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Mistle Child (The Undertaken #2)
by
Ari Berk (Goodreads Author)
Silas visits the ancestral home of the Umber family in this suspenseful and surreal contemporary ghost story, the second in the Undertaken trilogy.Silas Umber has finally come into his own as the Undertaker of Lichport when an invitation arrives: a mysterious word carved into the door of his house. Intrigued, Silas ventures beyond the marshes to visit Arvale Manor, the anc...more
ebook, 352 pages
Published
February 12th 2013
by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
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Mar 21, 2013
Billy Zayac
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
must-reads,
ya-greatness
Ari Berk really outdid Death Watch. I was fairly impressed but not completely wowed with the first book in his series, but Mistle Child is a great book in general and an even better second-book-in-a-series. Why?
It definitely doesn't suffer from the second-book slump: while there are seeds sown throughout for the conclusion of the series, this book doesn't feel like filler. There is enough action that despite the handful of "hey, this is getting closer to the end of the series" mentions thrown in...more
It definitely doesn't suffer from the second-book slump: while there are seeds sown throughout for the conclusion of the series, this book doesn't feel like filler. There is enough action that despite the handful of "hey, this is getting closer to the end of the series" mentions thrown in...more
This sequel to Death Watch is absolutely wondrous. Ari has done more lovely things with Silas and his world and I loved it in almost every way possible.
I especially loved the addition of Silas's cousins and the moment the reader realizes WHO they are (which is easy from Ari's clues if you read the right sorts of folklore but not everyone will have) the way that he has portrayed them is SO perfectly delicious that I actually squeaked out loud.
I do have to say that a few parts felt a bit rushed, a...more
I especially loved the addition of Silas's cousins and the moment the reader realizes WHO they are (which is easy from Ari's clues if you read the right sorts of folklore but not everyone will have) the way that he has portrayed them is SO perfectly delicious that I actually squeaked out loud.
I do have to say that a few parts felt a bit rushed, a...more
A superb ghost story and an excellent sequel, Mistle Child continues the story of The Undertaken, telling how Silas Umber takes the next step from being the Undertaker of Lichport to becoming the Janus of Arvale Manor, an ancient family position that wields extraordinary power and authority. Silas must live up to the obligations of his namesake, but in his youth and hubris perhaps creates more problems for himself that may have serious consequences. Silas continues to be haunted by an absence in...more
Characters:
Silas ~ Main character. In the last book he was looking for his lost father. This time around, Silas is trying to remember something he's forgotten (with the help of some friends, unbeknownst to him). He is also on a mission to answer the call of Arvale, the ancestral Umber family home that exists both in our world, and in others.
Lars Umber ~ Silas's guide through Arvale, only other living person in Arvale that Silas has come across. Lars is keeping secrets of his own though, and repe...more
Silas ~ Main character. In the last book he was looking for his lost father. This time around, Silas is trying to remember something he's forgotten (with the help of some friends, unbeknownst to him). He is also on a mission to answer the call of Arvale, the ancestral Umber family home that exists both in our world, and in others.
Lars Umber ~ Silas's guide through Arvale, only other living person in Arvale that Silas has come across. Lars is keeping secrets of his own though, and repe...more
Jan 12, 2013
Kara
rated it
4 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
animals,
arc,
favorites,
for-review,
ghosts,
gothic,
literary,
paranormal,
wow-worldbuilding,
zombies-not-flesh-eating,
young-adult
Before I get started, I need to mention a small disclaimer. I consider the author a friend, but I want my readers to know that this did not affect my reading or reviewing of this novel. As always, my reviews are completely honest and reflect the way I truly feel.
I also need to mention how much of a huge fan I am of this series. Death Watch is seriously one of my favorite books of all time. If you haven't read it, you are seriously missing out. It's not a book for everybody, but if you like gothi...more
I also need to mention how much of a huge fan I am of this series. Death Watch is seriously one of my favorite books of all time. If you haven't read it, you are seriously missing out. It's not a book for everybody, but if you like gothi...more
This book was really incredible. I was looking forward to reading this book. And I'm most certainly glad I did. It's even better than the first book(Death Watch). I simply cannot wait to read the third book Lych Way. Ari Berk is simply astonishing.
May 16, 2013
Amber
rated it
4 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
fantasy,
supernatural-action-mystery
This book wasn't as enjoyable as the first one, but it kept me interested in the characters. The ending picked up some speed and I'm looking forward to the next one.
3.5
Huh. I liked this, not as much as the first, and am going to have to have a serious think about it before I review.
Huh. I liked this, not as much as the first, and am going to have to have a serious think about it before I review.
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Ari Berk is a writer, artist, and scholar of literature, folklore, and myth. Former student of and assistant to Pulitzer Prize winning writer N. Scott Momaday, Ari has written everything from academic works on ancient cultures to popular books about myths and legends for children and adults and, most recently, a trilogy of novels. He works in a library filled to the ceiling with thousands of arcan...more
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