Reviews

The Dark Hills Divide by Patrick Carman

stephpalko's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

4.0

riestenberger's review against another edition

4.0

Reading this as part of my clearing of the shelves, so I know I'm not the intended audience.

This book had a very cool world set up and a unique plot. However, for some reason I just did not find the first person narration to be believable. Somehow it just did not sound like a young teen. That being said I did like the story and the fun adventure.

**After reading the second book, I strongly feel that this could have just been a standalone book**

rattledragons's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

rosemina's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

3.5

adelle_bookworm's review against another edition

1.0

Tak a dost, končím, tohle se nedá. Fakt je to spíš pro mladší. Hrozně se to táhne, předvídatelný děj a úplně pitomé postavy. Odkládám a už se nevrátím.

jokiwi's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

A pretty solid offering from a Scholastic Imprint, though I've read some in a similar vein with better writing.  I did appreciate the riddles and puzzles and chess lesson.  Felt like the main character could have experienced more emotion about what was happening to her (and that it could've been shown more than told to us).  Fine for ages 8+.

selahmay's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

emmabrennan117's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

5.0

dorians_library's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

ran_sophia's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious relaxing sad 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

I was glad to read this book.  I liked the writing and storytelling style.  The book remained consistent, except for a minor pause in the middle.  The plot was constructed excellently, and I also enjoyed it.  And I was drawn into the plot very quickly.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement and Violence

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Alcohol and Classism