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bookswithlukas's review against another edition
4.0
Decent sequel that doesn't quite live up to the original.
Anna Dressed In Blood was a nice surprise for me, and while I'd say this sequel isn't as good as the first, it's still more or less on par to still ensure a four star rating. My main issue was the fact that due to it being more or less a direct continuation, Cas and Anna's love story was pushed into the being the main focus, and I felt that was one of the weaker aspects of the first novel.
There were some nice touches here though, especially the hell focused final fight…but it also felt like certain aspects didn't really need to be included, like Jestine and the Order (with the worst unpronounceable name ever). The overall tone of the book is similar to the first , and there are some really good scenes within their journey to the UK. The suicide forest was a particular highlight that is about as suspenseful as the novel gets, and a situation that reminded me of the older Mario games, with the ghosts getting closer everytime you turn your back.
Overall, I would say that if you enjoyed the first book in the series, you will enjoy this one. In my head though I was expecting more of a new story/case like most paranormal series do, as Anna's story seemed done. I'm a bit torn as I liked the continuation and resolution, yet it kind of also simply felt like the author had made a little loophole to write another book in the series. Although seeing as I did enjoy it, I can't complain too much about that I suppose.
Anna Dressed In Blood was a nice surprise for me, and while I'd say this sequel isn't as good as the first, it's still more or less on par to still ensure a four star rating. My main issue was the fact that due to it being more or less a direct continuation, Cas and Anna's love story was pushed into the being the main focus, and I felt that was one of the weaker aspects of the first novel.
There were some nice touches here though, especially the hell focused final fight…but it also felt like certain aspects didn't really need to be included, like Jestine and the Order (with the worst unpronounceable name ever). The overall tone of the book is similar to the first , and there are some really good scenes within their journey to the UK. The suicide forest was a particular highlight that is about as suspenseful as the novel gets, and a situation that reminded me of the older Mario games, with the ghosts getting closer everytime you turn your back.
Overall, I would say that if you enjoyed the first book in the series, you will enjoy this one. In my head though I was expecting more of a new story/case like most paranormal series do, as Anna's story seemed done. I'm a bit torn as I liked the continuation and resolution, yet it kind of also simply felt like the author had made a little loophole to write another book in the series. Although seeing as I did enjoy it, I can't complain too much about that I suppose.
queenofodas's review against another edition
3.0
¿Cómo uno puede explicar que este libro sea un 3 rotundo? Extrañé mucho a Anna, no hay mucho de ella y es entendible por la trama, pero aún se sintió como un vacío. El final es justo, no lo amé, pero, considerando la situación, estuvo bien.
fantasmariana's review against another edition
5.0
Después de haber disfrutado tanto de la primera parte de esta serie de libros, no estaba tan segura de querer leer esye libro.
A pesar de que la primera aventura de Cas deja muchos cabos sueltos, pensé que seguramente la continuación de la saga se enfocaría en el "romance paranormal" y dejaría de lado toda la parte terrorífica. ERROR.
Tras haber perdido a Anna, Cas se encuentra muy deprimido y desorientado, sin embargo, Thomas y Carmel se mantienen a su lado y lo apoyan en lo que pueden. Hay que mencionar que Thomas y Carmel tienen una participación bastante más activa en este volumen. Ambos personajes me gustaron mucho más ahora.
Sin embargo, Cas busca con desesperación la manera de traer de vuelta a Anna de donde sea que ella se encuentre. Esto desencadena una serie de investigaciones y descubrimientos que sugieren que hay muchas cosas que Cas aún debe de entender sobre su profesión como cazafantasmas.
La historia es bastante rápida de leer y tiene escenas memorables, (tales como la del bosque de los suicidas que a muchos lectores les ha puesto el pelo de punta). Sé que tal vez a muchos no les encante el final pero a mi me pareció perfecto.
No tengo mucho que decir más que la saga de Anna vestida de sangre se ha convertido en una de mis preferidas. <3
A pesar de que la primera aventura de Cas deja muchos cabos sueltos, pensé que seguramente la continuación de la saga se enfocaría en el "romance paranormal" y dejaría de lado toda la parte terrorífica. ERROR.
Tras haber perdido a Anna, Cas se encuentra muy deprimido y desorientado, sin embargo, Thomas y Carmel se mantienen a su lado y lo apoyan en lo que pueden. Hay que mencionar que Thomas y Carmel tienen una participación bastante más activa en este volumen. Ambos personajes me gustaron mucho más ahora.
Sin embargo, Cas busca con desesperación la manera de traer de vuelta a Anna de donde sea que ella se encuentre. Esto desencadena una serie de investigaciones y descubrimientos que sugieren que hay muchas cosas que Cas aún debe de entender sobre su profesión como cazafantasmas.
La historia es bastante rápida de leer y tiene escenas memorables, (tales como la del bosque de los suicidas que a muchos lectores les ha puesto el pelo de punta). Sé que tal vez a muchos no les encante el final pero a mi me pareció perfecto.
No tengo mucho que decir más que la saga de Anna vestida de sangre se ha convertido en una de mis preferidas. <3
bookcaptivated's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Death, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Suicide and Body horror
shelfaddiction's review against another edition
3.0
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Pros: First let me point out that Blake did a great job with character development. Cas is obsessing about Anna and is unable to forget her. He starts seeing her and he becomes determined to bring her back, which takes the story to England. That's a fun change of pace. I liked the new environment, and I liked to see Cas even more out of his comfort zone. Of course Thomas and eventually Carmel come along for the ride. Carmel is a bit loopy for a short time, but that did add a bit of drama to the friends dynamic. Cas has to make nice with Gideon and his father's former group called the Order. Can they be trusted? Unlikely. That whole dark secret society made things more interesting.
