Tunnel of Bones (Cassidy Blake #2) by Victoria Schwab - Restarting March 25th 2020

[Courtney]

Trouble is haunting Cassidy Blake . . . even more than usual.

She (plus her ghost best friend, Jacob, of course) are in Paris, where Cass's parents are filming their TV show about the world's most haunted cities. Sure, it's fun eating croissants and seeing the Eiffel Tower, but there's true ghostly danger lurking beneath Paris, in the creepy underground Catacombs.

When Cass accidentally awakens a frighteningly strong spirit, she must rely on her still-growing skills as a ghosthunter -- and turn to friends both old and new to help her unravel a mystery. But time is running out, and the spirit is only growing stronger.

And if Cass fails, the force she's unleashed could haunt the city forever.

[Eva Luna]

Just started the the audio!

[Courtney]

Im hoping to start later tonight.

[Eva Luna]

I'm going to bed in like 5 minutes so I'll read most of it tomorrow haha

[Eva Luna]

Part one
(view spoiler)[I like that this book is set in such a different place, in France! The change in location really gives this series an extra push!

But, Jacob seems to get a bit more stranger and annoyed... I hope what Lara said isn't true, that he is dangerous.... (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Eva Luna wrote: " Part one
(view spoiler)[ I like that this book is set in such a different place, in France! The change in location really gives this series an extra push!

But, Jacob seems to get a bit more stranger and annoye..." (hide spoiler)]

He definitely seems off, but its more in a sens eof him being scared.

[Ashleigh]

Part One

(view spoiler)[There is nothing, nothing, not one thing on this Earth that could make me go into the Paris Catacombs. While I agree that they're historic and may be beautiful and spooky, I draw a firm line at going into them. I'm claustrophobic and full of anxiety so that's reason enough, but watching the horror movie As Above So Below solidified my stance.

I'm kinda liking this book more than the first one. I think I read it around about this time last year but I don't remember much from it except that I didn't love it and it was kinda meh. But we've got action and drama already. I might like this one more. (hide spoiler)]

[Eva Luna]

@Ashleigh
(view spoiler)[Yeah I also totally wouldn't go in there! xD (hide spoiler)]

[Eva Luna]

Part three
(view spoiler)[I really like this Poltergeist angle, it makes it fun and different from the first book! Now she gets to really focus on one spirit and needs to find out what happened to him! Really enjoying this book!

Also, I wonder if her nightmares are predicting something about Jacob ór what Lara was saying just got into her head and started to live a life of it's own. Like is it real or just all because she is scared something might be wrong with him? I feel like she might make it bigger than it is right now.

Also I was imagining a cat triggering the fire alarm, it made me smile. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

22% (view spoiler)[ Jacob looks over my shoulder. “Ha!” he says. “It looks just like her.”

Freaking Jacob! Lol (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Part two (view spoiler)[ Jacob is acting so wierd in this. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Part three (view spoiler)[ Something is definitely going on with Jacob. I wonder what Thomas's story is. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Part four (view spoiler)[ So we finally learn more about Thomas, and he is getting really strong now. Cassidy was being kind of stupid with the video reels though. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Finished (view spoiler)[ we finally learned more about Jacob, and I am so glad he didnt go bad. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashleigh]

Part Two

(view spoiler)[Hmm.. I'm wondering what's going on with Jacob. Acting a bit weird..

So I wonder how you catch a poltergeist then if the mirror trick doesn't work? Like Cassidy, I was expecting a monster not a little boy! (hide spoiler)]

[Ashleigh]

Eva Luna wrote: "@Ashleigh
[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I can't think of anything more terrifying!! (hide spoiler)]

[Ashleigh]

Courtney wrote: "Part two [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I've got some suspicions that he's a poltergeist. (hide spoiler)]

[Eva Luna]

80%
(view spoiler)[Thomas's story is so sad, just wanted to play some hide-and-seek and then this ends up killing him. Poor boy. :(

(hide spoiler)]

[Ashleigh]

Part Three

(view spoiler)[Jacob's a poltergeist isn't he? Got to be. I wonder if the nightmares Cassidy is having are premonitions about something that will happen or if it's just fear projection.

