hollsbooks78's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
3.0
rice83's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
beyoubefreereadbooks's review against another edition
3.0
Despite being the same author, some stories were definitely better than others. Overall, a decent- not awful, not great- series of spooky stories.
book_lover3103's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
mehsi's review
3.0
An anthology that was at times very spooky, sadly, I wasn’t always a fan.
So I was pretty hyped to read this one, I have been eyeing it since June/July, so I was delighted it was Halloween month and I could soon read it. And while I did have stories I enjoyed…. I never really rated them high. Often the stories felt rushed, more like a WIP than a final product, more like someone had many ideas and wanted to stuff them all in, not considering that maybe it would have been better to just add half the stories and work those out and just make another Hide and Seek book for another batch of fun spooky ideas. Because really? I loved all the ideas she had, I loved all the spookiness. There was tons and tons of potential out there. But they need to be worked out. More details added, better endings. These short stories just never felt like they were meant to be short stories, or well, not so short at least.
Now for the positive, the author can definitely write. Next is the poems that are spread through the book, I always love anthologies (and then especially horror) with poems in it. Next up the art is just freaking awesome and scared the wits out of me. There were a few that definitely brought nightmares. The cover is amazing as well!
Here is a list with ratings I would give per story:
Hide and Don’t Seek: ★★★
Beatrice: ★★★★
Have You Heard: ★★★
You’re It: ★★1/2
Truly Delicious: ★★★★1/2
No Fear: ★★
The Secret: ★★
Lucky: SKIPPED BECAUSE NOPE
The Best Teacher at Pleasant Hill Oak Elemntary: ★★1/2
Once Upon a Time: ★★
Good Dog and Bad Cat: The Scariest Tail: ★
Only a Dream: ★
The Girl and the Crow: ★★
Renie’s Song: ★★★
Here, Kitty Kitty: ★★★
The Friend: ★★1/2
Superstition: The Play: ★★★★
The Boy and the Crow: ★★1/2
Two Wishes: ★★★
If: NOPE NOPE NOPE
Total rating: Star rating, 2.5 stars
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
So I was pretty hyped to read this one, I have been eyeing it since June/July, so I was delighted it was Halloween month and I could soon read it. And while I did have stories I enjoyed…. I never really rated them high. Often the stories felt rushed, more like a WIP than a final product, more like someone had many ideas and wanted to stuff them all in, not considering that maybe it would have been better to just add half the stories and work those out and just make another Hide and Seek book for another batch of fun spooky ideas. Because really? I loved all the ideas she had, I loved all the spookiness. There was tons and tons of potential out there. But they need to be worked out. More details added, better endings. These short stories just never felt like they were meant to be short stories, or well, not so short at least.
Now for the positive, the author can definitely write. Next is the poems that are spread through the book, I always love anthologies (and then especially horror) with poems in it. Next up the art is just freaking awesome and scared the wits out of me. There were a few that definitely brought nightmares. The cover is amazing as well!
Here is a list with ratings I would give per story:
Hide and Don’t Seek: ★★★
Beatrice: ★★★★
Have You Heard: ★★★
You’re It: ★★1/2
Truly Delicious: ★★★★1/2
No Fear: ★★
The Secret: ★★
Lucky: SKIPPED BECAUSE NOPE
The Best Teacher at Pleasant Hill Oak Elemntary: ★★1/2
Once Upon a Time: ★★
Good Dog and Bad Cat: The Scariest Tail: ★
Only a Dream: ★
The Girl and the Crow: ★★
Renie’s Song: ★★★
Here, Kitty Kitty: ★★★
The Friend: ★★1/2
Superstition: The Play: ★★★★
The Boy and the Crow: ★★1/2
Two Wishes: ★★★
If: NOPE NOPE NOPE
Total rating: Star rating, 2.5 stars
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
booksanddachshunds's review against another edition
fast-paced
3.0
Horror without being scary; some of them where also a bit sad.
sarahwuzhere's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you NetGalley for the advanced e-arc.
What a super creepy, weirdly twisted middle grade book! Some of these stories make you tuck your feet under the bed and some are just warnings. I think my middle grade children might actually read this.
What a super creepy, weirdly twisted middle grade book! Some of these stories make you tuck your feet under the bed and some are just warnings. I think my middle grade children might actually read this.
royalwaves's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
3.0
I quite enjoyed nearly every single one of these short stories— one was a miss. But, if they were fleshed out a bit more and we’re a little longer this could of been great. As it stands though it’s just okay.
borine's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0