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ronisreading's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
chrystalclearwpg's review against another edition
5.0
I love the way this story is rolling along. I would have definitely read these when I was young and enjoyed them just as much. I am finding myself looking forward to the next video clip to see the story unfold and think this is a great way to get kids to read or look forward to hearing a story.
cornmaven's review against another edition
3.0
Fun book. I thought the online videos ran a little long, but they were perfectly cheesy. And kids will learn a lot about alchemy.
ehwesson's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Murder
kade_spade's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Just as fun and entertaining as the first book! Once again horrible acting, maybe even worse than the first book’s videos, but that didn’t take anything away from the story for me.
Great and creative resolution to the mystery and for younger readers I can see the plot twist being huge for them. I will be reading the rest in the series, but the books could’ve ended at this one no problem. I can see how reading these books as a kid/teen could shape someone’s love of horror/thrillers!!
Great and creative resolution to the mystery and for younger readers I can see the plot twist being huge for them. I will be reading the rest in the series, but the books could’ve ended at this one no problem. I can see how reading these books as a kid/teen could shape someone’s love of horror/thrillers!!
stacyxmarie's review against another edition
4.0
This series is such a fun immersive experience. It’s like watching a TV show and reading a book at the same time. And it’s so creepy!
jacob_miller666's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
loved the plot twist with henry being the old joe bush
laneybugg's review against another edition
5.0
Wonderful follow up to the first book!! I love how these books incorporate video and reading, it gives the kids something to read for so that they can get on the website and watch something that sends chills up your spine. Great book, go read it!
witchedkid's review against another edition
4.0
Despite me remembering the twist at the end from when I was a kid this book ended up being a delightful read. The suspense in this book felt a lot better than the first one, like it figured out exactly how to play to it. Big bonus that the videos were better this time around too, a couple of them even had me legitimately frightened.