I'm amazed at how easily they were able to find out about the boy and his identity. The kid died over a hundred years ago and yet they've got his full name, found his family and even found a living contact. I suppose if you could suspend your belief that ghosts are real, you could believe that it's that easy to find the identity of one. (hide spoiler)]

[Eva Luna]

Courtney wrote: "Finished [spoilers removed]"

Finished
(view spoiler)[
I was very happy when he opened up to Cassidy, and the reason was also very interesting, so she can always help him remember!

I would have kinda liked to learn a bit more about her parents, since they felt a bit absent in this story, and I hoped they would have played a bigger part.

I really liked this book! Happy I read it!


(hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Ashleigh wrote: "Courtney wrote: "Part two [spoilers removed]"

[spoilers removed]"

Same.

[Courtney]

Ashleigh wrote: "Part Three

(view spoiler)[ Jacob's a poltergeist isn't he? Got to be. I wonder if the nightmares Cassidy is having are premonitions about something that will happen or if it's just fear projection.

I'm amazed ..." (hide spoiler)]

I thought that was wiers to, but I guess that just shows how good (view spoiler)[ her dad is at his job. He clearly has made sure to do all his homework before he jumps into one of the episodes. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashleigh]

Finished

(view spoiler)[I definitely enjoyed this book a lot more than the first one. This was such a cute book and it surprised me in the end. I was dead certain (pardon the pun) that Jacob was a poltergeist, but hearing his story at the end was so sad :(

(hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

I'm a little late to the party but I couldn't find my book lol. Starting now!

[Jenn]

Part 1: (view spoiler)[ I love the exploration of Paris. The catacombs have always fascinated me. But I agree with Jacob, they should not go into the veil there. But of course accidents happen. (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Part 2: (view spoiler)[ I'm worries about Jacob getting stronger. I don't think he'll hurt her but I also think he can't control it. Also who is this child that can hurt her in the veil??? (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Jenn wrote: "Part 2: [spoilers removed]"

You referring to (view spoiler)[ Thomas? (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Courtney wrote: "Jenn wrote: "Part 2: [spoilers removed]"

You referring to [spoilers removed]"

Yeah, such a creepy little child lol.

[Jenn]

Part 3 & Part 4: (view spoiler)[ I really want to know Jacobs backstory. Also Adele was kind of adorable. And poor Grim being blamed for everything. He's just a cat lol. But now they're going back into the catacombs to see if they can get rid of the poltergeist. (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Finished: (view spoiler)[I'm glad we finally got backstory on Jacob. He breaks my heart a little. I wonder if she will every visit his family just so he can see how they're doing. Also I felt bad for Thomas and how he was so young and just wanted to play hide and seek and didn't understand he was dead. That must have been horrible though. To be buried alive under bones of the dead. I'm glad there's going to be a third book because these are fun (hide spoiler)]

[Jill]

(view spoiler)[Cassidy is back at another adventure in Paris. I am loving this setting. It reminds me of when I visited a few months ago and love all the references. It seems like Cassidy is in trouble with this poltergeist. Who is he? And the dream/premonition about Jake getting too powerful was creepy. Wonder what that means.. (hide spoiler)]
Ch 11

[Jill]

(view spoiler)[Adele is cute and a great help to the cause. The Poltergeist is getting stronger which is scary. We learn more about him and discover he was killed when playing hide and seek. (hide spoiler)]
Ch 21

(view spoiler)[Cassidy's plan to destroy the catacombs tape worked and now they are going back there. Hopefully to set the poltergeist free (hide spoiler)]
Part 4

