dapperreads's Reviews (1.29k)

The Murder Mystery Race

1.75

I really just did not care for this. I wish I had known going in that the author was quite young, as that would have shifted my expectations slightly. I was already into it and finding it a tad juvenile when I learned the author is just 13. That is impressive and I believe that he will continue to grow as an author and I’d give his works a chance again. However, the very juvenile fiction tone this book held just didn’t cut it for me. I’ll be watching to see what this author does in the future though!

The Second Chance Year

Melissa Wiesner

4.0

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Spirit Hunters

Ellen Oh

4.25

The Other Half

Charlotte Vassell

3.5

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

The Stranger Upstairs

Lisa M. Matlin

3.0

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

What Feasts at Night

T. Kingfisher

4.75

adventurous challenging 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: Yes

I really enjoyed this! As the second in the series, it did not suffer from any kind of sophomore slump!

I enjoy the way these books play out. I really hope this series continues - I’m attached. It’s such a solid mix of the supernatural and reality, with plenty of explanations into the culture of the people in the story. It’s so interesting to see how each story unfolds - and this one deals with things in the night which I find absolutely delightful.

If you liked the first one, you should definitely read this one too!