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A review by annettebooksofhopeanddreams
Precious Catastrophe by Deirdre Sullivan
4.0
It's been a while since I got the first book in this series in my Book Box Club (I still miss Book Box Club...). It's also been a while since I got a copy of the sequel. However, this week I had some extra reading time due to not having to travel to the office, so it was the perfect moment to pick up some books I wanted to read for some time but never got to. I was afraid I wouldn't really remember much of the first book, but luckily that fear turned out to be unfounded.
Although the book starts where the previous book ended and although what happens in the previous book is playing a huge role in what's going on now, it also feels like this book is an entirely new story. And every time we did need a few reminders, the author did an amazing job giving them to us without it sounding forced or weird. It therefore didn't take long before all the horrifying details of the first book came back to me.
In a way this book is less bloody and less gory compared to the first book, but I wouldn't say it's less scary. Because once more our favorite twins are facing danger and once more they will have to be creative and will have to be willing to embrace their magic to survive. On top of that they're stumbling upon quite a few secrets changing their entire lives. I don't wanna give too much away, but we already knew something was up with Brian, right?
I also loved loved loved the magic of praying in this book and the role the local priest played in this story. Quite often religion, faith and priests play a negative role in books (and we all understand where that comes from), so it was kind of refreshing to see a priest portrayed in a more positive light. Especially because he really seemed to be a nice and good guy, understanding what this town and its people need and want from him.
I don't think this is the last book in the series. So, I will certainly keep an eye out for more!
Although the book starts where the previous book ended and although what happens in the previous book is playing a huge role in what's going on now, it also feels like this book is an entirely new story. And every time we did need a few reminders, the author did an amazing job giving them to us without it sounding forced or weird. It therefore didn't take long before all the horrifying details of the first book came back to me.
In a way this book is less bloody and less gory compared to the first book, but I wouldn't say it's less scary. Because once more our favorite twins are facing danger and once more they will have to be creative and will have to be willing to embrace their magic to survive. On top of that they're stumbling upon quite a few secrets changing their entire lives. I don't wanna give too much away, but we already knew something was up with Brian, right?
I also loved loved loved the magic of praying in this book and the role the local priest played in this story. Quite often religion, faith and priests play a negative role in books (and we all understand where that comes from), so it was kind of refreshing to see a priest portrayed in a more positive light. Especially because he really seemed to be a nice and good guy, understanding what this town and its people need and want from him.
I don't think this is the last book in the series. So, I will certainly keep an eye out for more!