The name of the star vs The shadow cabinet: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Boarding schools, London, Ghost Stories, Ghosts, Schools, Murder
The name of the star
Thrilling ghost-hunting teen mystery as modern-day London is plagued by a sudden outbreak of brutal murders that mimic the horrific crimes of Jack the Ripper. A gorgeously written, chilling, atmospheric thriller.
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The shadow cabinet
"Rory, Callum and Boo are still reeling from a series of tragic events, while new dangers lurk around the city from Jane and her nefarious organization"-- Rory, Callum, and Boo are still reeling from a series of tragic…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The name of the star has the widest readership — 53987 ratings behind its score.
- The name of the star runs the darker storyline; The shadow cabinet stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Scores by source
| The name of the star | The shadow cabinet | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.9 (53987) | 4.0 (9249) |
| Hardcover | 3.8 (83) | 3.8 (18) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (164) | 4.5 (48) |
Reception
| The name of the star | The shadow cabinet | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 53987 | 9249 |
| Editions | 8 | 8 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | 69950 | 9438 |
| Reading it now | 897 | 178 |
| Written reviews | 5446 | 1038 |
| Pages | 372 | 376 |