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uyeb's review against another edition
4.0
4/5 stars
This was another really solid addition to the series! I enjoyed reading it very much. I have to say that even I didn't suspect some of the plot twists and plot points and I am excited about that because I love being surprised with books. Plot wise, this might be the best in the series (from what I've read) with the new characters, and Annabelle being out, and the shades from the house... It's all very interesting. The ending was also very satisfying and it got to wrap up most of the plot points that could've been open ended and it only leaves one thing to be finalized in the last book (and it's a good thing to be last tbh). Olive also finally has control over the house, her parents are safe and happy, and now Walter joins the little group of Olive, the cats, and Rutherford! Also, someone tell me why I feel like Leopold always goes through the most? I just want to give him infinite head pats. Oh also, Walter? Yes!! You go! Congrats on your powers babe. Anyways, as always I highly recommend this series to everyone whether you're 11 or 111. The writing, magic, plot, and characters are all great. :)
This was another really solid addition to the series! I enjoyed reading it very much. I have to say that even I didn't suspect some of the plot twists and plot points and I am excited about that because I love being surprised with books. Plot wise, this might be the best in the series (from what I've read) with the new characters, and Annabelle being out, and the shades from the house... It's all very interesting. The ending was also very satisfying and it got to wrap up most of the plot points that could've been open ended and it only leaves one thing to be finalized in the last book (and it's a good thing to be last tbh). Olive also finally has control over the house, her parents are safe and happy, and now Walter joins the little group of Olive, the cats, and Rutherford! Also, someone tell me why I feel like Leopold always goes through the most? I just want to give him infinite head pats. Oh also, Walter? Yes!! You go! Congrats on your powers babe. Anyways, as always I highly recommend this series to everyone whether you're 11 or 111. The writing, magic, plot, and characters are all great. :)
mitabird's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
elevetha's review
4.0
3.5 stars
A nice addition to The Books of Elsewhere series. Though the plot twist isn't particularly hard to guess, it's fun and charming and sets up the series for the final book, [b:Still Life|18667875|Still Life|Jacqueline West|/assets/nocover/60x80.png|26493538].
A nice addition to The Books of Elsewhere series. Though the plot twist isn't particularly hard to guess, it's fun and charming and sets up the series for the final book, [b:Still Life|18667875|Still Life|Jacqueline West|/assets/nocover/60x80.png|26493538].
egb's review against another edition
4.0
4/5 stars
This was another really solid addition to the series! I enjoyed reading it very much. I have to say that even I didn't suspect some of the plot twists and plot points and I am excited about that because I love being surprised with books. Plot wise, this might be the best in the series (from what I've read) with the new characters, and Annabelle being out, and the shades from the house... It's all very interesting. The ending was also very satisfying and it got to wrap up most of the plot points that could've been open ended and it only leaves one thing to be finalized in the last book (and it's a good thing to be last tbh). Olive also finally has control over the house, her parents are safe and happy, and now Walter joins the little group of Olive, the cats, and Rutherford! Also, someone tell me why I feel like Leopold always goes through the most? I just want to give him infinite head pats. Oh also, Walter? Yes!! You go! Congrats on your powers babe. Anyways, as always I highly recommend this series to everyone whether you're 11 or 111. The writing, magic, plot, and characters are all great. :)
This was another really solid addition to the series! I enjoyed reading it very much. I have to say that even I didn't suspect some of the plot twists and plot points and I am excited about that because I love being surprised with books. Plot wise, this might be the best in the series (from what I've read) with the new characters, and Annabelle being out, and the shades from the house... It's all very interesting. The ending was also very satisfying and it got to wrap up most of the plot points that could've been open ended and it only leaves one thing to be finalized in the last book (and it's a good thing to be last tbh). Olive also finally has control over the house, her parents are safe and happy, and now Walter joins the little group of Olive, the cats, and Rutherford! Also, someone tell me why I feel like Leopold always goes through the most? I just want to give him infinite head pats. Oh also, Walter? Yes!! You go! Congrats on your powers babe. Anyways, as always I highly recommend this series to everyone whether you're 11 or 111. The writing, magic, plot, and characters are all great. :)
sonshinelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Another wonderful addition to this series. I love the way West solves one problem, giving the story its own arc, while building up other problems, keeping the overarching plot arc moving forward. I liked the introduction of the new characters and the continuing development of Olive's character, though she still acts like a young girl who is caught up in things far over her head and therefore makes some stupid decisions. I am simultaneously annoyed by her choices and glad that she makes them as they are true to her character and to the situations she finds herself in. A really great series and I get excited every time I see a new one on the shelves.
voraciouslycurious's review against another edition
4.0
As with the previous 3 books, this YA series continues to provide an exciting and ever-evolving storyline. The main character is slowly growing into herself with each new book, and both new and old characters provide great support and fun to the story. As an adult reader, my only complaints are that the similes provided always follow the "like a ...." format and have yet to introduce other styles of writing comparisons, and that the characters of her parents continue to provide only shallow, background plot. The parents are portrayed and perceived by the main character, Olive, as simultaneously intelligent and aloof, even amongst extraordinary circumstances, but I suppose that reflects the idea many teens/tweens have of their parents at such an age. It continues to be a fun read.
booksandbosox's review against another edition
3.0
Hmm...this seemed a bit anticlimactic for me. Also, this one made me really frustrated with Olive several times.
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