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midnightjadednight's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Probably one of my favorite books in this series. Always makes me cry.
masquerader888's review against another edition
4.0
This review also posted at A Bookish Compulsion
A good second book, Demons are a Ghoul's Best Friend had most of the elements I liked in What’s a Ghoul to Do? The comedic snark, the light mystery that none-the-less was scary and had me invested until the very end, the straight acceptance of the paranormal and the vivid writing that had me able to picture both the world and the characters well. What I felt was weaker in this book was the character interaction. M.J. dipped into the whiny trop a little much for me, pulling the whoa-is-me card and straining relations with Steven and Gilly both before snapping out of it to revert to her usual self. I’m not sure why the about two chapters had her being a whiny witch other than to add drama to the relationship development between her and Steve, a device I was not thrilled with. However it was pulled together at the end, baldly stating she had thrown a fit to demonstrate she needed to concentrate on her work while working and not on furthering relationships, but still I felt it read somewhat sloppy.
Otherwise I enjoyed this fun read and will happily move on to the next in the series.
A good second book, Demons are a Ghoul's Best Friend had most of the elements I liked in What’s a Ghoul to Do? The comedic snark, the light mystery that none-the-less was scary and had me invested until the very end, the straight acceptance of the paranormal and the vivid writing that had me able to picture both the world and the characters well. What I felt was weaker in this book was the character interaction. M.J. dipped into the whiny trop a little much for me, pulling the whoa-is-me card and straining relations with Steven and Gilly both before snapping out of it to revert to her usual self. I’m not sure why the about two chapters had her being a whiny witch other than to add drama to the relationship development between her and Steve, a device I was not thrilled with. However it was pulled together at the end, baldly stating she had thrown a fit to demonstrate she needed to concentrate on her work while working and not on furthering relationships, but still I felt it read somewhat sloppy.
Otherwise I enjoyed this fun read and will happily move on to the next in the series.
cheesygiraffe's review against another edition
4.0
It was alright. I enjoy Victoria Laurie's other series more (Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye) . I just don't care for Dr. Sable. He's suppose to be smart but since English isn't his first language he comes off like an idiot. Gilley and M.J. are funny. The ghost isn't scary as I hoped for either. I guess this is paranormal light horror.
bikes_books_yarn's review against another edition
4.0
The second in this series and I really enjoyed this one too. Can't wait for number three to come out and I am looking forward to reading her other books now too.
heatherj726's review against another edition
4.0
Demons are a Ghoul's Best Friend is the second book in the Ghost Hunter Mystery Series. M.J. and her ghostbusting crew head to Lake Placid, NY after receiving complaints of a ghost named Hatchet Jack chasing students around a boarding school. The ghostbusters only have one week between the closing of the school year and a renovation project starting to rid the school of the ghost. As the crew begins to research more information involved in this case M.J. discovers the ghosts of several missing children. Hatchet Jack is an amazingly powerful spirit who is able to inflict harm on humans with his ax. Between M.J.'s psychic eye and Gilly's ghostbusting equipment they are able to keep themselves mostly out of harms way. Without the support of the school's Dean, will they be able to rid the school of the menacing Hatchet Jack?
I read this book on vacation and it was the perfect read for my pool side relaxation. It was a quick, fun, and slightly spooky read. I'm not sold on the romance between M.J. and Steven and really don't think that it adds anything to the story. I would recommend this book to people who enjoy cozy mysteries, ghost stories, and who-done-it tales.
I read this book on vacation and it was the perfect read for my pool side relaxation. It was a quick, fun, and slightly spooky read. I'm not sold on the romance between M.J. and Steven and really don't think that it adds anything to the story. I would recommend this book to people who enjoy cozy mysteries, ghost stories, and who-done-it tales.
gaderianne's review against another edition
3.0
Picked this one up at the library. It was the second book in a series so I had a bit of catch up to do. However, Laurie did a good job giving enough backstory to pick up on the gist pretty quickly - which was tam of ghost busters, love interest partner, new case via best friend/socialite. This book was a quick read, but often too descriptive. Perhaps it was a quick read for me because I kept skimming over large parts of description. Interesting premise...
theaudioauditor's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
hugbandit7's review against another edition
4.0
This is the 2nd in the series and I am really digging this series. I'm usually not into paranormal but I have enjoyed the books I have read by Victoria Laurie.
I had suspicions about one of the characters but didn't really expect the ending.
I had suspicions about one of the characters but didn't really expect the ending.