’s the secret about Alice? And what’s the deal with Fenton? And David? His dad? Needless to say, I am sat for the next book.