qu33nb33's review
3.0
This story was definitely what was to be expected of a sequel. I was a little bummed that it didn't have the same sort of creepy feeling that Anna Dressed in Blood had and it didn't keep me on my toes and wanting more as much as the first book did, but overall it was a great read.
Without giving any details away, I especially enjoyed a certain locational reference in the story that I have only previously heard about early this year. It does make me want to do my research on it as the reference I am aware of is in a different country than the one listed in the story. It definitely got me thinking about if there are more than one of these and I will now be doing some extra "out of curiosity" digging around.
I must say, however, that I love this series for the pure fact that it is different from the norm and follows a main character of the male gender, whereas a lot of today's YA stories follow a lead female. It is a unique approach and gives a different thought process to consider when reading.
Thank you for the story Kendare!
Happy Reading!
Without giving any details away, I especially enjoyed a certain locational reference in the story that I have only previously heard about early this year. It does make me want to do my research on it as the reference I am aware of is in a different country than the one listed in the story. It definitely got me thinking about if there are more than one of these and I will now be doing some extra "out of curiosity" digging around.
I must say, however, that I love this series for the pure fact that it is different from the norm and follows a main character of the male gender, whereas a lot of today's YA stories follow a lead female. It is a unique approach and gives a different thought process to consider when reading.
Thank you for the story Kendare!
Happy Reading!
jadelee_ls's review
3.0
Ok, visi, kas nav lasījuši pirmo grāmatu un varbūt taisās to vēl darīt, aizmiedz acis!
Damn, pirmā daļa bija tik laba, šis kā tāds kaitinošs piedēklis aizvilkās līdzi. Pilnīgi prasījās abas sapludināt kopā, būtu bijis veiksmīgāk. Nu labi, veiksmīgāk būtu bijis uztaisīt romanci, kas tiešām ir ticama un attaisnotu tos debilos lēmumus, ko Cas dramatiski sludināja, jo viņš, lūk, mīīīīīl meitenes spoku, kuru pazina kādu laiciņu un jā,nu viņa kinda ir ellē. Tāpēc, ir pilnīgi saprotami, ka viņš tagad ir gatavs būtībā pats mirt un skriet uz elles dimensiju, kur vēl ir iesprostots tas frīks, kurš visus ēda nost kumosiem. Like, sorry mom, imma go die now, because Anna deserved better. And I'm like
Tev beidzot ir dzīve un draugi un ģimene un viss ir peachy. Nooooope, tas viss nenozīmē neko. Es vēl kiiiiinda varētu izspiest kādu shipping reakciju, ja viņiem ar Annu tiešām būtu bijis chemistry un kāds stāsts. Kā tad, tā vietā viņi satikās, viņa viņu nenogalināja, viņi ir in loooooooooove un tāpēc viņa upurējās, lai bad dude aizrautu sev līdzi nebūtībā.
Katru reizi, kad sākās tā Cas gaudošana par "my girl"...
Par laimi uzradās arī vēl papildus plot par Cas asinslīniju un athame. Tas gan ietvēra british order of bla bla bla, bet tomēr vismaz šis tas badass paspēja notikt. Tā arī vienīgā lieta, kas te izcēlās un būtu saglabājama.
Par laimi arī pats fināls bija kaut cik okay, nevis pārsaldinātā cukurvate. Labi, šis ir cauri, un atmiņā vēl paliks tieši dēļ oldschool supernatural vibe. Ar to gan nepietiek, ja galvenais varonis vienalga uzvedas kā special snowflake madāmas paranormālās romancēs.
eden_ainsley's review against another edition
4.0
I won't lie the beginning was incredibly painful. 200 pages of sheer nothing, I would've given it 1 star but I loved the ending because it satisfies everyone, the ghost got peace, so did the living and now Cas can carry out a normal adventurous life along with his friends.
bubsyeol's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
ciaralo's review
5.0
Guys, I really really love these books. I love the concept, I love the characters, I love the dialogue and I love the covers. There's just so much to love! It took me a little while to read Girl of Nightmares because the idea of not having new Cas and Anna stories to look forward to was heartbreaking. I just adore the two of them. They are such unique characters, and I really enjoy reading about them.
Cas, the broken, determined, and powerful young ghost hunter captured my heart in the first book, and broke it to pieces in the second. Watching him grow as a person and watching his quest to *this would be a spoiler if I said it* made me so proud of him. I loved his spirit, and that he refused to ever give up even when it seemed impossible. He was hurting, he was haunted, but he was ready to stand up and fight. Also, he happens to be a very funny guy, which is always an awesome thing. Anna Korlov will forever be one of my favorite characters. Although we didn't get to see a ton of her in the books, the parts we did she was her strong, feisty self and she just made me love her even more (which I didn't think was possible!) The two of them together make one dynamic pair that I will love to read about again and again. Thomas and Carmel were also spectacular in this book. Their just two crazy adorable people thrown into a situation they never expected. They're loyal, smart and lovable. Two people you would be glad to have as your friends.
