Monday, October 19, 2009

Possessions by Nancy Holder Review


Book: Possessions
Author: Nancy Holder
Source: Author
Summary: 
New girl Lindsay can't figure out what's going on with popular Mandy and her followers. And what Lindsay doesn't know can hurt her. Long ago, someone at Marlwood made a grave mistake--and girls died because of it. Now spirits who were silent for two hundred years have woken up. These spirits need to take possession. And they must have their revenge. 
Review: If you like supernatural things, then this is your type of book. After reading the end of the first chapter, I was hooked (which is very weird for me, because I usually take a few chapters to get into a book). 

Lindsay was a great protagonist, who's kind, curious and compassionate. She's been through a lot, and is still dealing with the effects. She played at being popular, and felt the pain from being on the losing end of the game. So now at Marlwood, she's not interested in jumping through the hoops to get in with the right girls (yay, independence!). Lindsay is strong, but she's always wondering if she'll have another breakdown...and in Marlwood, there's plenty going on to make that happen. 

There are twists after twists, and plenty of spooky, eerie moments (not to mention a hot guy). As events get crazier and crazier, and the popular and eerie girls living in Jessel get even more bizarre, I couldn't help but become entranced and keep turning the pages. 

I don't want to say much more, because I would hate to ruin all the best parts of the book. In all, this book was great! 

Highlights: A strong protagonist who could have left at any time, but chose to stay to protect her friends, like the super awesome Julie. The characters were great, and very well fleshed-out in each of their personalities. Also, the ending is the perfect cliffhanger. Ah! I'm so curious now for the next in the series!

Lowlights: I wanted the creepy/freaky scenes to push just a bit more. But some of the scenes were done perfectly, leaving me with that eerie sensation. I also felt like a lot of great scenes were in the middle-end of the book, leaving the beginning a bit lacking. 

Rating: 4.5 out of 5


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28 comments:

  1. KelseyOctober 19, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    Great review! Just got this today, so really excited to read it(:

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  2. AnonymousOctober 21, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    Wow! Possessions sounds great, I'll have to check it out. Thanks for the review!

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  3. UnknownOctober 21, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    Awesome review! I just borrowed it from a friend a few days ago, and am LOVING it!!!

    *Thanks for not putting in spoilers! I'm too curious for my own good, and I'm glad you didn't give anything away!

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  4. susansmoaksOctober 23, 2009 at 5:42 AM

    sounds like a perfect book for me to read!

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  5. Lisa Richards/alterlisaJune 21, 2010 at 3:59 PM

    Sounds like a perfect read for out at the pool.

    alterlisa AT yahoo DOT com
    http://lisaslovesbooksofcourse.blogspot.com/

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  6. Alex Bennett from Electrifying ReviewsJune 21, 2010 at 9:56 PM

    I just bought this and can't wait to read it!

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  7. SharliJune 21, 2010 at 10:55 PM

    Sounds like a realy great book. Lots of twists, well-developed characters and a hot guy. Just my type of book!

    I'm really looking forward to reading it!

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  8. Yuko86June 21, 2010 at 11:27 PM

    A very interesting review, well done!
    It seems a very good book, even though I don't like too much the cover!

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  9. Squishy133June 22, 2010 at 1:29 AM

    This looks really great!
    I love scary books (I hope this one lives up to my expectations!) and hot guys are always a bonus. :)
    Thanks for the review, it’s sparked my interest. :)

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  10. Wicked WalkerJune 22, 2010 at 7:18 AM

    I love creepy and supernatural. I can't wait to read this!

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  11. Margaret @ JustOneMoreChapterJune 22, 2010 at 8:04 AM

    Looks like a great book, I just ordered and my TBR pile is getting so much bigger.

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  12. AnonymousJune 22, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    Great review. This book sounds exactly like a book I would love!

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  13. AnonymousJune 22, 2010 at 8:16 AM

    Great review. I really want to read this book, it sounds amazing!

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  14. Carol MJune 22, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    I do love supernatural and can't wait to read this!

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  15. MishaJune 22, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    Thanks for the great review! I would love to read the book

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  16. MandyJune 23, 2010 at 11:20 PM

    Thanks for the review! This book sounds great, though it kind of sucks that the begining is slow.

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  17. AikJune 24, 2010 at 2:05 AM

    Creepy, eerie and bizarre? That's a book I'd love to read!

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  18. EVA SBJune 25, 2010 at 3:17 AM

    I think I would need to read this book in a well lit room. But it sounds like fun.

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  19. Karishma CJune 25, 2010 at 8:29 PM

    Sweet review! My friend recently got this book and after reading your review I'm sure she loves it :)

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  20. Bookish in a BoxJune 26, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    I've had this on my TBR shelf for a while, and I think I'll bump it to the top now. Sounds creepy!

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  21. S a n d r aJune 29, 2010 at 6:50 PM

    Great reviw, seems interesting, but i would like that for once the heroine would be... a bitch and no sooo the kind type =D

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  22. AnonymousJune 30, 2010 at 1:14 AM

    amazing

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  23. KulsumaJune 30, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    This was a really great review. The book sounds action packed, which is just as good as that's what I like. At the beginning, you were hooked immediately by the first chapter, but then after you read the whole book, you realised that the beginning was actually lacking and that the middle/end were better. Still, the Possession sounds gripping.

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  24. SawakoJuly 3, 2010 at 2:03 PM

    Great review!
    Thanks for not putting in spoilers
    sounds like a perfect book for me to read!

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  25. SawakoJuly 3, 2010 at 2:05 PM

    Sounds like a realy great book. Lots of twists, well-developed characters and a hot guy. Just my type of book!

    A very interesting review, well done!
    It seems a very good book, even though I don't like too much the cover!
    oxox

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  26. AnonymousJuly 3, 2010 at 5:24 PM

    cool review

    i can't wait to read it now =]

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  27. Jessica LouiseJuly 4, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    :D Graet interview!
    Can't wait to read this book!!!

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  28. BrianaJuly 4, 2010 at 8:17 PM

    It usually takes me a few chapters to get into a book, but when those first few chapters are exciting and addicting, I'm in love!

    -Briana

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