lilreadingpagan's review against another edition
4.0
It wasn’t what I thought it was. I hate read the middle section but once it got good, it was good!!
I’m a horror fan but YA horror is not usually my thing, but this read much like other adult horror that I like.
I’m a horror fan but YA horror is not usually my thing, but this read much like other adult horror that I like.
goldguardie's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rashmitha_books's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
5.0
anxietygirl89's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.5
hpdischler's review against another edition
5.0
Don’t Tell a Soul is right up my alley in terms of genre. I absolutely love mystery ghost stories, and I love it even more when many of the characters seem morally gray. Nolan and Maisie kept me entertained as Maisie did everything she could to convince Bram that Nolan was a bad guy. I kind of wish, though, that we got to see more of Sam.
As for the plot, I thought it tied together well and definitely had many parts in the novel that I would have never seen coming (which is strange for me). I think the characters were all developed well and I loved the backstory with Grace Louth.
Overall, this is a great novel for those who love mysteries, ghost stories, and a little bit of romance.
Favorite quote: “Nothing will change if we stay quiet.”
As for the plot, I thought it tied together well and definitely had many parts in the novel that I would have never seen coming (which is strange for me). I think the characters were all developed well and I loved the backstory with Grace Louth.
Overall, this is a great novel for those who love mysteries, ghost stories, and a little bit of romance.
Favorite quote: “Nothing will change if we stay quiet.”
aecoralie's review
4.0
when you start this book, you can't put it down. i was absolutely addicted to this story, and i found the writings as efficient as it could be. there were no time lost on superficial details, which is something that i greatly appreciated.
i really liked the main character, bram, and how she stood up for what she believed in. while she showed great weaknesses, she never backed down and always kept trying. however, the story ended up disappointing me a little toward the 75% mark. it remained great, and enjoyable, but i was expecting <i>more</i>. however, i'll definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to enjoy a ya mystery book that veers toward a more mature side, without being too out of range.
i really liked the main character, bram, and how she stood up for what she believed in. while she showed great weaknesses, she never backed down and always kept trying. however, the story ended up disappointing me a little toward the 75% mark. it remained great, and enjoyable, but i was expecting <i>more</i>. however, i'll definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to enjoy a ya mystery book that veers toward a more mature side, without being too out of range.
Spoiler
i think that i don't like it at all when a book is advertised as having paranormal elements that end up getting debunked. while i do understand that it stands as a great way to show readers that the real world can be as horrific and frightening as a horror story, i'm not convinced that it works on me.kclikesthings's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75