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A review by chelsloukelly
City of Ghosts by V.E. Schwab
4.0
4/5 Stars: ‘City of Ghosts’ (Book #1 of ‘Cassidy Blake’) by Victoria Schwab.
→ Age Range: Middle Grade.
→ Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal Horror.
→ Trigger Warnings: Drowning, Near-Death Experience, Trauma.
In-depth Rating:
→ Plot: ★★★★
→ Character Development: ★★★
→ Setting: ★★★★★
→ Entertainment Level: ★★★★
→ Writing: ★★★★
General Comments: Delightfully straightforward; it ticks off the suspense boxes with ease. The story is firmly anchored in reality using clever narratives and phenomenal, atmospheric real-world descriptions. It is the perfect amount of spookiness; mystery; and action, hooking you from the very first page. Each character felt real; enhanced with the prominent theme of friendship – even if your best friend is a ghost.
Favourite Quote: ‘Embrace your strange, dear daughter. Where’s the fun in being normal?’
Time Read: One Day.
→ Audiobook: No.
→ Audiobook Narrator: -
→ Age Range: Middle Grade.
→ Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal Horror.
→ Trigger Warnings: Drowning, Near-Death Experience, Trauma.
In-depth Rating:
→ Plot: ★★★★
→ Character Development: ★★★
→ Setting: ★★★★★
→ Entertainment Level: ★★★★
→ Writing: ★★★★
General Comments: Delightfully straightforward; it ticks off the suspense boxes with ease. The story is firmly anchored in reality using clever narratives and phenomenal, atmospheric real-world descriptions. It is the perfect amount of spookiness; mystery; and action, hooking you from the very first page. Each character felt real; enhanced with the prominent theme of friendship – even if your best friend is a ghost.
Favourite Quote: ‘Embrace your strange, dear daughter. Where’s the fun in being normal?’
Time Read: One Day.
→ Audiobook: No.
→ Audiobook Narrator: -