nicklelove's review against another edition
2.0
We had no electricity so I ended up reading a physical book so I chose this one because it seemed like a quick read, and it was. I was thinking of giving it 3 stars because I liked it, but it was more of "it was ok", and according to Goodreads rating, that's only a 2. So there.
Detailed review some time soon.
Detailed review some time soon.
haylisreading's review against another edition
3.0
This series used to be one of my favorites when I was younger. The writing is a too little juvenile for me now, though.
I didn't really care for the romance. It was... weird. I was expecting a twist at any moment, like, 'just kidding! there's actually something going on and he doesn't actually like you!". Okay, harsh. But he was definitely absent a lot and acting suspicious. I mean, he started out in the book as her best friend, and then all of a sudden they're dating??
As for Daisy, she was a total Mary Sue. Everyone else was in the wrong if they were different than her. And the amount of slut shaming and judging she does? Obscene.
"She had spent plenty of time in backseats, I thought. Of course, the car wasn’t usually moving at the time."
"'Oh, fabulous! I’m starving.' Starving? I thought cheerleaders didn’t eat. Except me, which explained why I wasn’t going to be climbing to the top of the pyramid any time soon."
'But I knew if I told someone I’d just sound crazy, and they’d probably send me to the school therapist again.' 'Again?' I hadn’t been aware Sam had any mental problems. Attitude problems, maybe."
"Samantha looked hopeful, and several of the girls looked up at the mention of food. So much for cheerleaders never eating."
"Her makeup looked like she had applied it with a trowel, but even with gunk on her face, there was something about her that seemed familiar."
And then my least favorite quotes that bother me to no end.
"'Hey!' shouted a short female vampire wearing too much lipstick (at least I hoped it was lipstick) and too little clothing. 'We have nothing to do with this.' A tall undead male dressed in tight black satin pants and a frilly white shirt nodded in agreement."
"The woman vamp, who I privately nicknamed Skank, moved forward to speak, but the tall male put a hand on her arm."
"They exited, with the leader’s hand still tight on Skank’s arm."
Really???? This is a book aimed at tweens. Why does the woman vamp have to be scantily clad, whereas the male is fully covered?? Also, why does she immediately assume that the male vampire is leader? Riddle me this.
I didn't really care for the romance. It was... weird. I was expecting a twist at any moment, like, 'just kidding! there's actually something going on and he doesn't actually like you!". Okay, harsh. But he was definitely absent a lot and acting suspicious. I mean, he started out in the book as her best friend, and then all of a sudden they're dating??
As for Daisy, she was a total Mary Sue. Everyone else was in the wrong if they were different than her. And the amount of slut shaming and judging she does? Obscene.
"She had spent plenty of time in backseats, I thought. Of course, the car wasn’t usually moving at the time."
"'Oh, fabulous! I’m starving.' Starving? I thought cheerleaders didn’t eat. Except me, which explained why I wasn’t going to be climbing to the top of the pyramid any time soon."
'But I knew if I told someone I’d just sound crazy, and they’d probably send me to the school therapist again.' 'Again?' I hadn’t been aware Sam had any mental problems. Attitude problems, maybe."
"Samantha looked hopeful, and several of the girls looked up at the mention of food. So much for cheerleaders never eating."
"Her makeup looked like she had applied it with a trowel, but even with gunk on her face, there was something about her that seemed familiar."
And then my least favorite quotes that bother me to no end.
"'Hey!' shouted a short female vampire wearing too much lipstick (at least I hoped it was lipstick) and too little clothing. 'We have nothing to do with this.' A tall undead male dressed in tight black satin pants and a frilly white shirt nodded in agreement."
"The woman vamp, who I privately nicknamed Skank, moved forward to speak, but the tall male put a hand on her arm."
"They exited, with the leader’s hand still tight on Skank’s arm."
