xandra_evelyn's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
This was such an excellent read!! It was a bit slow for the first 75 pages, but then it I couldn't put it down!! The characters were well thought out and developed. The mystery was intriguing. I guessed some of the mysteries but not all of them, which was exciting!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Death of parent
bookcilious's review
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Milo just wanted a quiet Christmas with his mom and dad. So, he was understandably upset the first time the bell rang to mark the arrival of a guest. And he was more so when the other guests arrived one by one. But what once was an unpleasant interruption of his Christmas vacation because something more, because each guest was hiding a secret... A secret that Milo and his newfound partner Meddy were going to discover.
This is the second time I've read this book. I was a lot younger the first time, but I still enjoyed this very much. Greenglass House is a book I will return to over and over again. The target audience is a bit younger, but this book has everything! A wonderful fictional town, an inn on a hill, an interesting main character, an adventure, and a mystery. As one review put it, "'Highly recommended to anyone who loves stories about stories, kid detectives, or role-playing games.' - GeekDad.com"
Thank you Kate Milford!
This is the second time I've read this book. I was a lot younger the first time, but I still enjoyed this very much. Greenglass House is a book I will return to over and over again. The target audience is a bit younger, but this book has everything! A wonderful fictional town, an inn on a hill, an interesting main character, an adventure, and a mystery. As one review put it, "'Highly recommended to anyone who loves stories about stories, kid detectives, or role-playing games.' - GeekDad.com"
Thank you Kate Milford!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Gun violence and Death of parent
Minor: Alcohol
euphemiajo's review against another edition
mysterious
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Gun violence, Death, Alcohol, Child death, and Death of parent
pinkalpaca's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent and Child death
anniefwrites's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
This was really a delight. It’s a perfect light read for Christmastime, and the illustrations were lovely (especially that cover—wow!). The book reminded me a lot of the middle grade mysteries I loved as a kid, like “Chasing Vermeer” and “Shakespeare’s Secret,” along with the aspect of sneaky children trying to figure out the adults’ secrets of “A Series of Unfortunate Events.” Just when I thought it was starting to drag a little, I got hit with the twist, which I didn’t see coming at all. I’m interested in reading the rest of the books in this series, and not just because I worked with the author at a bookstore for a bit!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Child death, Death of parent, Grief, and Gun violence
Minor: Confinement and Alcohol
divine529's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I really enjoyed this and found it to be the perfect atmospheric read for this time of year.
This book follows our main protagonist, Milo, who is home for the holidays and getting ready to settle in for a quiet time with his family only to have several guests show up at their house (it's an inn) and chaos as well as a variety of mysterious circumstances ensue.
I enjoyed this a lot, even if it wasn't fully what I expected. Apparently this sub series is part of a larger world and I had no idea, but I definitely felt like it could stand alone.
I absolutely loved the atmosphere of this book. It's a perfectly good cozy mystery around Christmas with lots of snow and crazy happenings and it was really fun to read about.
The place where this book really shines though is with the relationships. I really enjoyed Milo and his interactions with pretty much everyone, Meddy and his parents were particular highlights, but also several of the guests too. I also really enjoyed the themes this book explores, particularly adoption and various different topics related to that. It was really well handled and well explored. Along with all of that, the storytelling elements were absolutely lovely too.
The game aspects of the book were also interesting and if you're at all a fan of mysteries, D&D or RPGs in any form, I think you could really enjoy this too.
Overall, I really enjoyed this and I'll be curious to see what the rest of the series/world has to offer.
This book follows our main protagonist, Milo, who is home for the holidays and getting ready to settle in for a quiet time with his family only to have several guests show up at their house (it's an inn) and chaos as well as a variety of mysterious circumstances ensue.
I enjoyed this a lot, even if it wasn't fully what I expected. Apparently this sub series is part of a larger world and I had no idea, but I definitely felt like it could stand alone.
I absolutely loved the atmosphere of this book. It's a perfectly good cozy mystery around Christmas with lots of snow and crazy happenings and it was really fun to read about.
The place where this book really shines though is with the relationships. I really enjoyed Milo and his interactions with pretty much everyone, Meddy and his parents were particular highlights, but also several of the guests too. I also really enjoyed the themes this book explores, particularly adoption and various different topics related to that. It was really well handled and well explored. Along with all of that, the storytelling elements were absolutely lovely too.
The game aspects of the book were also interesting and if you're at all a fan of mysteries, D&D or RPGs in any form, I think you could really enjoy this too.
Overall, I really enjoyed this and I'll be curious to see what the rest of the series/world has to offer.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Gun violence, Grief, Child death, and Death
Minor: Animal death
clarita's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Death of parent
Minor: Gun violence
alliemikennareads's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
I loved everything about Greenglass House. The characters, especially Milo and his relationship with his parents. Milo is a really round character and I could relate to his moments of overstimulation. I loved seeing that on page in a children’s book. I am not adopted but I felt like this book handled adoption and what an adopted child may be feeling with great care. I think so many kids could see themselves in this book.
This book has great scene setting has so much great atmosphere. And it builds mystery in such a delightful way that had me absolutely hooked from the very beginning, I had a very hard time putting it down. It’s fun, it’s mysterious, it’s a little ghosty in all the best ways. 10/10 all around.
I recommend reading this during a snowstorm, curled up with a blanket and hot chocolate. I am buying the rest of the series ASAP immediately and can’t wait to keep reading.
This book has great scene setting has so much great atmosphere. And it builds mystery in such a delightful way that had me absolutely hooked from the very beginning, I had a very hard time putting it down. It’s fun, it’s mysterious, it’s a little ghosty in all the best ways. 10/10 all around.
I recommend reading this during a snowstorm, curled up with a blanket and hot chocolate. I am buying the rest of the series ASAP immediately and can’t wait to keep reading.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, Child death, and Death of parent
Anxiety/ panic attackmanicpixl's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Gun violence
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Child deathsetgalvin22's review
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Death of parent
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