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cupcates's review against another edition
4.0
The most common comments regarding this book I see are all about how it feels like there's no plot, that the characters are bland, and that Victoria Schwab's writing isn't at its best in City of Ghosts.
Well, I disagree. This book is the first in a series and, when you take that into consideration, you have to remember there has to be an introduction to this universe. Personally, I thought this book was a wonderful introduction to the world of Cassidy Blake. Even though the characters didn't feel as fleshed out as I would have liked, this is still Victoria Schwab, and I just know it's going to get better.
Besides: this is a middle-grade book. I have no idea why people expected it to be full of purple prose and nonsense metaphors the target audience probably wouldn't fully understand.
Well, I disagree. This book is the first in a series and, when you take that into consideration, you have to remember there has to be an introduction to this universe. Personally, I thought this book was a wonderful introduction to the world of Cassidy Blake. Even though the characters didn't feel as fleshed out as I would have liked, this is still Victoria Schwab, and I just know it's going to get better.
Besides: this is a middle-grade book. I have no idea why people expected it to be full of purple prose and nonsense metaphors the target audience probably wouldn't fully understand.
erinjeanette's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? It's complicated
3.5
isisiis's review against another edition
3.0
Ame la forma que escribe Victoria, te mantiene enganchada. Ame que hablaran de Harry Potter,
La razon por la que le puse 3 estrellas, es porque no senti que hubiera una "secuencia", no habia un problema, todo se "resolvio" muy rapido, y lo digo en comillas porque el libro no tiene el inicio-desarollo-final, el libro es muy corto como para resolver bien las situaciones
La razon por la que le puse 3 estrellas, es porque no senti que hubiera una "secuencia", no habia un problema, todo se "resolvio" muy rapido, y lo digo en comillas porque el libro no tiene el inicio-desarollo-final, el libro es muy corto como para resolver bien las situaciones
aitanaburman's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
I started reading this book with the intent to just get a feel for the story and writing style and read the full book when I wasn’t so busy. As you can see, that’s not exactly how it turned out. Also now I really want to go to Edinburgh.
I started reading this book with the intent to just get a feel for the story and writing style and read the full book when I wasn’t so busy. As you can see, that’s not exactly how it turned out. Also now I really want to go to Edinburgh.
yazarreola's review against another edition
4.0
Buen libro, me gusta mucho escribe Victoria Schwab ❤️
morrauror's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
faiza_mirahappy's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0