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neenz33's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
josworld96's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
brunafurlan's review
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Achei uma ótima conclusão, tudo amarradinho e bem explicado. Eu amei o final 100% estilo Agatha Christie (e com direito a referência sendo explícita pela personagem), e achei super coerente todas as explicações. Só senti que faltou um desenvolvimento maior da história dos dois alunos de 1930, mas vou deixar passar.
emmaidc's review
5.0
that was some good stuff. larry and stevie so ein powerduo. nate is so funny das is nicht mehr normal. david is david halt
mo_reads_more's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
AHH THE ENDING! I definitely didn't piece it together my self, but there were questions I had that made way k of sense once Stevie explained them. I genuinely think it was a good finale. I also was so tense whenever anything was happening because of anticipation.
I just can't give this story a 5 star because David really got on my nerves. He made literally no sense and Stevie was just into that I guess? I don't want to give away that David isnt involved in the murders so I'm going to cover this up. Anyways, I liked him so much more at the end when he finally wasn't being all weird and confusing and him and Stevie were having good moments. Why he wasn't like that the rest of the series I won't understand. I still love Nate though. Nothing could make me dislike Nate.
joana_stormblessed's review
5.0
What is it about?
I will not tell you a lot because this is all spoiler free. The first book in this series follows Stevie Bell who is accepted into Ellingham Academy, a prestigious school for very talented young minds. The school only accepts a handful of students each year, and they are basically chosen for their talent or passion. Stevie's passion is true crime and solving crimes. Her interest in attending Ellingham Academy is especially fueled by the fact that a double-kidnapping happened at the academy the year of its opening (in the 1930's). In fact, Iris and Alice Ellingham (the wife and daughter of the founder) were kidnapped and the crime has never been solved. The only clue left behind was a letter signed Truly Devious (Look a riddle! Time for fun! Should we use a rope or gun? ...) and over the years the case has gone cold. As Stevie enters the Academy, a new series of murders start happening and she has 2 different crimes to investigate...
What did I think ?
Listen I loved this conclusion and this series as a whole. They are super fun and addicting. I read each book in one day basically and couldn't put them down.
They are of course not the best books out there, but I think that they are really fun and a good change of pace from what I usually read. I love the representation of anxiety in these novels and Stevie is not exactly lovable, but she is really interesting to follow.
This conclusion gave me everything I wanted and I am happy about it.
I will not tell you a lot because this is all spoiler free. The first book in this series follows Stevie Bell who is accepted into Ellingham Academy, a prestigious school for very talented young minds. The school only accepts a handful of students each year, and they are basically chosen for their talent or passion. Stevie's passion is true crime and solving crimes. Her interest in attending Ellingham Academy is especially fueled by the fact that a double-kidnapping happened at the academy the year of its opening (in the 1930's). In fact, Iris and Alice Ellingham (the wife and daughter of the founder) were kidnapped and the crime has never been solved. The only clue left behind was a letter signed Truly Devious (Look a riddle! Time for fun! Should we use a rope or gun? ...) and over the years the case has gone cold. As Stevie enters the Academy, a new series of murders start happening and she has 2 different crimes to investigate...
What did I think ?
Listen I loved this conclusion and this series as a whole. They are super fun and addicting. I read each book in one day basically and couldn't put them down.
They are of course not the best books out there, but I think that they are really fun and a good change of pace from what I usually read. I love the representation of anxiety in these novels and Stevie is not exactly lovable, but she is really interesting to follow.
This conclusion gave me everything I wanted and I am happy about it.
verregnet's review against another edition
4.0
›› 4/5 ✧
Was ich am meisten an der Trilogie gemocht habe: die Atmosphäre! Es ist einfach so eine cozy und doch spannende Jugendkrimi-Mystery-Geschichte, die sich wunderbar bei Regenwetter, Klaviermusik und einer Tasse Tee weglesen lässt. Mit Stevie hat man auch eine großartige Protagonistin, die einen durch die Bücher führt, und es macht wirklich Spaß, gemeinsam mit ihr die Ellingham zu erkunden und über Rätsel zu brüten. Mit der Auflösung der verschiedenen Mysterien bin ich eigentlich auch weitestgehend echt zufrieden, auch wenn’s an manchen Ecken und Enden dann natürlich schon etwas über die Stränge geschlagen hat. Im Großen und Ganzen war es aber eine sehr unterhaltsame Geschichte mit einem angenehm leichten Humor, flüssigen Schreibstil und solidem Spannungsbogen. :)
Was ich am meisten an der Trilogie gemocht habe: die Atmosphäre! Es ist einfach so eine cozy und doch spannende Jugendkrimi-Mystery-Geschichte, die sich wunderbar bei Regenwetter, Klaviermusik und einer Tasse Tee weglesen lässt. Mit Stevie hat man auch eine großartige Protagonistin, die einen durch die Bücher führt, und es macht wirklich Spaß, gemeinsam mit ihr die Ellingham zu erkunden und über Rätsel zu brüten. Mit der Auflösung der verschiedenen Mysterien bin ich eigentlich auch weitestgehend echt zufrieden, auch wenn’s an manchen Ecken und Enden dann natürlich schon etwas über die Stränge geschlagen hat. Im Großen und Ganzen war es aber eine sehr unterhaltsame Geschichte mit einem angenehm leichten Humor, flüssigen Schreibstil und solidem Spannungsbogen. :)