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dchatt's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.75
jemappelleliz's review against another edition
4.0
This book was enjoyable. There wasn't too much that made me want to read it mainly because I kept saying, "You're so dumb, Tom!!" Throughout the whole book. I am currently being forced to read this book so I'll be picking up the next book. I'm curious as to see what happens with Tom and Alice. Hopefully in the next book Tom won't be as dumb...
spook_29's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
3.75
kimbapnboba's review against another edition
3.0
hmmm...I'm finding I'm getting a little bored with these books.
eleanorryd's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
starkva's review against another edition
5.0
This is the best book in the series, I reckon. The drama of several dangerous new characters keeps you on your toes, and I hugely commend Delaney for writing children's books that are actually pretty scary. This book hits every mark it aims for and is a great read.
villianess's review against another edition
5.0
With winter fast approaching Tom and the Spook head for his winter home in Anglezarke. Upon arrival Tom discovers that Meg, a lamia witch, is trapped in the cellar and each winter John comes here and lets her out. keeping her memory at bay with a herb tea that she must be given every morning. Meg is a great cook and takes care of the house, not remembering what she really is.
Tom must once again learn the hard way that keeping secrets from the Spook is a bad idea. One of the Spooks old apprentices has turned to the dark, has become a necromancy, and wants to call up the old god of winter. Morgan traps Tom and shows him how he can control dead souls. Morgan needs a book that the Spook has and convinces Tom to steel it from the Spook.
Tom is young only 13 and in trying to figure out how to solve problems on his own instead of talking to the Spook trouble comes in spades.
The underlying plot is coming along in each book. Tom seems to have stronger power than the Spook but lacks the mature knowledge of it true uses. He is skilled but also very lucky. I'm hoping that Tom's character starts to develop more as the stories continue. Still a good read.
Tom must once again learn the hard way that keeping secrets from the Spook is a bad idea. One of the Spooks old apprentices has turned to the dark, has become a necromancy, and wants to call up the old god of winter. Morgan traps Tom and shows him how he can control dead souls. Morgan needs a book that the Spook has and convinces Tom to steel it from the Spook.
Tom is young only 13 and in trying to figure out how to solve problems on his own instead of talking to the Spook trouble comes in spades.
The underlying plot is coming along in each book. Tom seems to have stronger power than the Spook but lacks the mature knowledge of it true uses. He is skilled but also very lucky. I'm hoping that Tom's character starts to develop more as the stories continue. Still a good read.
adampilgaard's review
adventurous
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? It's complicated
3.75