scott_thelibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
I was so excited to learn that the authors would be revisiting my favorite characters. I just finished the the original series and moved straight to the new series. I loved it! I thought it was fun and terrifying and exciting and all of the above. It was so good to be introduced to new characters but so great to go on another adventure with my favorites. I cannot wait to see what happens to Kevin and his nerd herd, even though we have not yet been introduced to those individuals yet. I loved that the authors made the first book about the main characters of the original series but set-up the other world story line. It will be difficult to not have Zoey and Stevie Rae in the other books, but who knows what will happen. Maybe the authors will surprise me!
danielcharlton's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
scrollsofdragons's review against another edition
4.0
Being back in this world was just so comforting and nostalgic, maybe that makes me bias but I don't care I'm still trash for it and can't wait to read more.
ravenjones's review
4.0
In a truly shocking twist of events this absolutely slammed.
Zoey accidentally releases Zombie Vampyres from an AU where Neferet took over. Sick af.
camomilecats's review
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
cheshirebelle's review
5.0
<3<3<3 Een nieuw boek over The Nerd Herd. Deze serie is 1 van mijn favoriete series! Ik ben zo blij dat dezelfde mensen weer terug zijn! Zoey is geweldig, en Stevie Rae en Stark en Aphrodite en Damien en... ach, eigenlijk zijn ze allemaal geweldig. Ik heb zo genoten van dit boek, omdat ik weer heerlijk terug gezogen ben naar de wereld van toen, de wereld waar ik mee opgegroeid ben. Het verhaal sluit mooi aan op de serie en ik kan niet wachten (letterlijk niet!) tot het volgende deel! Ik hoop dat er nog vele delen komen.
thefireplacelibrary's review
4.0
*spoilers ahead*
So this is the first book in the House of Night other World Series, following on from the House of Night series.
Summary - So this book starts off following the ending to the previous series. We get a cute glimpse into Kalona and Nyx enjoying their loving reunion in the other world, whilst watching over their favourites (Zoe and the “nerd herd”). Next we get a warning to Zoe from ‘Kalona’ that Neferet is stirring and the spell sealing her away from society may be weakening.
Of course the gang puts together a casting circle on site to attempt to draw extra protection against Neferets evil, but things go awry when Aphrodite’s mother crashes the party with a news crew, causing chaos to erupt and spells to backfire.
Enter a portal that crosses between alternate universes, the return of (other) Jack, Zoe’s brother Kevin, some red army soldiers and a few zombies for added flare.
The nerd herd have to come up with a plan to send everyone back to their original world, whilst training Kevin to become the ‘saviour of the world’ in place of Zoe.
Review -
I can honestly say I loved reading the House of Night series, it’s a cosy feel good read for me and so this add on series in many ways feels much the same. We have the same characters, follow on story lines and all the vibes we know and love.
Do I think this series could have ended approximately 4 books ago and we could have happily moved on with our lives? - yes.
Will I continue to read any further books they bring out in relation to this series, just because? - yes of course.
However do I have any expectations to be blown away with new material any time soon? - no, I think the storyline has progressed as far as it can, but I’m still glad to read more.
So this is the first book in the House of Night other World Series, following on from the House of Night series.
Summary - So this book starts off following the ending to the previous series. We get a cute glimpse into Kalona and Nyx enjoying their loving reunion in the other world, whilst watching over their favourites (Zoe and the “nerd herd”). Next we get a warning to Zoe from ‘Kalona’ that Neferet is stirring and the spell sealing her away from society may be weakening.
Of course the gang puts together a casting circle on site to attempt to draw extra protection against Neferets evil, but things go awry when Aphrodite’s mother crashes the party with a news crew, causing chaos to erupt and spells to backfire.
Enter a portal that crosses between alternate universes, the return of (other) Jack, Zoe’s brother Kevin, some red army soldiers and a few zombies for added flare.
The nerd herd have to come up with a plan to send everyone back to their original world, whilst training Kevin to become the ‘saviour of the world’ in place of Zoe.
Review -
I can honestly say I loved reading the House of Night series, it’s a cosy feel good read for me and so this add on series in many ways feels much the same. We have the same characters, follow on story lines and all the vibes we know and love.
Do I think this series could have ended approximately 4 books ago and we could have happily moved on with our lives? - yes.
Will I continue to read any further books they bring out in relation to this series, just because? - yes of course.
However do I have any expectations to be blown away with new material any time soon? - no, I think the storyline has progressed as far as it can, but I’m still glad to read more.
ninettef's review against another edition
5.0
From the first time I read the house of night series I have been in love with them and when I discovered that they have made a new book, I new that it wouldn't disappoint me, and it didn't. When I first began reading it I had a hard time coming really into the book but after some time I just couldn't put the book from me. I just like how it was written how much the characters have develop and that you get a glimpse of some of their past life.