Stephanie S. (skywriter319) -
With her trademark wit and humor, Rosemary Clement-Moore delivers another crowd-pleaser in her Maggie Quinn: Girl vs. Evil series, though I'm beginning to think the story may be falling into a rather predictable rut. The characters, especially Maggie and those closest to her, are lively, and don't fall into stereotypical categories of "MC's steadfast best friend, "MC's perfect unrequited love," "The Villain," and so on. Maggie's parents keep dry wit constantly on hand, and Justin, Maggie's love interest, is realistically adorable as chivalrous to the point of chauvinistic.
What bothered me most about HELL WEEK, however, was its absolute similarity to the first book in the series, PROM DATES FROM HELL. If by the second book I am already sick of Maggie's routine of Cluelessness, Sudden Realization, and Valiant Vanquishing of the Demon, how am I going to keep on reading her future books? I found it too easy for me to put this book down, which was probably why it took me several weeks to finish.
If you're looking for a light, funny, and feel-good paranormal read, then HELL WEEK is for you. Otherwise we should all hope that Rosemary will start branching out from Maggie's world: it gets old quite fast.
What bothered me most about HELL WEEK, however, was its absolute similarity to the first book in the series, PROM DATES FROM HELL. If by the second book I am already sick of Maggie's routine of Cluelessness, Sudden Realization, and Valiant Vanquishing of the Demon, how am I going to keep on reading her future books? I found it too easy for me to put this book down, which was probably why it took me several weeks to finish.
If you're looking for a light, funny, and feel-good paranormal read, then HELL WEEK is for you. Otherwise we should all hope that Rosemary will start branching out from Maggie's world: it gets old quite fast.
Jennifer W. (GeniusJen) reviewed Hell Week (Maggie Quinn: Girl vs. Evil, Bk 2) on + 5322 more book reviews
Reviewed by Jennifer Rummel for TeensReadToo.com
Maggie wants to be a reporter for the college newspaper. When the professor turns her down because she's just a lowly freshman, she goes undercover for a behind-the-scenes look at sororities and Rush.
Soon, she's making friends and enemies among the other pledges and asking questions that could seem suspicious. When Maggie finally decides on one house, she comes to realize that there's more to the sisterhood than meets the eye.
When the leaders of the sorority make it clear that they like her power, Maggie realizes that there's something supernatural going on behind closed doors. Maggie's curiosity leads her into trouble time and time again, especially now that there are secrets spilling.
Can Maggie figure out what's going on and stop it before people get hurt, or will her undercover act be blown wide open?
HELL WEEK picks up shortly after PROM DATES FROM HELL. Maggie gets her Nancy Drew on and the suspense adds great tension to the novel. Add in a dash of romance and it's the perfect teen book.
Maggie wants to be a reporter for the college newspaper. When the professor turns her down because she's just a lowly freshman, she goes undercover for a behind-the-scenes look at sororities and Rush.
Soon, she's making friends and enemies among the other pledges and asking questions that could seem suspicious. When Maggie finally decides on one house, she comes to realize that there's more to the sisterhood than meets the eye.
When the leaders of the sorority make it clear that they like her power, Maggie realizes that there's something supernatural going on behind closed doors. Maggie's curiosity leads her into trouble time and time again, especially now that there are secrets spilling.
Can Maggie figure out what's going on and stop it before people get hurt, or will her undercover act be blown wide open?
HELL WEEK picks up shortly after PROM DATES FROM HELL. Maggie gets her Nancy Drew on and the suspense adds great tension to the novel. Add in a dash of romance and it's the perfect teen book.
