mindlessmartyrr's review against another edition
3.0
Creepy middle grade book. It was a quick read. I liked the art. Definitely would try more from this author. Just the right amount of horror for the middle grade crowd.
abc27's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Have you ever felt like someone was watching you? Ever found some loose teeth or maybe some carvings out of bone, or maybe even a doll that looks exactly like you sitting in your room when you wake up? You know it wasn't there before you went to bed, but now it is. What happen while you were asleep? Who was here? Grey starts finding these things in his home, confused and scared he starts to lay awake at night, until one day he sees a figure in the corner of his bedroom. This was such a fun graphic novel to read, a little bit of fun and a lotta bit of hoping no one is watching you sleep when you're done reading it…
orangerful's review against another edition
4.0
I picked this up after reading all of Cullen Bunn's Harrow County series. While that is definitely horror for adults, this is a great addition to horror for kids. It's creepy, strange, and just scary enough for those middle graders that want a spooky story but still need to sleep at night.
It all wraps up at the end but I see there is a sequel out now I guess I have to pick that up to see what adventures the kids and the ghoul get up to next.
It all wraps up at the end but I see there is a sequel out now I guess I have to pick that up to see what adventures the kids and the ghoul get up to next.
acecatlady's review
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror
This is listed as 8-12, but has a LOT of talk about death, ghosts, witches, evil, the undead, eating the dead, etc. On a pure reading level, 8+ is right, but conceptually, this is a little scary. Good! But scary!mckenzierichardson's review against another edition
4.0
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I read an ARC copy in which only the first few pages are in color. Even with that I was blown away by the story and artwork. I read this fairly quickly because I did not want to put it down.
The perfect balance of adorable and absolutely creepy. Bunn really nails the creepy vibes in this one. Not the cutesy creepy that is popular in books for young readers, but actually very unsettling. Human teeth and bones left as gifts, shadows lurking in the night, a cemetery that isn't as quiet as it first seems. The heartwarming qualities help tone it down so it's not too scary. Perfect for kids looking for a creepy read.
An exciting book packed with spookiness. There is mystery, adventure, and new friendships. Ghouls, ghosts, and a town with connections to the Salem Witch Trials. I really enjoyed the idea of a friendship between a living human and a ghoul. Lavinia's character was so interesting and I enjoyed exploring the underground ghoul world.
Gross and unsettling. This book was absolutely creepy in the best of ways. I loved it.
I read an ARC copy in which only the first few pages are in color. Even with that I was blown away by the story and artwork. I read this fairly quickly because I did not want to put it down.
The perfect balance of adorable and absolutely creepy. Bunn really nails the creepy vibes in this one. Not the cutesy creepy that is popular in books for young readers, but actually very unsettling. Human teeth and bones left as gifts, shadows lurking in the night, a cemetery that isn't as quiet as it first seems. The heartwarming qualities help tone it down so it's not too scary. Perfect for kids looking for a creepy read.
An exciting book packed with spookiness. There is mystery, adventure, and new friendships. Ghouls, ghosts, and a town with connections to the Salem Witch Trials. I really enjoyed the idea of a friendship between a living human and a ghoul. Lavinia's character was so interesting and I enjoyed exploring the underground ghoul world.
Gross and unsettling. This book was absolutely creepy in the best of ways. I loved it.
aclopez6's review against another edition
5.0
Surprisingly sweet and heartwarming, suitable for kids and teens alike. Spooky season doesn't have to end!
mehsi's review
5.0
A perfect read for Halloween. Ghouls, friendship, spookiness!
I am SO glad I bought this book! And even happier that Amazon had it in stock. They are so finnicky with releases lately so I am glad I got it in time for the spookiest time of the year, Spooktober. The month leading up to Halloween!
In this book we meet a boy named Grey who lives in New-England, the place that, if I have to believe all the books and movies I have seen floating around, is very haunted! Though I am sure that Grey just thought that meant ghosts. Not angry witches and ghouls that want to be friends with him. Yep. You read that one right. Grey has attracted the liking of a ghoul. What happens next is equal measures spooky and cute. Because Lavinia (that is her name and I loved it) likes giving gifts and helping out Grey. I had a laugh at Grey though, because back in the beginning of the book he was just utterly frightened (and understandably so) because of the gifts and the mysterious being that kept entering his house at night. I mean, I don’t blame him, I would also be frightened if I got dead stuff as gifts. Dolls with teeth. A bone comb.
But then they meet and they become fast friends. I just loved seeing Lavinia and Grey together and I adored seeing her tell the gruesome stories about the town he lives in. From a second library with the bad books that no one should touch to a potential huge ass snake living in the sewers.
But then things go south, because ghouls and humans aren’t supposed to be friends. And from that moment the book gets even more exciting and a tad more spooky and haunting when Grey and Lavinia have to go deep inside Necropolis to get back someone. I just LOVED this part and I loved finding out more about ghouls, about the bad witch, see the town and see where all the ghouls lived when not sucking on someone’s dead body.
How it all ended was just such a trip and I was on the edge of my very comfy seat because how would this one end? I am a bit sad by the last pages, I guess I could have seen it coming..
The art was just perfect fitting for this book. I loved the designs for the characters, Lavinia and the other ghouls especially. Necropolis was just gorgeous (though no, I wouldn’t want to visit XD).
All in all, a very awesome book that I would recommend to all in the need for something spooky but also love good friendships.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I am SO glad I bought this book! And even happier that Amazon had it in stock. They are so finnicky with releases lately so I am glad I got it in time for the spookiest time of the year, Spooktober. The month leading up to Halloween!
In this book we meet a boy named Grey who lives in New-England, the place that, if I have to believe all the books and movies I have seen floating around, is very haunted! Though I am sure that Grey just thought that meant ghosts. Not angry witches and ghouls that want to be friends with him. Yep. You read that one right. Grey has attracted the liking of a ghoul. What happens next is equal measures spooky and cute. Because Lavinia (that is her name and I loved it) likes giving gifts and helping out Grey. I had a laugh at Grey though, because back in the beginning of the book he was just utterly frightened (and understandably so) because of the gifts and the mysterious being that kept entering his house at night. I mean, I don’t blame him, I would also be frightened if I got dead stuff as gifts. Dolls with teeth. A bone comb.
But then they meet and they become fast friends. I just loved seeing Lavinia and Grey together and I adored seeing her tell the gruesome stories about the town he lives in. From a second library with the bad books that no one should touch to a potential huge ass snake living in the sewers.
But then things go south, because ghouls and humans aren’t supposed to be friends. And from that moment the book gets even more exciting and a tad more spooky and haunting when Grey and Lavinia have to go deep inside Necropolis to get back someone. I just LOVED this part and I loved finding out more about ghouls, about the bad witch, see the town and see where all the ghouls lived when not sucking on someone’s dead body.
How it all ended was just such a trip and I was on the edge of my very comfy seat because how would this one end? I am a bit sad by the last pages, I guess I could have seen it coming..
The art was just perfect fitting for this book. I loved the designs for the characters, Lavinia and the other ghouls especially. Necropolis was just gorgeous (though no, I wouldn’t want to visit XD).
All in all, a very awesome book that I would recommend to all in the need for something spooky but also love good friendships.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
library_princess's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
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? No
5.0
bookworm4tea's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0