s0laris's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
How you're able to amputate the fairly normal and humorous teenage protagonist of her brain and reversing everything that was enjoyable about book 1 is beyond me.
Also I thought Stephen had better chemistry with Jerome or Callum still ✌️
Also I thought Stephen had better chemistry with Jerome or Callum still ✌️
emilyrbedwell's review against another edition
4.0
Oh, Maureen Johnson. I just…
Okay, here’s the thing.
This series makes me happy.
Even though it’s creepy.
And a little dark.
And a little confusing.
And more books than I thought it would be.
It’s about ghosts (not my favorite topic). It’s about the line between living and dying. It’s about the supernatural. It’s about London. It’s about first loves. It’s about first heartbreaks. It’s about finding yourself. It’s about finding out you’re stronger than anyone ever thought. It’s about the ordinary moments between the “big” moments of life. It’s about finding out the truth. It’s about the truth being the thing that hurts the most. It’s about love being stronger than death.
It’s hard to talk about The Shadow Cabinet without bringing up the rest of the series. It’s hard to talk about this book without wanting to give you all the back story on Rory and Stephen and Callum and Boo. But, I’m not going to do that. Just read the other two books (The Name of the Star and The Madness Underneath). And then read this one. And then be mad with me that the next one isn’t even written yet. Because seriously, Maureen, you’re killing us here. (And I follow you on twitter, so I know your body is also trying to kill you. Sorry about that).
In The Shadow Cabinet there is this thing that has happened that must be fixed. Except no one knows how to fix it, or if it really can even be fixed. Rory will risk anything to try, though. She’s impulsive and dangerous like that. But, she might be the only one willing to take a big enough risk to make the impossible happen.
The Shadow Cabinet is all Maureen Johnson. She is a fun, flirty writer who creates just enough madness and confusion to keep her readers coming back for more. “The Shades of London” series is amongst her best. I’ll wait for the fourth one. Mostly because I don’t have a choice.
Okay, here’s the thing.
This series makes me happy.
Even though it’s creepy.
And a little dark.
And a little confusing.
And more books than I thought it would be.
It’s about ghosts (not my favorite topic). It’s about the line between living and dying. It’s about the supernatural. It’s about London. It’s about first loves. It’s about first heartbreaks. It’s about finding yourself. It’s about finding out you’re stronger than anyone ever thought. It’s about the ordinary moments between the “big” moments of life. It’s about finding out the truth. It’s about the truth being the thing that hurts the most. It’s about love being stronger than death.
It’s hard to talk about The Shadow Cabinet without bringing up the rest of the series. It’s hard to talk about this book without wanting to give you all the back story on Rory and Stephen and Callum and Boo. But, I’m not going to do that. Just read the other two books (The Name of the Star and The Madness Underneath). And then read this one. And then be mad with me that the next one isn’t even written yet. Because seriously, Maureen, you’re killing us here. (And I follow you on twitter, so I know your body is also trying to kill you. Sorry about that).
In The Shadow Cabinet there is this thing that has happened that must be fixed. Except no one knows how to fix it, or if it really can even be fixed. Rory will risk anything to try, though. She’s impulsive and dangerous like that. But, she might be the only one willing to take a big enough risk to make the impossible happen.
The Shadow Cabinet is all Maureen Johnson. She is a fun, flirty writer who creates just enough madness and confusion to keep her readers coming back for more. “The Shades of London” series is amongst her best. I’ll wait for the fourth one. Mostly because I don’t have a choice.
freesien's review against another edition
3.0
3,5 Sterne
Ich fand Rory in diesem Teil richtig dumm und behindert. Hat die auch nur einmal nachgedacht, bevor sie gehandelt hat?! Und wie naiv ist die denn? Aber trotzdem, ich bin durch das Buch praktisch geflogen, Maureen Johnsons Bücher lassen sich immer so leicht in einem Rutsch lesen.
Ich fand Rory in diesem Teil richtig dumm und behindert. Hat die auch nur einmal nachgedacht, bevor sie gehandelt hat?! Und wie naiv ist die denn? Aber trotzdem, ich bin durch das Buch praktisch geflogen, Maureen Johnsons Bücher lassen sich immer so leicht in einem Rutsch lesen.
kricketa's review against another edition
3.0
when i found out this wasn't the final book in the series, i was afraid it would just be filler. let's be honest, that happens to a lot of YA series. but the action continued, many questions were answered, and some interesting new characters showed up.
so now i wait, yet again, for the conclusion.
so now i wait, yet again, for the conclusion.
lhanson2022's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Really good read - am expecting more!
kbaird's review against another edition
4.0
"The Shadow Cabinet" picks up where "The Madness Underneath" left off. Stephen has died in the hospital and Rory tried to save him and bring him back as a ghost. The group tries to find Stephen's ghost and he is no where in site. Rory is convinced she brought him back and is worried they can't find him. Rory, Boo, Callum, and Thorpe must now try to find Rory's schoolmate, Charlotte, who was taken by Jane. Jane had tried to take Rory but Stephen hit her car to rescue Rory. Rory is feeling guilty that Stephen risked his life to save Rory and now he is gone. The gang try to discover where Charlotte has gone while coming to terms with Stephen no longer being with them. They quickly find Charlotte, almost too easily, and find out that she is not the same. She is oddly calm about her kidnapping and is not showing any signs of struggle. Since Rory has gotten turned into a terminus, she is weary of ghosts and her role in terminating them. She puts herself in danger with a ghost in order to try and find Stephen. Charlotte only wants to talk to Rory and tricks her into coming to her.
The ending of this book was more satisfying than "Madness" but it is still a cliffhanger. The Stephen situation partially resolves itself and a whole other situation presents itself. I thought this book was a good, fast read and kept me entertained. I enjoyed reading this and want the next one to come out quickly!
The ending of this book was more satisfying than "Madness" but it is still a cliffhanger. The Stephen situation partially resolves itself and a whole other situation presents itself. I thought this book was a good, fast read and kept me entertained. I enjoyed reading this and want the next one to come out quickly!