(view spoiler)[Cassidy did it and now there is no more mayhem. We learn the circumstance of Jacob's death which is a sad story. He is getting stronger too but Cassidy won't set him free. And she keeps having those weird dreams. Who was that guy on the train platform? (hide spoiler)]
End

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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[Eesh]

Courtney wrote: "22% [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Yeah, Jacob's commentary is always hilarious. Also, the fact that he, a ghost, is more wary of other ghosts than Cassidy is. (hide spoiler)]

[HeatherH]

End of part 1
(view spoiler)[ I adore Jacob so much! He makes me giggle and I love how, like you mentioned above, he is more wary than Cassidy is. Also, the food references in Paris are making me hungry! (hide spoiler)]

[HeatherH]

I kinda listened to this book in two sittings, so I'm all done! I loved it, still adore Jacob and his and Cassidy's friendship.

[[deleted user]]

21% (view spoiler)[ this is going to be super interested. Really how can there be no ghosts in a catacomb??? filled with bones? I don't know what to think. Lara is right Jacob doesn't belong in this world and Cassidy should help him move on but he is her best friend. Ugh. I don't want Jacob to go he is always there for Cassidy. Paris should be exciting though even with all the ghosts. (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

Quirks wrote: "Courtney wrote: "22% [spoilers removed]"

[spoilers removed]"

Yes!! That is why he (view spoiler)[ cannot move on and leave Cassidy behind to deal with ghosts by herself. He is the one that prompted her with the words to help the other ghosts move on. (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

52% (view spoiler)[ I am super curious to find out what Thomas wants. What happened to Thomas? I am glad that Lara is warming up to Jacob and that she sees him as helping Cassidy. I can't wait to find out what the great granddaughter has to say about Thomas!!! eep! (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

74% (view spoiler)[ So we find out that Thomas died in the catacombs because he got lost while playing hide and seek with his brother Richard, but Thomas has now become a Poltergeist and he doesn't stay bound to one place and can't remember what happened to him so it is now Cassidy's job to help him remember and move on... ugh I am scared for Cas her ribbon could get taken again. *nervous* (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

Finished... (view spoiler)[ I am glad everything worked out for Cass but really Jacob needs to move on or come back to the living and stop being a ghost!!! I feel for Jacob and what happened to him. He drowned. (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

HeatherH wrote: "I kinda listened to this book in two sittings, so I'm all done! I loved it, still adore Jacob and his and Cassidy's friendship."

This friendship is getting a little scary though.

[Eesh]

So I just restarted the book after not picking it up for 10 days. I'm planning on listening to about half to one hour every day. At 10% right now.

[Eesh]

End of Part 2
(view spoiler)[Honestly, why did it have to be a kid? They're always so creepy and yet you always feel bad for them. Even when they push people off high crypts. And apparently, the mirror doesn't work on him. Here's to hoping Cass doesn't break any limbs. (hide spoiler)]

[Eesh]

Chapter 13
(view spoiler)[Cassidy's being especially reckless right now. And it kinda makes sense. The poltergeist's trying to kill her and it almost hurt her parents in the process. She wants to get rid of it before something really bad happens. Poor Jacob, though. He just wanted to watch a movie in peace. (hide spoiler)]

[Eesh]

Chapter 17
(view spoiler)[Can't really say I'm surprised she didn't get answers. Not do I blame the woman. Random girl showing up whose parents have a ghost show? Anyone would assume she's looking for a "cool" ghost story just journalists often do. (hide spoiler)]

[Eesh]

Chapter 21
(view spoiler)[God, that poor kid! I can't even imagine how terrified he must've been, getting buried alive. And his brother having to live with the fact that he's the one who took Tomas down there... (hide spoiler)]

[Eesh]

Cinthia wrote: "Finished... [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Yeah, I'm hoping there'll be a way for him to come back to life, but it seems unlikely. Also, what was with the strange masked guy? Ghost? Or something else? (hide spoiler)]