Review: good idea, but really confusing
Rating: 1 out of 5
Date: 03 15, 2012
When I read what this book was about I was excited to read it, but my excitement didn't last very far into the book. The beginning with Emily and her mom was good. I was intrigued about what was in the basement and how it would play a part in the rest of the book, but you never really find out what was behind all of it. You get a general description of what it is and the book is set up for a possible sequel, but I feel like I know the book less now that I've read it than I did after reading what it was about. It was really confusing and I didn't feel a connection with any of the characters. The writing felt juvenile to me and the book didn't flow well. There were a few scenes scattered thoroughout the book that were good, but it wasn't enough for me.*SPOILER ALERT* I can't figure out what happened at the end. Did she defeat him? Did her ancestors? Did she somehow manage to just get away? I have no idea. I really wanted to love this book and the idea was good, but in the end, all I was left with was a lot of confusion.