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vrrrmm's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
bickie's review
Scary story about two girls who deal with paranormal threats to save their town (St. Augustine, FL). Of Dominican heritage, Lucely enlists the help of her dead relatives who live on as fireflies who sometimes take on corporeal form. Nods to Coco, the Goonies, Ghostbusters, and Harry Potter.
Great spooky read with strong family ties (blood + found).
One thing that seemed odd was that a villain was mentioned as being a "Daughter of the American Revolution," an organization that started in 1890, but who seems to have come from a time shortly after the 1690s/Salem Witch Trials. I went back and reread the parts about her, but I might have missed something there.
Great spooky read with strong family ties (blood + found).
One thing that seemed odd was that a villain was mentioned as being a "Daughter of the American Revolution," an organization that started in 1890, but who seems to have come from a time shortly after the 1690s/Salem Witch Trials. I went back and reread the parts about her, but I might have missed something there.
holarosarita's review
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
bkclub4one's review
4.0
I never thought I'd find ghosts comforting until I read this book. Who knew?
jaydionne's review
5.0
This was a really cute, light read. I wanted something “Disney Channel scary” for my last Halloween read of October. This book definitely delivered.
nicolemhewitt's review
5.0
This review and many more can be found on my blog: Feed Your Fiction Addiction
Ghost Squad is a great middle grade introduction into the paranormal. It definitely has all of the elements of a traditional spooky story (graveyards, spirits, witches, spells…), but those elements don’t come together in a way that feels too scary for the younger middle grade reader that this adorable cover will probably appeal to. The story features an Own Voices representation of Dominican folklore and culture, and it also puts a spotlight on strong friendships and family bonds (including found family). The story is very action-oriented, and kids who like a fast-moving plot will be entranced. The characters are super fun too (especially Lucely’s best friend’s grandma), though I wished there had been a bit more emphasis on Lucely’s personal struggles and the subplot of the possible loss of her family’s home (that’s just a personal preference though). Overall, a fun kids’ intro to spooky stories!
***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher via Edelweiss for review purposes. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***
Ghost Squad is a great middle grade introduction into the paranormal. It definitely has all of the elements of a traditional spooky story (graveyards, spirits, witches, spells…), but those elements don’t come together in a way that feels too scary for the younger middle grade reader that this adorable cover will probably appeal to. The story features an Own Voices representation of Dominican folklore and culture, and it also puts a spotlight on strong friendships and family bonds (including found family). The story is very action-oriented, and kids who like a fast-moving plot will be entranced. The characters are super fun too (especially Lucely’s best friend’s grandma), though I wished there had been a bit more emphasis on Lucely’s personal struggles and the subplot of the possible loss of her family’s home (that’s just a personal preference though). Overall, a fun kids’ intro to spooky stories!
***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher via Edelweiss for review purposes. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***
jane_kelsey's review
3.0
So, there is nothing wrong per se with this book, but I really struggled to maintain my interest in it so I DNF-ed at 50%. I did enjoy listening to it, and loved some of the elements, however it was too much of a younger middle grade book for me.
thebookishunicorn's review against another edition
4.0
"The best magic always has a personal element to it."
lauconn's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0