Really???? This is a book aimed at tweens. Why does the woman vamp have to be scantily clad, whereas the male is fully covered?? Also, why does she immediately assume that the male vampire is leader? Riddle me this.
erin_oriordan_is_reading_again's review against another edition
5.0
Ever since the days of Scoobie Doo, teens have wondered whether adults were conspiring to get them. And you know what? Sometimes they're right. Daisy Giordano is not only a resident of the quirky town of Nightshade, but also the only "norm" in a family of psychics. When girls at her high school start turning up undead, she and her hunky best friend Ryan must get to the bottom of this mystery. Is a vampire on the loose? Could it be Nurse Phillips, or perhaps Miss Foster, the head cheerleading coach? Daisy may not be gifted with her mother's and sisters' special powers, but she is smart, curious, and above all determined. If anyone can get to the bottom of this, Daisy can.
jeev1017's review against another edition
5.0
I really liked this book. It sort of reminded of some of the mangas and anime I have read over the years, considering I am a huge fan, that says a lot, I really enjoyed reading this book.
donitaluz's review against another edition
3.0
Well this was fun!
Reading Dead Is the New Black is like watching an episode of your favorite TV series, I'm looking at you Supernatural, but of course with different cast, a much younger cast, and teenage angst.
I don't think the book was trying to keep the mystery for the reader's sake, because everything's pretty predictable from the start, so if you are expecting unpredictable paranormal plot, you'd be disappointed. This book is a generic light paranormal read. But what I really enjoyed in this book was the characterization and relationship, Gosh, they were wonderful.
I'm actually looking forward in the next episode - er, next book in this series!
Reading Dead Is the New Black is like watching an episode of your favorite TV series, I'm looking at you Supernatural, but of course with different cast, a much younger cast, and teenage angst.
I don't think the book was trying to keep the mystery for the reader's sake, because everything's pretty predictable from the start, so if you are expecting unpredictable paranormal plot, you'd be disappointed. This book is a generic light paranormal read. But what I really enjoyed in this book was the characterization and relationship, Gosh, they were wonderful.
I'm actually looking forward in the next episode - er, next book in this series!
bobswin's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A cute YA novel that was a quick read.
mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
This was a very fun book to read. It was a bit like reading Nancy Drew, only now in a supernatural world, where you have physics, monsters and more!
And of course it has more romance.
It was a quite book, Daisy was a really great character, and I was cheering for her a lot. While the world might be pretty much supernatural, the kids are really just normal behaving ones, they have their ups and downs, you got the evil (well kinda) cheerleader squad, they insecure and have their worries.
I really loved Ryan and Daisy, how they got. They also make a good team for spying/sleuthing.
I also liked that the vampire in this book It was really refreshing.
Daisy's sisters were OK, but kind of annoying, especially Poppy. Being mean to someone because they are a norm, is just stupid, but being mean to your sister because she is a norm... no just no. :\
In overall, I would recommend this book to everyone who likes the supernatural, likes romance and loves a cool girl who kicks ass.
And of course it has more romance.
It was a quite book, Daisy was a really great character, and I was cheering for her a lot. While the world might be pretty much supernatural, the kids are really just normal behaving ones, they have their ups and downs, you got the evil (well kinda) cheerleader squad, they insecure and have their worries.
I really loved Ryan and Daisy, how they got
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together, they are such a cute coupleI also liked that the vampire in this book
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wasn't of the bloodsucking kind, but the soul-sucking kind.Daisy's sisters were OK, but kind of annoying, especially Poppy. Being mean to someone because they are a norm, is just stupid, but being mean to your sister because she is a norm... no just no. :\
In overall, I would recommend this book to everyone who likes the supernatural, likes romance and loves a cool girl who kicks ass.
scostanzo42's review against another edition
3.0
Overall....this story has potential. I will definitely get book 2 and see what happens. Entertaining and fun....quick read.
aknas22's review against another edition
4.0
This book was really entertaining. I like Daisy and her sisters. This was a refreshing and surprisingly angst free book. Yes, there was some teenage drama but it wasn't angsty.