caitatoes's review against another edition
3.0
not my favorite fantasy book but definitely worth a read - the characters are pretty well written and the end made me very curious for the next book!
mis_evaluate's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
attentionspan0's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
oneangrylibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. While I preferred the first book a bit more, this one sets up nicely for the third title in the series. J. A. White does an amazing job creating a real and strange world. I didn't want the journey to end. Luckily, it isn't over just yet. Can't wait for the next one!
treehuggeranonymous's review against another edition
4.0
I've really enjoyed this story so far. For something that's supposed to be a children's book, this has some quite complex themes around good and evil.
fatcathappy's review against another edition
4.0
The story just keeps getting better with every book. Creepy and fun for all ages. Really sucks you in.
abigailbat's review against another edition
5.0
OMG SO GOOD!!
Okay, so this book totally does not stand alone - make sure you have read the first Thickety book. And you'll want to have The Whispering Trees close by because the first one ends on a GIGANTIC CLIFFHANGER and then this second book plunges you right back into the middle of the action and pretty much does not let up.
This is just such a richly imagined fantasy world, dripping with magic and an epic battle between good and evil. The plot twists and turns and you're never completely sure who you can trust (at least I wasn't!). This is a great one for fans of scary books because there truly are some horrific scenes. I really loved the characters, too.
Also, this book is like eleven million pages long BUT because the trim size is pretty small, the pages actually go by really quickly. And did I mention the nonstop action? This book got me through a long wait at the doctor's office and then again at the post office. Huzzah!
I highly recommend this series to tweens who enjoy fantasy adventure with a big dose of witchcraft. I'd hand it to fans of The Night Gardener by Jonathan Auxier for its atmospheric creepiness.
Okay, so this book totally does not stand alone - make sure you have read the first Thickety book. And you'll want to have The Whispering Trees close by because the first one ends on a GIGANTIC CLIFFHANGER and then this second book plunges you right back into the middle of the action and pretty much does not let up.
This is just such a richly imagined fantasy world, dripping with magic and an epic battle between good and evil. The plot twists and turns and you're never completely sure who you can trust (at least I wasn't!). This is a great one for fans of scary books because there truly are some horrific scenes. I really loved the characters, too.
Also, this book is like eleven million pages long BUT because the trim size is pretty small, the pages actually go by really quickly. And did I mention the nonstop action? This book got me through a long wait at the doctor's office and then again at the post office. Huzzah!
I highly recommend this series to tweens who enjoy fantasy adventure with a big dose of witchcraft. I'd hand it to fans of The Night Gardener by Jonathan Auxier for its atmospheric creepiness.
sean67's review against another edition
3.0
Second book in the Thickety series is quite easy to read, but its really not that exciting, for this reader. There are some moments but overall it is pretty average, and forgettable. Maybe it is just not my cup of tea, I keep persisting with this genre, even though sometimes (read more often than not) it is a struggle.
arrr's review against another edition
3.0
It's a fine story. I'm not exactly sure why I didn't love it. I don't really understand the protagonist. Maybe it's the caretaker role she has with her brother that makes me uncomfortable. Maybe I'm over witch persecution stories. Maybe the memory catch for animal bridging magic puts me off. Weird issues of consent there. The kids are put in dangerous circumstances outside their control, and they take away other's control to survive. And maybe are mass murder apologists. Yes I know it was the book... But the enabling bothers me. They're are better methods for harm reduction, especially if you're writing for kids. I think that's it then. It's a fine adventure a lot of people will enjoy. Just too many moments I felt off.