witchofottawacounty's review against another edition
3.0
I actually removed a star from my original review. Perhaps because when I first read these books in 2007, I didn't know about the toxicity that Wicca can have. The book was decent, but as soon as she started trashing Sage for "not knowing anything about Wicca" I got turned off to it. Wicca is just a huge rip off of many other magic practicing cultures and religions, so the holier than thou-ness is icky.
Other than that, I felt that the ending of the book- the epilogue- was rushed. There was vague closure in the form of a couple of sentences. No wonder I always thought the series was never finished. It feels like there's unfinished business, imo.
Other than that, I felt that the ending of the book- the epilogue- was rushed. There was vague closure in the form of a couple of sentences. No wonder I always thought the series was never finished. It feels like there's unfinished business, imo.
estherpew's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Man, I love this series. It felt great to go back and reconnect with the characters that felt like family. I want more. A powerful, emotional story that has stuck with me for years.
zombi's review against another edition
2.0
I disliked the split narration style of this book. Some authors can carry that off; Stolarz is not one of them. The third-person sections felt stilted and lacked cohesion. I enjoyed the book nonetheless, but it's definitely my least favourite of this series. Looking forward to Black is for Beginnings, due out in 09.
notriverphoenix's review against another edition
5.0
AMAZING!!!!!
Omg he's ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Too bad he remembers almost nothing.
good read Blue is for nightmares first.
Omg he's ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Too bad he remembers almost nothing.
good read Blue is for nightmares first.
geofroggatt's review against another edition
3.0
Stacey Brown, now about to start Beacon University, hasn't been the same since her boyfriend died. She's stayed at the beachside cottage they shared for months with her friend Amber, refusing to rejoin the outside world. Once she starts having nightmares again, the college president calls her for a private meeting. He reveals that his daughter, Porsha, is having nightmares, too. While Stacy dreams of a ghost, Porsha dreams of a murder she's convinced hasn't happened yet. Together they decode their dark and disturbing dreams to save someone's life. This story was an interesting follow-up to the weakest book in the series, and I felt like it was a decent ending to the series overall. The series was a good gateway back into reading for me, but ultimately there isn’t much reread value, and I don’t care to keep the physical copies of the books no matter how many good memories I have with them.
chevalierene's review against another edition
4.0
As the last book in a series I adore, I thought it had a pretty good conclusion. Parts of it were a bit predictable but it is also geared for teens. And I LOVE the way it's written because it's very modern. I had to laugh at the mention of "Googling", "MapQuest", and "IHOP" because it doesn't shy away from facing what we're used to in this current day and age. The ending was bittersweet but I think it had a pretty good ending. I had to admit that parts of it actually scared me. I like the fact that I get chills from these books though. Even if parts are somewhat predictable I don't care. I always enjoy reading them.
exlibrisfrancis's review against another edition
4.0
i enjoyed this series. i didnt really like the ending though.
merlin_reads's review against another edition
2.0
I don't even know where to begin with this book. 2 stars according to Goodreads means it was ok, and that's what this was. First off, this was the first one that was told through two point of views: Stacey (who we're used to) and Shell. Stacey is told in first person whereas Shell is third person. Kind of took me out of the book every time it switched.
The whole story line with Shell seemed pointless to me. I don't know if the author thought she was writing this huge mystery, or if she just thought her reading base was plain stupid. I knew the ending when I read the first Shell chapter. The rest of the book was just filler, annoying filler to get us to the place I already knew was coming.
The whole camp run by a guy named Mason reminded me of like Charles Manson or something, like he was breading criminals, which I guess he kind of was. And letting him pick your mate for you based on what he thinks the "family" needs...yeah, that's not creepy or anything.
So Mrs. Stolarz, I'm going to read the 5th and final book...wait...graphic novel. Yup, the fifth is a graphic novel. Why? I have no effing clue, but I was told it would make sense to me why it needed to be that way. We shall see...
The whole story line with Shell seemed pointless to me. I don't know if the author thought she was writing this huge mystery, or if she just thought her reading base was plain stupid. I knew the ending when I read the first Shell chapter. The rest of the book was just filler, annoying filler to get us to the place I already knew was coming.
The whole camp run by a guy named Mason reminded me of like Charles Manson or something, like he was breading criminals, which I guess he kind of was. And letting him pick your mate for you based on what he thinks the "family" needs...yeah, that's not creepy or anything.
So Mrs. Stolarz, I'm going to read the 5th and final book...wait...graphic novel. Yup, the fifth is a graphic novel. Why? I have no effing clue, but I was told it would make sense to me why it needed to be that way. We shall see...
celise_winter's review against another edition
5.0
I have nothing to share about this novel. I would like to keep my love for it locked in a box where it can't be touched.
caffeineandcatnapsreads's review against another edition
4.0
Red is for Remembrance, by Laurie Faria Stolarz.
Another re-read from my high school days.
3.5/5⭐️⭐️⭐️
TRIGGER WARNINGS-
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Violence, self harm, cult
The fourth book in the 5 book series, Blue is for Nightmares
Stacy is struggling in her first year of collage after the death of her boyfriend Jacob during their summer vacation. The president of the university that Stacey attends introduces her to his teenage daughter, Portia, who is struggling with nightmares of her own that foretell the murder of a boy. Stacey tries to help Portia and they work together to find the boy in her dreams.
This was probably the better of the four (five) books. It was written differently then the first three were and I didn't feel like I was reading the same story but with slightly different characters like the previous books felt like. Though in the beginning you can definitely predict the ending right off the bat. I always find her endings to be very quick and rushed though.
Another re-read from my high school days.
3.5/5⭐️⭐️⭐️
TRIGGER WARNINGS-
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Violence, self harm, cult
The fourth book in the 5 book series, Blue is for Nightmares
Stacy is struggling in her first year of collage after the death of her boyfriend Jacob during their summer vacation. The president of the university that Stacey attends introduces her to his teenage daughter, Portia, who is struggling with nightmares of her own that foretell the murder of a boy. Stacey tries to help Portia and they work together to find the boy in her dreams.
This was probably the better of the four (five) books. It was written differently then the first three were and I didn't feel like I was reading the same story but with slightly different characters like the previous books felt like. Though in the beginning you can definitely predict the ending right off the bat. I always find her endings to be very quick and rushed though.