A good YA read. I think it should categorized as horror/paranormal rather than fantasy. ( )

It was a great addition to the series. As with the first book, it was a quick and easy read. The pictures were amazing, but it still didn't really have that scare factor. Although it was more so with this one than with Asylum.

The twists and turns in the mystery part of the story was great as well and I really didn't see it coming. Some of the story was in my opinion a bit far fetched and even the things the characters guess seem to be reaching. Still it was fun and entertaining to read. I would love to see some better relationship developement between the characters but even that only needs a bit of tweeking. ( )

Visões. Vozes. As lembranças do verão passado, vividas no alojamento Brookline do New Hampshire College, são as mais aterrorizantes da vida de Dan, Abby e Jordan. Uma experiência traumática que eles querem esquecer. Porém, seguir em frente não será uma opção. Alguém quer manter vivo aquele terror. Os três jovens estão recebendo cartas anônimas com palavras enigmáticas e fotos de um antigo parque de diversões. Para dar fim nesse pesadelo, eles irão se disfarçar de candidatos e voltar por um fim de semana ao campus do NHC. E, ao chegar lá, eles vão descobrir que aquele parque das fotos não só é real como também voltou a funcionar. Agora, a capa pista que tentam desvendar, Dan e seus amigos descobrirão segredos ainda mais sombrios do que haviam imaginado. Além de correrem muito mais perigo. Para se salvar, eles não poderão perder o controle.

Sanctum is a fine sequel to Asylum. Not amazing. Not terrible. Like Asylum, Sanctum is a very quick read; like Asylum, Sanctum has many holes. But, if you read it quickly enough, you almost don't notice the holes and you almost don't mind the lack.

So, what's it about: Dan continues to have weird nightmares and day-mares relating back to the history of Brookline and its warden. His contact with Jordan and Abby has started to fade, and Dan is eager to resolve the issues he's having with both his friendships and his obsession with Brookline. The three decide to return to New Hampshire College, pretending to be prospies, interested in actually going to college there.

So that's weird. Like, return to the place where you almost died? Sure, yeah, believable. And since it's not, the whole premise is weak. BUT, as I say, it's a quick read. We *quickly* run through all kinds of creepy experiences, hallucinations, and dreams. We meet a handful of new, suspicious characters. We are introduced to a whole new society of people. And although it's all rather surface, it's enjoyable to read. I read it in just a few hours, and I will definitely pick up the next one (yep, there's a next one).

I enjoy these. They're not amazing, but they're enjoyable quick reads.

Recommended to someone looking for a creepy escape on a dreary day... ( )

I started this book off in high hopes that it would make up for the first book in the series was lacking. I truly do love horror novels, the mystery factor and books that keep me on the edge. I am giving this book 4 stars simply because I was intrigued enough throughout the entire book to keep reading until the end. However, I do feel that the entire premise of the book did seem very basic compared to what it was apparently building up to. I'm hoping that the remaining books in the series, will really pick up and give what they are promising! ( )