mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
Reread 2020: This was such a fun one! I loved it as much as I did the first and second time I read it in 2015 and 2014. The show was creepy and awesome, I loved Bree and how strong she was and how eager and brave she was to step out of her shell, to do something special. I loved the explanation on what had happened and also read more about the show. The ending was good though I wonder why she named her kid that, I have only really seen that happen in the past.
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This is my favourite book in the series. The story, the ending, just everything was perfect and super creepy.
I really liked the main character, Gabrielle, I loved how resourceful she was and how hard she tried her best to get that main part. How even though she hasn't done a lead character, she dives right in and is awesome.
I loved how she, regardless of things, just kept going (though that might also be because of magic and powers and such) with her role.
I felt sorry for her that no one believed her (at least at the beginning), though it was kind of expected since so many elements of things happening to her also happened in the story that was told by her nemesis.
There were several other things I enjoyed, but that might spoil the story, and I don't want to do that.
The background story (why everything is happening, and what is wrong with the play) was really creepy and awesome. I really enjoyed finding out what was wrong with the play, what was wrong with the teacher.
The ending, a bit cliché, but I love it. I am glad the author went with this ending, it fits perfectly. Good luck Gabrielle! You will need it. :)
All in all, I would recommend this one!
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
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This is my favourite book in the series. The story, the ending, just everything was perfect and super creepy.
I really liked the main character, Gabrielle, I loved how resourceful she was and how hard she tried her best to get that main part. How even though she hasn't done a lead character, she dives right in and is awesome.
I loved how she, regardless of things, just kept going (though that might also be because of magic and powers and such) with her role.
I felt sorry for her that no one believed her (at least at the beginning), though it was kind of expected since so many elements of things happening to her also happened in the story that was told by her nemesis.
There were several other things I enjoyed, but that might spoil the story, and I don't want to do that.
The background story (why everything is happening, and what is wrong with the play) was really creepy and awesome. I really enjoyed finding out what was wrong with the play, what was wrong with the teacher.
The ending, a bit cliché, but I love it. I am glad the author went with this ending, it fits perfectly. Good luck Gabrielle! You will need it. :)
All in all, I would recommend this one!
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
singerji's review
dark
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
2.5
raylily25's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
It's been a long time since I've read this but it's still as creepy
nikanika_'s review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
witchofthemountains's review against another edition
3.0
These books are surprisingly scary given how young they're written for. This one lost a few stars because A) character development was seriously wanting and B) climax of the book was actually really, REALLY lame.
I'm going to keep reading the series, since I have fond memories of R. L. Stine's Fear Street series, but I am not expecting to be wowed by any of it.
Spoiler
Here, I'm going to give my kid the same cursed name that almost got me killed... brilliantSpoiler
My own ghost from another timeline saved my life and nothing is actually done to stop the evil!I'm going to keep reading the series, since I have fond memories of R. L. Stine's Fear Street series, but I am not expecting to be wowed by any of it.
marisas1985's review against another edition
5.0
Surprisingly impressed! This book definitely gives what it promises and that's a bit of fear. I got this book from one of my kids and read it quickly before it had to go back to the library. I think it was excellently written and had a "Goosebumps" or "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" effect. I personally wouldn't recommend this as a bedtime book unless you are sure your child doesn't have nightmares. Possibly a pre-read by a parent or adult would be best as this story does have all the elements to be afraid of the bumps in the night.
I give it five stars because it was a quick and rather easy read because each page demanded to be turned while still using larger words to enhance your child's vocabulary.
If you are a strictly Christian parent then I would not recommend this book as it does lean towards the supernatural/witchcraft though it is implied.
I give it five stars because it was a quick and rather easy read because each page demanded to be turned while still using larger words to enhance your child's vocabulary.
If you are a strictly Christian parent then I would not recommend this book as it does lean towards the supernatural/witchcraft though it is implied.
bonnysweetrobin's review against another edition
3.0
I read this as I frequently need to recommend Goosebumps read-a-likes, so I like to check out any middle grade horror series that looks interesting. The writing is well done, the plot is not too predictable, and the characters are interesting. The resolution feels a bit out-of-nowhere and nonsensical, and the author’s understanding of theatre seems a bit weak, but overall I liked it and I will definitely try more in this series.
shadiyareads's review against another edition
3.0
now tell me why this dumb bitch named her daughter the same name as her then sent her to that same fucking middle school are you serious that's like asking for your kid to die. and she didn't even burn the script or damaged them she just threw them in the trash. girl- tf is that supposed to do? someone could easily take that shit out the trash and hide it again which they clearly did bc this dumb bitch apparently had a death wish for her daughter. this book had a typo in it i can't with it all. im still mad about the epilogue like how fucking stupid are you what the fuck
demon_princess_reads's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book but most horror books don't scare me
genistrash's review against another edition
1.0
okay so i’m literally in college and this book is for middle school kids. so don’t take my review that serious! but i still feel like just because it’s a middle grade doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be a good book! the characters didn’t have any depth and it was just too predictable. :(