Reviews

The Second Spy by Jacqueline West

mehsi's review against another edition

5.0

Another fantastic book in this series. This one has even more magic, mystery and action than the previous books. It also keeps getting better and better. Though I didn't like how our main character changed and tried to do something she was clearly warned against. But I guess that happens with kids/teenagers.

The cats were there again too, and funny. I loved the cat that always changed its personalities.

I really can't wait to read on further. Gah so frustrating that it takes so long for the paperbacks to get out. :(

blakehalsey's review

3.0

Good third installment, although by the time I knew what the actual plot would be, it was almost over. Still, looking forward to the fourth.

thepowerofgaming's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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? Yes

3.5

juliachumlea's review

5.0

I love these books! If you're looking for a series that takes you back to the times of simple yet suspensful plots, and a storyline not ruined by romance- these are the books!

In this third entry to the Books of Elsewhere, young Olive is just starting juniour high. With the monstrous Annabelle on the loose, Olive's living in a state of constant paranoia. So, when her new, eccentric art teacher starts taking an interest in Olive's house, Horatio, one of the house's anceint talking cats, starts acting strange, and Olive receives a letter foretelling a friend will turn on her, Olive can't help but wonder when the monster will strike.

magglodon's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

scorpiobookfairy's review against another edition

5.0

I love the Elsewhere books, so imaginative!!! This was the best so far, and the ending left us hanging so I hope that means there's another book on the way. I am looking forward to another adventure with Olive and her friends :)

book_nut's review

4.0

This is just an excellent series. Seriously.

botanybubble's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

mizuci's review against another edition

1.0

The extremely slow one where almost nothing new happens and plot points are repeated.

Spoiler

Olive has apparently learned nothing from the past two books about trust and keeping secrets. Her character felt very shallow and poorly developed for how much time the reader spends with her and how few characters there are in the story. I liked Olive in the first novel, understood her in the second, and hated her in the third.

The story itself was very predictable and similar to the last book, making this a chore to read. Did Olive suffer from amnesia between the second and third books? Why else would she suddenly not trust the cats?

Though the language was still nice, it dwelled too long on descriptions of things that had already been explained. It just slowed down the story.

Also: Olive has suddenly and conveniently become a talented artist. Mrs. Dunwoody randomly becomes a normal parent who will watch movies with her child at the end of the story.

kylielynelle's review against another edition

4.0

This is a wonderful continuation of the series. As usual, I loved the cats, loved the plot, and loved the intrigue. Keep 'em coming Jacqueline West!