Marc Scott

This was a dark and addicting read. I will warn you, there are moments that may make you extremely uncomfortable, and depending on what you've experienced in your life, you may find those moments triggering. Poppy and Brianna are so different - but bound together by some dark secrets. My heart absolutely broke for Poppy and all she's had to go through - but I love her spirit, and how she hasn't let it break her. I did like both Poppy and Brianna as characters, and I found the way their differences were highlighted and the way they bonded very interesting. The plot moves along fairly swiftly, and there are a few mysteries wrapped up in the plot (that do get resolved by the end, but keep you wondering until you discover the solution). I cannot recommend this enough if you're looking for a dark, emotional book that will have your heart racing.… (meer)

Having blown through House of Straw, I was dying to see what House of Sticks had in store for me, and I wasn't disappointed. (While you don't *have* to read House of Straw, I do recommend it for greater character depth). Poppy and Brianna are back, with new challenges ahead of them. Poppy still has that fighting spirit that made me fall in love with her, and Brianna has grown so much since book one. There were plenty of twists and heart-racing moments in the fast-paced plot, keeping you turning pages for hours. This is another dark, thrilling read that you'll find hard to put down once you start, and I really hope there's another book coming!… (meer)