The Ghoul Next Door by Lisi Harrison ☆☆☆☆This sequel to Monster High was definitely better than the first book. It was full of so much intrigue and lighthearted humor that I couldn't put it down. Not to mention the boys in the book are absolutely to die for (pun possibly intended).
While the first book involved alternating points-of-view of Frankie Stein and Melody, this sequel adds the third point-of-view of Cleo. And even with three separate POVs it is still clear as ever to read. The addition of little pictures of the "narrator" above each of their chapters make it even easier to follow along with who is being featured. There is also a fourth point-of-view for a heart-breaking two page chapter involving Billy, who I adore so much. I am looking forward to seeing even more of him the next book. He better play a bigger role! :)
As lighthearted as it is, like the first it is true to high school life. It may contain monsters and puns galore, but it focuses on friendships and fitting in more than anything else. In this book in particular, the most popular girl has to cope with losing her friends, boyfriend, and social position by giving them an ultimatum they decided to protest; Frankie has to deal with the nervousness of letting her friends down as well as her growing emotions for the boy of her dreams; and in the end, Melody is faced with news that could change her entire life in a cliff-hanger ending. This is a great book at looking at all those potentially destructive emotions that everyday teens face in a way that keeps the seriousness on the back burner.
My only complaint about these books is label dropping. I know absolutely nothing about fashion and there are so many clothing labels I have to look up just to keep up. And fashion aren't the only labels dropped, it's almost like there are merchandise sponsors, haha!
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