I really enjoyed the introduction to Phil as a main character in this book. This didn't make the story any less fun however, it did change the flow of the story compared to the previous books. It becomes more of them attempting to figure out how to defeat a sea monster and how to escape a deserted island.
As a result, the plot feels less complex than the others. There are other entities that allude to his involvement in everything however, he really isn't directly involved with this story. In terms of plot, this book felt a lot shorter than the others because the Smiling Man isn't really present. It was rather interesting getting more of Brian's inner thoughts regarding everything that has happened with the Smiling Man as well as his relationship with Coco and Ollie. As with all of the other books, this book focuses on a specific narrator which is Brian. This is the "spring" book of the series so our characters are visiting Lack Champlain for a "fun" trip. Ollie, Brian, and Coco are still working to defeat the Smiling Man and do everything in their power to find a way to end his power and control for good. This installment in the series was definitely more spooky than the last book and ended on one heck of a cliffhanger.ĭark Waters picks up right where readers leave off in the second installment of the series. Arden has a gift for writing a creepy story made for a younger audience. It's hidden from the outside world in a fog and unless everyone works together to find a way to escape, they won't survive long. But when a lake monster destroys their boat, they end up shipwrecked on a deserted island. They haven't had the best of luck on their recent trips and even worse their frenemy Phil is on the boat as well. So when Ollie's dad and Coco's mom plan a "fun" boat trip on Lake Champlain, the three are apprehensive to say the least. By staying together and avoiding remote places, they've steered clear of him so far but their constant worry and stress is taking a toll on their lives and friendship. Having met and outsmarted the smiling man in Dead Voices but fearful of when he'll come again, Ollie, Brian, and Coco are anxiously searching for a way to defeat him once and for all.
New York Times bestselling author Katherine Arden returns with another creepy, spine-tingling adventure in this follow-up to the critically acclaimed Small Spaces and Dead Voices.
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