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The Trouble with Perfect by Helena Duggan

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vickylovesreading's review against another edition

5.0

As excellent as the first one, this sequel to A Place Called Perfect twisted and turned and kept me racing through right up to the end! Once again, Helena Duggan has created an intriguing mystery to be solved - where are the children disappearing to? The story keeps you guessing throughout and was thoroughly enjoyable to read. I loved the sequel and cannot wait to read the third book soon.

nouranato's review against another edition

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3.0

“If you can instal fear in a person, it will build anger. Give them a reason for their fear and you can direct their anger, thereby controlling them”

Mhmm how can I say this without sounding completely upset ? This book did not live to the first one at all. I used to like Violet a lot but her reactions and words/speech in this one wasn’t any good; she was actually pretty annoying. Boy wasn’t much better either —although he was much better than Violet, I couldn’t stand her most of the time now— I loved the idea of the book. Was kinda shocked by how it ended too; the one we lost and the one we couldn’t get back —if you know what I mean—.

I guess I still liked it though I got to see more of the other characters, new mysteries. It was kinda brilliant but it was really ruined by the dialogues, way pushed and way out of place especially with Violet. I guess I still liked it though I gave it 3 stars (I’m literally upset that I have it 3 stars)

I will be starting the finale book soon so I hope it’s better than this one; I’m not saying it has to be like the first book or anything I just want it to be good and for Violet to be less annoying.

catsandbooksarethebest's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.25

rooftop_rabbit's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny hopeful informative mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.75

It kind of felt lacking, anti-climatic but nonetheless it was still a good read.

mariethelibrarian's review against another edition

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4.0

I really adore Helena Duggans writing and her story and characters. Violet and Boy are charming as ever and OMG ANNA. Its also nice to see more of the characters like Anna and Jack and Rose. Its an exciting story even though I could see the twist coming. I did not see that other thing coming though. And it feels a bit like a book thats building up to a very dramatic finale in the third book. But I enjoyed it :D And its very magical and gives you good vibes.