Cons: Sadly Anna wasn't in this book much as I would have liked. That's too bad, because the scenes with her were the best ones. Now about Cas's mother...hmm, that's a whole other conversation. Also, even though I thought that was good that Cas wanted to help Anna, when it came down to it, I couldn't wrap my mind around trying to rescue a dead murderess. I guess Cas thought she had redeemed herself. I wish his motives were more than trying to rescue a dead girl he likes. Regarding the narrator, he is so-so. When he changes his voice to do Carmel or Cas's mother...or any female character, it's sounds very odd.
Final Thoughts: I rated this 3 bookmarks and that's a stretch. I would have given it 2.5, but I rounded up. Honestly, I expected more. I was hoping that the second story would be more scary than the first. Sadly, it fell a little short. If you've read and loved Anna Dressed in Blood, then you may want to read this, just don't get your hopes up. If you haven't read either book, I'd say pass on this series. It's okay, but there are better out there.
Pros: First let me point out that Blake did a great job with character development. Cas is obsessing about Anna and is unable to forget her. He starts seeing her and he becomes determined to bring her back, which takes the story to England. That's a fun change of pace. I liked the new environment, and I liked to see Cas even more out of his comfort zone. Of course Thomas and eventually Carmel come along for the ride. Carmel is a bit loopy for a short time, but that did add a bit of drama to the friends dynamic. Cas has to make nice with Gideon and his father's former group called the Order. Can they be trusted? Unlikely. That whole dark secret society made things more interesting.
Cons: Sadly Anna wasn't in this book much as I would have liked. That's too bad, because the scenes with her were the best ones. Now about Cas's mother...hmm, that's a whole other conversation. Also, even though I thought that was good that Cas wanted to help Anna, when it came down to it, I couldn't wrap my mind around trying to rescue a dead murderess. I guess Cas thought she had redeemed herself. I wish his motives were more than trying to rescue a dead girl he likes. Regarding the narrator, he is so-so. When he changes his voice to do Carmel or Cas's mother...or any female character, it's sounds very odd.
Final Thoughts: I rated this 3 bookmarks and that's a stretch. I would have given it 2.5, but I rounded up. Honestly, I expected more. I was hoping that the second story would be more scary than the first. Sadly, it fell a little short. If you've read and loved Anna Dressed in Blood, then you may want to read this, just don't get your hopes up. If you haven't read either book, I'd say pass on this series. It's okay, but there are better out there.
jennifervu's review against another edition
5.0
Perfect ending to this series!
I was so shocked at the end because I assumed this series would be a trilogy (as usual) but it was perfect as two!
I really have nothing to say except that it was incredible, you should read it and then we can both read Antigoddess (:
I was so shocked at the end because I assumed this series would be a trilogy (as usual) but it was perfect as two!
I really have nothing to say except that it was incredible, you should read it and then we can both read Antigoddess (:
bibblanmadde's review against another edition
3.0
Jag hade något skyhöga förväntningar när jag började läsa den här boken. Jag verkligen avgudade första boken i serien mest på grund av att den påminde om tv-serien Supernatural som är min favorit serie of all time! Så jag blev väldigt besviken när jag avslutade Girl of Nightmares.
Jag tyckte boken i sig var ganska seg i sig och det hände egentligen inte något speciellt försen i slutet när Cas åkte tillbaka till helvetet för att "träffa" Anna. Allt innan det tyckte jag var hur segt som helst och jag brydde mig nästan inte alls vad som hände, det var bara så tråkigt. Men jag höll ut mest för att jag har hört att slutet skulle vara så bra och att man äntligen skulle få träffa Anna igen. Och jag ska inte ljuga, för att vara duktigt och faktiskt avsluta de serier jag har börjat på.
Det har blivit väldigt vanligt att det är tre böcker i en serie så man blev ganska förvånad över att det är endast två i den här, men vem vet kanske skriver Kendare Blake en tredje del i framtiden om vad som hände med Cas efter den här boken, hur han hanterade livet utan Anna. Själv skulle jag tycka det vore toppen för jag tyckte väldigt mycket om honom. Men favoriten var självklart Anna så det var lite synd att hon inte var med mycket alls i den här boken.
Men slutet var ändå perfekt och jag är väldigt ledsen att säga adjö till alla karaktärer i Anna serien.
Jag tyckte boken i sig var ganska seg i sig och det hände egentligen inte något speciellt försen i slutet när Cas åkte tillbaka till helvetet för att "träffa" Anna. Allt innan det tyckte jag var hur segt som helst och jag brydde mig nästan inte alls vad som hände, det var bara så tråkigt. Men jag höll ut mest för att jag har hört att slutet skulle vara så bra och att man äntligen skulle få träffa Anna igen. Och jag ska inte ljuga, för att vara duktigt och faktiskt avsluta de serier jag har börjat på.
Det har blivit väldigt vanligt att det är tre böcker i en serie så man blev ganska förvånad över att det är endast två i den här, men vem vet kanske skriver Kendare Blake en tredje del i framtiden om vad som hände med Cas efter den här boken, hur han hanterade livet utan Anna. Själv skulle jag tycka det vore toppen för jag tyckte väldigt mycket om honom. Men favoriten var självklart Anna så det var lite synd att hon inte var med mycket alls i den här boken.
Men slutet var ändå perfekt och jag är väldigt ledsen att säga adjö till alla karaktärer i Anna serien.