City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
**3.5-stars**
There is no doubt that I flew through this.
I loved the premise and am planning to continue on with this series. However, while it was good, there was just something about it that kept me from truly being immersed in the story.
I actually read quite a bit of Middle Grade and for me, this was lacking the level of humor and fun that I am used to seeing in MG stories. I know this is supposed to be on the darker side, as far as content, but there still could have been humorous banter or something of that nature to keep me engaged.
Confession:
While Victoria Schwab is a beloved author, this is actually the first book I have ever read from her.
Her writing is great. Very fluid and experienced but for Middle Grade…I don’t know, something about it just never clicked for me.
Again, the premise is great. I love the idea of Cassidy’s, the main character’s, parents being paranormal investigators. The whole concept of their new television series and having to travel to different locations for filming.
I also enjoyed that Cass can actually see ghosts, and interact with them, even though no one else in her family can. I think maybe as the series continues on the plots will become more involved and perhaps we will have more of a chance to connect with the characters.
Overall, I feel this is definitely a good book and a solid start to a series. Obviously, I am not the intended audience for this so a room full of Middle Graders may have a different opinion than me.
I think if the concept of this sounds good to you, pick it up and give it a shot!