The story itself had me absolutely addicted. I was terrified by bits, flipping the pages frantically at points, and was generally desperate to find out how this would all come to a close. There were lots of twists and turns, and even some new and interesting characters! We got to find about a bit more about this crazy world, and explore some new places as well! The scene in Suicide Forest had me honest to goodness petrified. Kendare Blake wrote it so I could visualize every ghost amidst the gorgeous landscape perfectly and I was intensely scared by it. And when it came to the end, I was not ready.
Girl of Nightmares did not play out as excepted. It wasn't a picture perfect end but rather a little twisted, a little heart broken and exactly the story the characters would have. Kendare Blake didn't push her characters into boxes but let them be their unsure, fierce, and brilliant selves. Sometimes they didn't act like we would have wanted them to, they didn't act like what we hoped they would be like. They acted human. They acted like their imperfect selves. The ending, the final story was their final story. It wasn't a perfect one, but it wouldn't be right or true if it we're. And I loved it.
I was so so happy with Girl of Nightmares. My heart hasn't entirely recovered from it, and I already feel the ache of missing Cas and Anna, but it was better than I could have hoped for. Check out this series. Guys, it's so insanely awesome.
- Ciara (Lost at Midnight)
Cas, the broken, determined, and powerful young ghost hunter captured my heart in the first book, and broke it to pieces in the second. Watching him grow as a person and watching his quest to *this would be a spoiler if I said it* made me so proud of him. I loved his spirit, and that he refused to ever give up even when it seemed impossible. He was hurting, he was haunted, but he was ready to stand up and fight. Also, he happens to be a very funny guy, which is always an awesome thing. Anna Korlov will forever be one of my favorite characters. Although we didn't get to see a ton of her in the books, the parts we did she was her strong, feisty self and she just made me love her even more (which I didn't think was possible!) The two of them together make one dynamic pair that I will love to read about again and again. Thomas and Carmel were also spectacular in this book. Their just two crazy adorable people thrown into a situation they never expected. They're loyal, smart and lovable. Two people you would be glad to have as your friends.
The story itself had me absolutely addicted. I was terrified by bits, flipping the pages frantically at points, and was generally desperate to find out how this would all come to a close. There were lots of twists and turns, and even some new and interesting characters! We got to find about a bit more about this crazy world, and explore some new places as well! The scene in Suicide Forest had me honest to goodness petrified. Kendare Blake wrote it so I could visualize every ghost amidst the gorgeous landscape perfectly and I was intensely scared by it. And when it came to the end, I was not ready.
Girl of Nightmares did not play out as excepted. It wasn't a picture perfect end but rather a little twisted, a little heart broken and exactly the story the characters would have. Kendare Blake didn't push her characters into boxes but let them be their unsure, fierce, and brilliant selves. Sometimes they didn't act like we would have wanted them to, they didn't act like what we hoped they would be like. They acted human. They acted like their imperfect selves. The ending, the final story was their final story. It wasn't a perfect one, but it wouldn't be right or true if it we're. And I loved it.
I was so so happy with Girl of Nightmares. My heart hasn't entirely recovered from it, and I already feel the ache of missing Cas and Anna, but it was better than I could have hoped for. Check out this series. Guys, it's so insanely awesome.
- Ciara (Lost at Midnight)
menrk's review
5.0
Just for the record, I’m not a fan of ghostbuster/paranormal stories.
I came into this book as a devoted fan of Cass and Anna, unsure of whether it’ll be a great read like Anna Dressed in Blood. I admit, I read it more because I felt like I have to. But Blake warmed me up with its interesting mystery, just like she did in Anna Dressed in Blood. And by the end of it all, I’m once again a fan on her feet, crying out, “Brava!” for a satisfying conclusion to the story. There were even tears in my eyes, no kidding.
I came into this book as a devoted fan of Cass and Anna, unsure of whether it’ll be a great read like Anna Dressed in Blood. I admit, I read it more because I felt like I have to. But Blake warmed me up with its interesting mystery, just like she did in Anna Dressed in Blood. And by the end of it all, I’m once again a fan on her feet, crying out, “Brava!” for a satisfying conclusion to the story. There were even tears in my eyes, no kidding.
cacab's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25