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Katie the Catsitter Book 2: Best Friends for Never by Colleen AF Venable
2 reviews
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
Such a fun follow up to the first volume! Obviously, I'm going to love it because cats. Who wouldn't like a superhero who's helped out by a large herd of cats? This one also allows Katie to explore changing middle school friendships. We know what it's like becuase we've all been there. She's just trying to figure out who she is, while also maybe trying to be a superhero. And it's a fantastic combination.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexism
oddduck's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.5
Sequels can be tricky, but this one nailed it. Everything I loved about the first book was here and given a little more depth. Katie's struggle with her friends was realistic and nicely resolved. It was awesome to see Madeline dealing with repercussions of being captured for the first time and struggling to get back out there. It was so nice that she didn't make her feelings and fears something Katie felt she had to be responsible for or fix, which I've seen in countless other stories. Katie telling Madeline that she's still her hero and she still believes in her, no matter what, was exactly the right move.
I did have to roll my eyes at the gullibility of the citizens. Like, seriously? They took everything at face value and turned on their beloved hero. I can excuse the Mousetress stuff, because that made sense, but with Stainless Steel? It felt like a bit much. But! I was very pleased with the outcome.Glad to be done with Owl Guy, I cannot stand him.
I did have to roll my eyes at the gullibility of the citizens. Like, seriously? They took everything at face value and turned on their beloved hero. I can excuse the Mousetress stuff, because that made sense, but with Stainless Steel? It felt like a bit much. But! I was very pleased with the outcome.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexism
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