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Klub smutnych duchów 2 by Lize Meddings

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awaywithforestfae's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This one disappointed me a bit, which is a shame as I really loved the first one. It seemed to tackle the same themes, but with very little variation from the first one, being quite repetitive and boring.

While I felt quite uplifted when reading the first one, this one made me feel lethargic and de-motivated like one of the characters was (I pick up character moods a lot). It wasn't then balanced out with hopeful tones, and still felt a bit depressing at the end.

Maybe the next one will pick up a bit? I'm not feeling particularly inclined to read it after reading this one though. Not much happened at all, it just felt like the same events again and again, but not really adding anything to the plot.

On the other hand, I enjoyed the addition of the new character, and the main characters' support of them, I just wish there was more of that, and less of the same things as the first book. It dealt with mental health in a realistic way, which I liked, but many other books do this while being more engaging as well.

The art style is cute, but a little basic for my tastes unfortunately, but I do love how they are all little ghosts, but each slightly different!

All in all, I probably won't pick up the next one? Who knows?

lorettaandbooks's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

fae_fulminare's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

spenkevich's review against another edition

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4.0

'You can't stop people caring about you, no matter how hard you try.'

Social performance can be taxing, and the shake-up of new members into your close circle changes group dynamics that can be anxiety inducing. The comfort of stability has been shaken. This is the crux of The Sad Ghost Club 2, which opens the morning following the adorable previous edition of Lize Meddings series about mental health and finding your kindred spirits, represented quite literally as people in sheets to look like ghosts. Honestly, the follow-up is even better and continues the theme of talking about your feelings and that ‘people want to know that they’re not alone!’ In this volume, SG and Socks have found new recruits for their club—started by SG without much consent from Socks—and learn how group dynamics can be frightening and that jealousy and self-doubt are real and valid fears that can derail mental health. It is a charming little graphic novel with many worthwhile examinations of intrusive thoughts and perceptions of self-worth that warms the heart and remind us all that change can be difficult, but also broaden your horizons and bring new people into your heart.

I really love how positive and comforting this series is, and that it encourages readers to check their own mental health, find a supportive community, and encourage talking about your feelings. It’s just such a pure and good series with cute art and an uplifting vibe that makes you want to hug the characters and join their club. I think we all feel this way sometimes and it's nice to see them talk about their feelings, work it out, and support each other to keep on keeping on. I think this series will speak to a lot of people and remind us that our intrusive thoughts are just that, intrusive thoughts that we can learn to set aside and embrace each other. The book also includes an appendix of mental health resources, which is wonderful, so if you are a sad ghost too please know I am here for you.