This was creepy and eerie and chilling. Kate Alice Marshall made Pip, Otto, and Eleanor so unique and resourceful, the setting was haunting, and Mr. January gave me the creeps. I enjoyed reading how the story and what we know unfolded as the kids learned more to save themselves. And the ending?? As in the final sentence? I got the ick. I loved this.

I find it funny that Stephen King blurbed this and called it disturbing (part of the reason I picked it up) and it was boring 90% of the time. This wasn't scary, eerie, or disturbing. Even when someone died or we finally saw the creatures, the ta-da moment was lackluster. My thoughts can be summed up with this question: "That's it?"

Premise sounded really cool but it was fine. Not really a fan of love triangles that involve family. There wasn't really any humor, pretty bland. Also, as for spice, that was non-existent. Cass made a good protagonist and I enjoyed her character. The ending was super predictable, I figured out what was going to happen about 30% into it. Just okay sums this up perfectly.

This was the first Sally Hepworth book I've read and tbh, definitely doesn't make me want to read anymore by her. It was boring and predictable, Amanda was the only okay character and the only one I could actually stand, the past and present time jumps didn't always add to the story, and the story itself was just a drag. Also, the way Sally Hepworth portrayed ADHD in this was complete shit.

This was such a delight to read! This had a sarcastic and snarky tone to the narration that was so fun, the humor was witty and morbid, Mila was an absolute icon, and the comedic spooky vibes were on point. I loved the message of friendship and moving on and grief within the story and the ending was bittersweet but perfect.

I didn't expect to love this so much! First of all, the story immediately drew me in, the writing was lovely. Tipp is the cutest, Kiva and Jeran's bond building was flawless, and the trials that Kiva had to go through...damn. The political intrigue and world building was so fun as well. I would give it 4.5 stars.

This was a pretty good creepy follow up to Thirteens, but I loved Thirteens more. This didn't have as much mystery going on and the pacing in the second half was a bit off. Otto needs more spotlight, he's the best character in the friend trio. Also, I didn't care for the ending...a bit underwhelming.

This doesn't feel like a 3 star book...but it also isn't bad enough to be 2 stars. Honestly...super disappointed. The writing was absolutely lovely and I thought Carlota was so cute. The story definitely had substance but there just wasn't enough of a creep factor for me...we have hybrids, c'mon now, be a little scary. There were parts that just dragggggged for me and I lost interest. It just didn't hit the spot like I hoped.

I'm feeling really confused with how I feel, mostly disappointment. This sounded SO good...haunted titanic story?? Cool beans. But it was... boring. A few creepy things happened...but they weren't all that scary. Why was there romance tossed in?? It added nothing. I feel catfished by this book. This is the 2nd book I've read by this author and they've both been letdowns. :(

Okay but this book is literally perfect. I'm so mad I waited so long to read it. First of all, this fantasy world was so fun and so unique and I loved the idea of midnight merchants and Djinn. Mazen? We love a good underdog and he was SO SWEET. Loulie? Truly badass and THAT girl. There was so much action, so many unpredictable twists, and that cliffhanger?? I'm obsessed with this.