Reviews

The Girl in the Green Silk Gown by Seanan McGuire

heathersbike's review against another edition

5.0

I have yet to read anything by Seanan McGuire that wasn't a delight. This is certainly no exception.

nyx_hook's review against another edition

5.0

I really enjoyed the first book in the series, but this one really kicked it up a notch. Being a full novel instead of a collection of short stories loosely tied together (which I enjoyed in the first one) made for a deeper, more important adventure. I don't normally read a lot of ghost stories, but the whole living, dead and twilight aspects are really interesting, plus a little Greek mythology which I l0ve. Really hoping for more stories from the Phantom Prom Date.

nanceoir's review against another edition

5.0

I tried to keep this as a work read, but I eventually gave in and had to read at home.

Also, because of this book, I've found myself contemplating how exactly does a person pee. I WAS NOT EXPECTING THIS, SEANAN.

vmp5062's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious tense medium-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

disconightwing's review against another edition

4.0

Probably because it’s the second in a trilogy and it’s usually how that kind of stuff works, I felt like I fell into this book a lot easier than the first one. I liked it a little better, but I’m also kind of disappointed because, while Angel of the Overpass is marked as the third in this trilogy, I picked it up and was immediately confused and now realize I have to read several other books before I’m going to be able to read Ghost Roads #3. Thankfully, I’m satisfied about where this one ended, and don’t feel like I’m going to go mad while I wait.

squids_can_read's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

iggyebab's review against another edition

4.0

I do not like scary stories. I don’t like scary movies or legends or any of that. But I am really loving this series. Seanan McGuire has taken these ghostly legends and created a whole parallel universe where ghosts hang out for different purposes.
This installment sees Rosie still trying to defeat the evil former Hollywood stuntman star who made a deal with the crossroads to live forever. This world is so rich and fascinating.
There are lots of myths and legends from different countries and cultures all woven together in an amazing story. She has such a way with words. I look forward to reading more stories in this series.

jdhobbes's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful 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? It's complicated

5.0

andreacaro's review against another edition

5.0

God, Seanan McGuire is my favorite. There's a scene in this book that takes place on Halloween that was just. I want books and books about that.

moggle's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful fast-paced

4.25