Dead Voices (Small Spaces Quartet)
New York Times bestselling author Katherine Arden returns with another creepy, spine-tingling adventure in the critically acclaimed Small Spaces Quartet.
Having survived sinister scarecrows and the malevolent smiling man in Small Spaces, newly minted best friends Ollie, Coco, and Brian are ready to spend a relaxing winter break skiing together with their parents at Mount Hemlock Resort. But when a snowstorm sets in, causing the power to flicker out and the cold to creep closer and closer, the three are forced to settle for hot chocolate and board games by the fire.
Ollie, Coco, and Brian are determined to make the best of being snowed in, but odd things keep happening. Coco is convinced she has seen a ghost, and Ollie is having nightmares about frostbitten girls pleading for help. Then Mr. Voland, a mysterious ghost hunter, arrives in the midst of the storm to investigate the hauntings at Hemlock Lodge. Ollie, Coco, and Brian want to trust him, but Ollie's watch, which once saved them from the smiling man, has a new cautionary message: BEWARE.
With Mr. Voland's help, Ollie, Coco, and Brian reach out to the dead voices at Mount Hemlock. Maybe the ghosts need their help--or maybe not all ghosts can or should be trusted.
Dead Voices is a terrifying follow-up to Small Spaces with thrills and chills galore and the captive foreboding of a classic ghost story.
Having survived sinister scarecrows and the malevolent smiling man in Small Spaces, newly minted best friends Ollie, Coco, and Brian are ready to spend a relaxing winter break skiing together with their parents at Mount Hemlock Resort. But when a snowstorm sets in, causing the power to flicker out and the cold to creep closer and closer, the three are forced to settle for hot chocolate and board games by the fire.
Ollie, Coco, and Brian are determined to make the best of being snowed in, but odd things keep happening. Coco is convinced she has seen a ghost, and Ollie is having nightmares about frostbitten girls pleading for help. Then Mr. Voland, a mysterious ghost hunter, arrives in the midst of the storm to investigate the hauntings at Hemlock Lodge. Ollie, Coco, and Brian want to trust him, but Ollie's watch, which once saved them from the smiling man, has a new cautionary message: BEWARE.
With Mr. Voland's help, Ollie, Coco, and Brian reach out to the dead voices at Mount Hemlock. Maybe the ghosts need their help--or maybe not all ghosts can or should be trusted.
Dead Voices is a terrifying follow-up to Small Spaces with thrills and chills galore and the captive foreboding of a classic ghost story.
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Community Reviews
Stars: 8/10
I will admit, this book originally annoyed me a lot. However, as time went on, I found myself enjoying it more than I thought I would.
The story was well-written in most parts, the charcters received long-awaited development, and the plot kept me on the edge of my seat. The only flaws? The writing style was a bit annoying, as was the dual POV. But overall? I adored this book.
Coco finally got her time in the spotlight. She was the main character for most of the book, sharing the rest with Ollie. The reader was able to see her grow throughout the book unlike in the first installment, Small Spaces.
This sequel was well planned, too. I didn't see the plot twists coming (which I can't tell if that's a good thing or a bad thing) and it was overall an interesting story. It had all the horror and suspense of the first novel while going a step further and somehow being scarier, which I believe is due to the descriptions of the villains. Everything in this book was a step above Small Spaces except the slightly aggravating writing style.
Overall, this book was as great as the first one and I'm excited to read the series' third installment, Dark Waters. So far, this series has proved to be a delight for any age and I would highly recommend it as a starter horror series. And, who knows, you might even enjoy it as a long-time horror reader.
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