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antimony's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
i must just be in a mean mood... i definitely remember this one not being one of my favorites in the series when i was a kid (i don't actually remember rereading it at all after the first time i read it...though this may just be because i didn't own it). the first half was good but after a good start the second part drags SOOOOO much. i do appreciate what it does for the series, it really sets up the parallels between tom and alice and opens up a lot of stuff for tom's mam's backstory. and i love the illustrations of course. but it could have been shorter
laserdiscreader's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Enjoyable, nothing stood out really. I do like the growing relationship between Alice and MC
captainclever's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
4.5
sam_hartwig's review against another edition
5.0
This is the second book in the Wardstone Chronicles also known as 'The Spook's Curse'. It continues the story of The Spook and his apprentice, Tom Ward, as they journey to Priestown. Priestown isn't a good place for a Spook to hang around because the Quistor is in town and he has taken it upon himself to rid the County of the dark which includes witches, warlocks and even Spooks! But they must journey there because the Spook has some unfinished business. His nemesis "The Bane" lurks within the catacombs under the town and the Spook must defeat him once and for all. I listened to this book on audio book (as well as the first and third) which I thought was so much better than reading it. I really enjoyed listening to the actor performing the voice of the Bane, it was creepy and made it so much more entertaining than simply reading a book. I would recommend this series to boys or girls but beware it can get a little bit scary!
sassblaster's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
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
4.0
ssc1109's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
4.0
Solid middle grade book. So glad to come back to this series.
hallobud12343's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Awesome book. The enemy is insane and super cool.
lemonbun's review against another edition
3.0
An easy and enjoyable read like the last book!
I preferred the witches storyline from the first book personally, and wasn't a huge fan of the Priest town setting.
Less rampant with sexist remarks compared to the first book which is an improvement...but they were still dotted around here and there.
Idk why, the Bane just didn't draw me in like Mother Malkin. Maybe because the Bane was a lot more vocal and less mysterious.
It also felt like there were a lot less spooky happenings and a lot more running around. I think with all these things considered, I give the book a slightly lower rating than the first. It was still a very decent book and a good continuation from the first instalment.
I preferred the witches storyline from the first book personally, and wasn't a huge fan of the Priest town setting.
Less rampant with sexist remarks compared to the first book which is an improvement...but they were still dotted around here and there.
Idk why, the Bane just didn't draw me in like Mother Malkin. Maybe because the Bane was a lot more vocal and less mysterious.
It also felt like there were a lot less spooky happenings and a lot more running around. I think with all these things considered, I give the book a slightly lower rating than the first. It was still a very decent book and a good continuation from the first instalment.
stankovic1402's review against another edition
5.0
I can't wait to see what happens next!!! 💙💙
lusarkissian's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5