sierrakilo430's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
mariecuriepo's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
balletdragon's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
I love this book so much. I was literally on the edge of my seat and I felt my heart pounding. It has so many amazing characters that are so lovable. This book is amazing and I am looking forward to starting book three.
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I love how they worked through their "fight" maturly and didn't just automatically believe each other.bibliophilicjester's review
3.0
I think I have some not positive things to say about this one, and it makes me sad as hell because I really loved the first book!
I listened to this on scribd because it was the only thing available there or at the library, and I think I would've enjoyed a physical read more. I adore kim mai guest, but she's a little too upbeat for a creepy story. I'm not sure if I thought the first book was creepy, but this one involves some stuff I definitely should've had a reaction to, haha. Not being scared bc I'm an adult and such... but still. Idk. I also had to listen to the audio on 3x speed, which I won't think I've ever done. I don't listen to a ton of middle grade, but so they purposely all read slower? Messed up if they do. Anyway.
I was very much NOT here for their crushes and drama, which wasn't really there in the first book. I also kind of hate how cordelia lies to her parents all the time (both books) so she can go to school and do all the ghost stuff. Also, one time her dad waited an extra hour for her to come out of the school, and her lies and excuses were accepted, no punishment. Which annoys me, because her parents seem nice and also present, which is often rare in mg/ya books. Couldn't roqueni (might've spelled that wrong) had a talk with them, especially since the glasses now exist and things can be proven? Sigh. I appreciate that teachers are involved and mostly trustworthy (and yes, that spoilery thing in this book was immediately obvious and super irritating to me), but the three of them spend so much time before and after school...ghost hunting, basically. How are no parents at all suspicious?
Sigh. Will I continue the series? Maybe. If I can get the ebooks from the library or scribd, very likely. I'm assuming the series will continue anyway? It resolved the issues in this book, but it didn't feel like a series ending or anything.
I listened to this on scribd because it was the only thing available there or at the library, and I think I would've enjoyed a physical read more. I adore kim mai guest, but she's a little too upbeat for a creepy story. I'm not sure if I thought the first book was creepy, but this one involves some stuff I definitely should've had a reaction to, haha. Not being scared bc I'm an adult and such... but still. Idk. I also had to listen to the audio on 3x speed, which I won't think I've ever done. I don't listen to a ton of middle grade, but so they purposely all read slower? Messed up if they do. Anyway.
I was very much NOT here for their crushes and drama, which wasn't really there in the first book. I also kind of hate how cordelia lies to her parents all the time (both books) so she can go to school and do all the ghost stuff. Also, one time her dad waited an extra hour for her to come out of the school, and her lies and excuses were accepted, no punishment. Which annoys me, because her parents seem nice and also present, which is often rare in mg/ya books. Couldn't roqueni (might've spelled that wrong) had a talk with them, especially since the glasses now exist and things can be proven? Sigh. I appreciate that teachers are involved and mostly trustworthy (and yes, that spoilery thing in this book was immediately obvious and super irritating to me), but the three of them spend so much time before and after school...ghost hunting, basically. How are no parents at all suspicious?
Sigh. Will I continue the series? Maybe. If I can get the ebooks from the library or scribd, very likely. I'm assuming the series will continue anyway? It resolved the issues in this book, but it didn't feel like a series ending or anything.
angelasbookclub's review
4.0
A solid sequel. The characters are 7th graders - perfect for older elementary/middle school kids who like light horror.
saccalai's review
4.0
Back at Shadow School, Elijah's design for a dehaunter is found, which should rid the school of all the ghosts, without Corelia and her friends having to find each one's specific brightkey. At the same time, many ghosts are refusing to move on and some of the teachers are behaving very strangely. Cordelia isn't as excited about the dehaunter as the others. Principal Roqueni, Benji and even Agnes are all excited about the possibility and Cordelia wonders if this could be the end of their friendship.
I liked this second book as much as the first and really felt for Cordelia, up against everyone else. Some new interesting characters are introduced and the mystery through the book is intriguing. There are still quite a few things left unexplained which bothered me a little but didn't really detract from my enjoyment of the book.
I liked this second book as much as the first and really felt for Cordelia, up against everyone else. Some new interesting characters are introduced and the mystery through the book is intriguing. There are still quite a few things left unexplained which bothered me a little but didn't really detract from my enjoyment of the book.