yasaman's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Child death
morganperks's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death and Child death
Minor: Confinement, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Blood, Gaslighting, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
ju_harue's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Eu gostei mais dessa leitura, por ter um quê sombrio maior, ao mesmo tempo que me deixou mais instigada de entender tudo que estava acontecendo. Gostei de ter um desfecho mais bem trabalhado que o primeiro livro, na minha opinião, foi mais intenso, condizente com a narrativa como um todo, dessa vez não fiquei com a sensação de que foi fácil demais para uma criança de 12 anos (sigo inconformada com isso rsrsrsrs mas agora, parando pra pensar com mais calma, HP e Percy Jackson também tinham essa idade nas primeiras aventuras, ou seja, será que é um sintoma de ficar mais velha?! Achando coisa de jovem demais rsrsrsrs).
O gancho para o terceiro e último livro da trilogia me pegou demais, estou curiosíssima para entender o que está rolando e como dona VE Schwab vai finalizar esse universo.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Death, and Child death
bookdoggonotworm's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
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
4.5
I loved how this book took place in paris, and had little french references and speech. It was funny at times, but then also became spooky, mysterious, and adventurous. I loved this and the first book so much!
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
lolaslalaland's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
Great continuation of Cassidy Blake's adventures with her super cool history/supernatural nerd parents. This time, we are in France and Cassidy gets to figure out how to deal with a poltergeist. I truly love Jacob's friendship and also his fears and struggles.
I genuinely feel much more interested in Jacob rather than Cassidy and often times I almost feel like there is some kind of, not necessarily a copy/paste, but something similar with almost all of the characters in this series except for Jacob with the HP characters. Like Cassidy reminds me of Harry Potter and his pretty dull personality (imo), Lara is basically Hermione, the new character we meet reminds me of Jenny or whatever. Jacob could be Ron, but he's got a little more umpff.
Anyways, I am super intrigued by the ending though! Possibly a secret society? o.o
I genuinely feel much more interested in Jacob rather than Cassidy and often times I almost feel like there is some kind of, not necessarily a copy/paste, but something similar with almost all of the characters in this series except for Jacob with the HP characters. Like Cassidy reminds me of Harry Potter and his pretty dull personality (imo), Lara is basically Hermione, the new character we meet reminds me of Jenny or whatever. Jacob could be Ron, but he's got a little more umpff.
Anyways, I am super intrigued by the ending though! Possibly a secret society? o.o
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Child death
dosxhime's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Tunnel of Bones is the exciting sequel for the Cassidy Blake series. I have to admit that I love exploring the Catacombs and the generally creepy feel of the series. I found myself geniunely scared for Cass and Jacob when they explore the tunnel of bones. Lots of claustrophobia and tons of creepiness in Paris. My favorite part has to be knowing that there are different types of ghosts and learning more about poltergists. The friendship between Jacob and Cass is the central part of the novel, the icing on the cake so to say.
I love the part where Jacob opens up to Cass about his death and life, taking a lot of courage. I was geniunely confused as to how he died first because like a dummy I thought Jacob died saving Cass lmao.
3.9/5 C+
I love the part where Jacob opens up to Cass about his death and life, taking a lot of courage. I was geniunely confused as to how he died first because like a dummy I thought Jacob died saving Cass lmao.
3.9/5 C+
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Child death
astrid421's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Child death
estelagois's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Death
Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death
davyjones's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Confinement, Death, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
betweentheshelves's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-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? No
4.0
I might have liked this one better than the first one! At least for me, it was a bit more on the spooky side. The whole catacomb thing definitely creeped me out more than the first book. Schwab also builds on the world she created in the first one, all in great ways. Jacob and Cass's relationship is also evolving and I can't wait to see where it goes next.
One of the things I also like about this series is that Schwab has a knack for changing tone between audiences. It doesn't feel like she's talking down to middle grade readers, but instead getting on their level. It's really effective, and you can tell that Schwab has a real talent for writing.
One of the things I also like about this series is that Schwab has a knack for changing tone between audiences. It doesn't feel like she's talking down to middle grade readers, but instead getting on their level. It's really effective, and you can tell that Schwab has a real talent for writing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Grief
Minor: Blood and Gaslighting