Bridge of Souls (City of Ghosts #3) (3)

Series Info/Source: This is the third book in the Cassidy Blake series. I bought a copy of this book. Story (4/5): I have really been enjoying the Cassidy Blake series and this book was really well done. Normally I enjoy the unique international locations but this time we stay in the United States and get to explore the haunted regions of New Orleans. Something has been chasing Cass and Jacob since Paris and they will eventually have to face it down. This is a fast-paced and well done story. I love that we get to explore the haunted history of New Orleans and that we make more progress in understanding what the in-betweeners like Cass can do. Characters (5/5): Cass is smart and fun and well balanced by her ghostly friend Jacob and her Scottish friend Lara. I love Cass’s interactions with her ghost hunting parents. I enjoyed that we met a whole bunch of new characters in the Society of the Black Cat. Setting (5/5): The settings are always a big part of what makes these books amazing and this was no exception. New Orleans was a great spooky setting and some of the history here was very fun to learn about. I have been to New Orleans before and to some of the places mentioned in the book, Schwab does an excellent job describing them and helping us picture and feel the atmosphere. Writing Style (4/5): This is a middle grade novel and is written in a fairly simple style. It’s easy to read and engaging but things wrap up a bit too conveniently and things are a bit too simple at times. That being said I love the atmosphere of this series and really enjoying learning about the supernatural mysteries in these different locations. I also really enjoyed the story is expanded on this time and went beyond Cass solving a simple ghost mystery and had her actually unraveling the secrets of the supernatural world. My Summary (4.5/5): Overall I really enjoyed this book. Every book in this series has been a lot of fun. The characters are well done and I love learning about the different locations. They have a good creepy vibe to them but never get too scary. I was hoping for another international location in this book (since you know, stuck at home all year...pandemic) but New Orleans worked well for the story. The plots are a bit simple but this is aimed at a middle grade audience.

I gave this book four and a half spectral stars! Man oh man was this a lot of fun! I preordered this book the second it was available, and it was well worth the wait. We continue Cassidy Blake's spooky journey as her parents continue the filming of their new paranormal show in New Orleans. Immediately Cassidy is swept up in the unique ambience of the city, but when she is followed by a mysterious figure cloaked in black the situation takes a scary turn. Who is this figure? Can she stop it, or will it take her beyond the Veil and reclaim her second chance at life? Much like the first two books, this was a wonderful MG read. As always, Cassidy was a great main character. She's learned a lot about herself thus far, and she continues to discover interesting things about the spirit world and the world of the living that help her grow. I like how scrappy she can be, and how fiercely she fights for her friends. She's such a brave little girl, and it was easy to root for her in this spooky tale. Jacob almost stole the show this time as her ghost buddy. There were intriguing developments that had me wondering where his future lay, and that really kept me blazing through the pages. Through and through, he's a great friend to Cassidy, and their friendship really shines in this book. The plot was similar to the last two books but distinctly different and refreshing. I've never visited NOLA for more than a day, but I'm familiar with the look and feel of things. I loved the atmosphere that was portrayed and the tidbits of history we were given. The antagonist was scary and mysterious, and the stakes were super high, which kept me on the edge of my seat. Cassidy's world continues to get more interesting, and I have to know what else the universe has in store for Cassidy, Jacob, and Lara! If I had to pick at anything, I'd say the ending was a smidgen disappointing, mainly because there is usually a feeling of continuity that wasn't there. This time the story felt more close-ended, but I'm desperately hoping that this series continues on further. I need more! If you love MG or simply love spooky tales, this is definitely a book worth reading!

SYNOPSIS | Cass & her best ghost friend Jacob explore New Orleans for the third episode of her parents tv show. This is a city that thrives off its history & very much leans into ghost tours, voodoo & séances. Cass doesn't expect to face a literal servant of Death though who's goal is to reclaim the life that she stole. WHAT I LIKED: - Jacob's dry sense of humor is delightful - I will happily read every single book in this series forever more because its such an encompassing world with precious characters - I'm recommending this series to every middle grade aged kid I come across WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE: - many references to a particular Wizarding World

My son and I loved this whole series! It was everything a book should be, scary, funny, loving, mysterious. An excellent read for kids and adults.

Bridge of Souls " is the third and last (at least for now) book telling the story of Cassidy Blake. The story here was richer and at the same time showed perfectly the atmosphere of New Orleans. Personally, I loved the references to the Harry Potter books. Humor is placed in the right place, which helps to achieve the desired effect. I thought the ending was a bit abrupt but over all enjoyed it very much.

I love this series. The books are all cozy, yet spooky, complex, and the characters are wonderful. I love anything Schwas writes and this is definitely no exception!

I really wish there would be a fourth book to this series

El libro llegó con una parte médico cortada y dañada de la pasta dura. Es la primera vez que me llega así un pedido. Espero no se vuelva recurrente. :(