jarichan's review against another edition
4.0
Mit diesem Buch ist die Trilogie um Cassidy und ihre Freunde abgeschlossen. Es ist ein gutes Ende, das zumindest mich zufrieden zurückliess. Man merkt natürlich, dass sich Schwab eine kleine Hintertüre offen gelassen hat - man könnte ja noch ein Buch dazu schreiben.
Der Abschlussband funktioniert genauso wie die vorherigen Bücher. Will heissen: viel Atmosphäre, Grusel und Spass. Man muss Cassidy, Jakob und Lara einfach mögen. Hier wird auch ihre Beziehung untereinander weiterentwickelt und vertieft. Ja, ich könnte mehr von ihnen vertragen. Und wenn Schwab in dergleichen Qualität weiterschreibt - dann gerne mehr davon!
Doch wie gesagt, es ist ein gelungenes Ende, dem einige wichtige Szenen vorausgehen und viel passiert. Das Buch war für mich selbstredend viel zu schnell vorbei. Deshalb hoffe ich wohl unterschwellig doch, dass es irgendwann weitergehend wird.
Der Abschlussband funktioniert genauso wie die vorherigen Bücher. Will heissen: viel Atmosphäre, Grusel und Spass. Man muss Cassidy, Jakob und Lara einfach mögen. Hier wird auch ihre Beziehung untereinander weiterentwickelt und vertieft. Ja, ich könnte mehr von ihnen vertragen. Und wenn Schwab in dergleichen Qualität weiterschreibt - dann gerne mehr davon!
Doch wie gesagt, es ist ein gelungenes Ende, dem einige wichtige Szenen vorausgehen und viel passiert. Das Buch war für mich selbstredend viel zu schnell vorbei. Deshalb hoffe ich wohl unterschwellig doch, dass es irgendwann weitergehend wird.
wrensreadingroom's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
emma18's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
spookynerd13's review against another edition
4.0
Loved it! What a great addition to the Cassidy Blake series! So much action this time and loved all the dark elements and undercurrent of amazing friendship! Can’t wait for more!
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
“Friends don’t let friends get snatched away by creepy skeletons.” Cassidy Blake is back again! This time in New Orleans~
I have been wanting to do a review for a week now (read it April 21st) but I am just not getting the words out. Since I do want to write something, I thought I would do a good/not so good review (though it will mostly be good, haha).
Good:
I have been wanting to do a review for a week now (read it April 21st) but I am just not getting the words out. Since I do want to write something, I thought I would do a good/not so good review (though it will mostly be good, haha).
Good:
trin_ney18's review against another edition
5.0
5/5 Stars
This is me now that the series is over. I'm so sad to be done with these characters for the time being. I will always love how high stakes it feels while still being accessible to a wide range of readers.
I highly recommend this to young readers when they come into the store, and I also tell people that it's perfect for any age (I mean I'm 21 and loved the series).
This is me now that the series is over. I'm so sad to be done with these characters for the time being. I will always love how high stakes it feels while still being accessible to a wide range of readers.
I highly recommend this to young readers when they come into the store, and I also tell people that it's perfect for any age (I mean I'm 21 and loved the series).
pnelson384's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this end to the trilogy. I saw an interview with the author and she was clear that this was the last installment for these characters, and I felt like she did them justice. I picked up the first two books in this series after a recommendation by Modern Mrs Darcy and read them around Halloween a few years ago. The characters were likeable and the story drew me in for a quick read. This one did not disappoint. The author is very good at giving the reader a sense of place while highlighting the spooky/spectral aspects of that location, and New Orleans was the perfect place for this last book. Of course, now I'm craving a good Cafe du Monde beignet.
tallyvauthor's review against another edition
4.0
Adorable little terrifying MG piece. It's more of a ride than having anything to actually say but if this series keeps going, I'll keep being a fan.
popthebutterfly's review against another edition
5.0
Disclaimer: I received this book in a book box I bought. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: Bridge of Souls
Author: Victoria Schwab
Book Series: City of Ghosts Book 3
Rating: 5/5
Recommended For...: mg readers, Fantasy, paranormal, ghosts
Genre: MG Fantasy/Paranormal
Publication Date: March 2, 2021
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Pages: 304
Recommended Age: 8+ (HP stuff, Little gore, Violence, Scary moments)
Synopsis: Where there are ghosts, Cassidy Blake follows ... unless it's the other way around?
Cass thinks she might have this ghost-hunting thing down. After all, she and her ghost best friend, Jacob, have survived two haunted cities while travelling for her parents' TV show.
But nothing can prepare Cass for New Orleans, which wears all of its hauntings on its sleeve. In a city of ghost tours and tombs, raucous music and all kinds of magic, Cass could get lost in all the colourful, grisly local legends. And the city's biggest surprise is a foe Cass never expected to face: a servant of Death itself.
Cass takes on her most dangerous challenge yet...
Review: I really enjoy this series and this book was probably my favorite one out of the series so far. I love the continued character development even though this is the third book in the series. I really love the world building and it really feels like you are in New Orleans when you read this book. The plot of this book is intriguing it will keep you on the edge of your seat until you finish.
My only criticism of the book is that during the final Boss scene, if you will, it did get a little hectic reading it and a little confusing but I still enjoyed it.
Verdict: Highly recommend!
Book: Bridge of Souls
Author: Victoria Schwab
Book Series: City of Ghosts Book 3
Rating: 5/5
Recommended For...: mg readers, Fantasy, paranormal, ghosts
Genre: MG Fantasy/Paranormal
Publication Date: March 2, 2021
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Pages: 304
Recommended Age: 8+ (HP stuff, Little gore, Violence, Scary moments)
Synopsis: Where there are ghosts, Cassidy Blake follows ... unless it's the other way around?
Cass thinks she might have this ghost-hunting thing down. After all, she and her ghost best friend, Jacob, have survived two haunted cities while travelling for her parents' TV show.
But nothing can prepare Cass for New Orleans, which wears all of its hauntings on its sleeve. In a city of ghost tours and tombs, raucous music and all kinds of magic, Cass could get lost in all the colourful, grisly local legends. And the city's biggest surprise is a foe Cass never expected to face: a servant of Death itself.
Cass takes on her most dangerous challenge yet...
Review: I really enjoy this series and this book was probably my favorite one out of the series so far. I love the continued character development even though this is the third book in the series. I really love the world building and it really feels like you are in New Orleans when you read this book. The plot of this book is intriguing it will keep you on the edge of your seat until you finish.
My only criticism of the book is that during the final Boss scene, if you will, it did get a little hectic reading it and a little confusing but I still enjoyed it.
Verdict: Highly recommend!