While I enjoyed this I wish there had been more to the story and the mystery. The overall idea of the story and plot was good, I loved the witchy vibes, the demon in the woods was a nice touch. Solving the mystery felt...too simple. And I wish it had been a little spookier as well. That being said, the reveal was nice.

I liked this but I didn't love it and that's disappointing to me. I know that the show is simply based off this and used it's bones for their story but I felt letdown by how boring it was. There were some elements that made me shiver and I definitely noticed the different aspects that were incorporated into the show which I loved, but overall the ghost story didn't feel like a ghost story. The ending made my jaw drop for sure but it just wasn't enough.

At first it just felt like another spooky middle grade but this actually turned pretty dark and sinister and I loved that. I didn't think it was going to go beyond some weird faces or sounds but oh my... Those descriptions and the art in the book are nightmare fuel. I have an irrational fear of scarecrows so Mr. Sackhead will live rent free in my head. I do think more meat could've been added to the story, like when the friends decided to end the weird stuff once and for all, but it was a fun time.

I just wasn't impressed tbh. I was bored and the mystery felt like it was dragging on. The only reason I'm giving this 3 stars is because even though I didn't enjoy it it wasn't horrible enough to be 2 stars. A boring mystery was my issue here and I wasn't pulled in enough to really care.

One of the most unique, riveting, and beautifully written fantasies I've read in a long time. Everything felt alive and well fleshed out, the story felt solid and piqued my interest immediately. The beauty on the cover definitely matches the story itself. The prose plunges you into the heart of this magical world and I had so much fun spending my time here.

I was hoping this would be better than the last installment but I remain disappointed. While this had a slightly new twist in the mystery set-up, it wasn't enough to pique my interest. The series, which started out as addicting and fun, has begun to feel stagnant and repetitive. I love these characters so I hate to see the series take a nose dive so I hope the next book is much better.

This was actually quite entertaining! Honestly, I couldn't stand Frankenstein from the get go because how are you this weird but also this pretentious?? Maybe it's just me but I didn't vibe with him at all and you know what? The monster HE created may have killed people but that's what you get for creating a literal monster. That aside, I loved the conversations of science and life and beauty and I thoroughly enjoyed myself.

Running a paint partying business sounds fun but that's about the only aspect that really interested me. The first in the series was so much better and had a better mystery going for it. I found this one to be a bit dull and the cheese factor was a lot for me. It was just okay, a quick cozy read.

Laurie Cass just has a way of making their books so addicting to read. It's a typical cozy mystery set-up but from the get go it's intriguing and I'm working out who could have done it. I loved that we get to know Minnie even more and we start seeing/knowing more of the other characters as well. I'm not the biggest fan of romance in cozies and I just don't see Tucker being the one.

I loveeee atmospheric ghostly middle grades that are filled with secrets. This was such a fun ride. I loved Sparrow and my heart hurt for her the entire story - she didn't deserve Auntie Geraldine's bullshit and I wished I could've hugged her. Watching her make friends and learn about the little boy ghost was emotional and the ending was so bittersweet. I just wished there could've been more to the mystery itself.