scrollsofdragons's review against another edition
3.0
Slow start and still way too much focus on film production which I think was why the book felt so very slow for the first part. The characters definitely make this book up more then the plot does because the plot was just a tad repetitive with all the replays and Tony having to go out to do wizardry stuff.
I do completely ship CB and Henry/Tony and Lee but I heard the former aren't in the third book as much which is a shame, they're duo partnership in this was one of the best things of this novel.
I do completely ship CB and Henry/Tony and Lee but I heard the former aren't in the third book as much which is a shame, they're duo partnership in this was one of the best things of this novel.
alicjaz's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
shaekin's review against another edition
4.0
This book was terrifying in a good way, but also in a "there's no way I'm putting this book down and trying to sleep until the bad thing is dead and I have my happy ending" kind of way. Definitely not what I was expecting but that made it that much worse/better. I definitely recommend, however do yourself a favor and read the other series/books first. Makes this one amazing. Also, read in daylight.
saphirablue's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Spoiler
I really like this and I love, love, love, love Tony. <3
Even though this is kind of a classical "trapped over night in a haunted house" story, it still feels different and I loved reading it. The deaths are gruesome but not too much.
I love Tony. His snark. His thoughts. The way he is the hero. Love it!
On to the next part!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Suicide
Minor: Incest
ambientdusk's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Self harm, Mental illness, Murder, Suicide, Death, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, and Child death
elvenavari's review against another edition
5.0
Pure genius! I could not put this second book in the Shadow series down. I seriously read like 200 pages in a single day. I wanted to stay up all night to finish it but my body would have protested the lack of sleep during class today.
Every death was more gruesome than the next and while I'm not a big fan I couldn't stop reading. This book truly built on Tony's character and I'm loving where Huff is taking him. I can't believe there's only one more book left in this series.
And it's official, I'm in love with Lee. I won't give anything away but THEY need to be together!
Every death was more gruesome than the next and while I'm not a big fan I couldn't stop reading. This book truly built on Tony's character and I'm loving where Huff is taking him. I can't believe there's only one more book left in this series.
And it's official, I'm in love with Lee. I won't give anything away but THEY need to be together!
paperbackstash's review against another edition
4.0
Better than the first in the series, itching to read the third now. Better book than the first. Liking character of Tony more. Love Lee and the surprising situational conflict arising. Henry was in book very little and takes a long time to appear. Clear Huff wants reader to be clear this is a Tony show, but a character as interesting as Henry can't disappear too long in the background without harming the book. Villain was awesome in a gory, almost cheesy but not cheesy way. Showdown fight worthy of its story and opponents. Sometimes assistant Amy got on my nerves. Ghost scenes cool, pacing tight. Rarely dulled (although a mite bit at minor times). Really left warning more at end with the Lee and Tony situation (i'm such a drama addict!)
cindywho's review against another edition
3.0
A sequel of a spin-off, but a decent one. Tony is still a lowly tv production assistant, but this time the crew is trapped in an evil haunted house. I've realized that Huff writes the most cheerful horror I've ever read. (April 01, 2006)
bookcrazylady45's review against another edition
4.0
I really am enjoying this series and am so sorry there is only one book left. Found an extra story today in an anthology...anything to extend the pleasure of the characters.