Scan barcode
timefliesaway's review against another edition
5.0
Damn— the amount of frustration, in a thrilling and desperate and exciting sense, this book gave me, is endless. Even now, as of writing the review, that feeling still hasn’t ebbed away, eager of wanting to read the 2nd book.
The feelings described above mostly came from the never ending “what if?” questions, that the plot gave you.
Once you think your thought-through theory makes the most sense, something else is revealed that creates a loophole in your theory. Even if you stick to it and be like “oh, well, everything has a catch”, you know, deep down, that it COULD come out differently.
For me, well, it ate me up.
Most of the time I was like “yes, that must be it now.” But even then, I questioned my guts and was like “... but what if not?”.
The author really made sure that you never feel 100% certain.
And as much of a frustration I had to go through – mostly because I was fearing that my beloved characters could all be plottwist villains –, I also love it.
Only few authors made me feel throughout a whole book like that. And that screams TALENT!
I was never once bored reading those 390 pages, always thrilled to find out what will happen next, and if my theories match up.
Some theories of mine ended up true though, but most revelations were a plottwist for me.
Also, for those who were tricked by beautifully illustrated covers of middle-grade-books before: fear not, the cover of this book is perfect for the story. It covers it on point and I wouldn’t know how to make it better!
The feelings described above mostly came from the never ending “what if?” questions, that the plot gave you.
Once you think your thought-through theory makes the most sense, something else is revealed that creates a loophole in your theory. Even if you stick to it and be like “oh, well, everything has a catch”, you know, deep down, that it COULD come out differently.
For me, well, it ate me up.
Most of the time I was like “yes, that must be it now.” But even then, I questioned my guts and was like “... but what if not?”.
The author really made sure that you never feel 100% certain.
And as much of a frustration I had to go through – mostly because I was fearing that my beloved characters could all be plottwist villains –, I also love it.
Only few authors made me feel throughout a whole book like that. And that screams TALENT!
I was never once bored reading those 390 pages, always thrilled to find out what will happen next, and if my theories match up.
Some theories of mine ended up true though, but most revelations were a plottwist for me.
Also, for those who were tricked by beautifully illustrated covers of middle-grade-books before: fear not, the cover of this book is perfect for the story. It covers it on point and I wouldn’t know how to make it better!
the_ghost_penguin_reader's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rosaryoleander's review against another edition
5.0
A phenomenal work for a debut children's novel. My only sadness was that the sequel was supposed to come out in 2019 and the release date is 2021. Patrick is clearly a talented children's author with an exciting story to tell. The story draws you in easily, and sets up each of the characters nicely. It then grips you with a daring adventure, and blossoming friendship between the main trio.
Patrick clearly started this with a much larger story in mind, leaving many threads loose at the end of book one, however the main plot of this first book is tied up well, and sets up the second book with a clear direction.
I do feel like I have only just got started in this story, however, so if you don't like having to wait for more, I would urge you not to read this until the series is finished so as not to sully your enjoyment.
Patrick clearly started this with a much larger story in mind, leaving many threads loose at the end of book one, however the main plot of this first book is tied up well, and sets up the second book with a clear direction.
I do feel like I have only just got started in this story, however, so if you don't like having to wait for more, I would urge you not to read this until the series is finished so as not to sully your enjoyment.
faefolkreads's review against another edition
4.0
I thoughaly enjoyed this adventure! With brilliant world building, a lovely cast of characters and a reluctant hero on a quest with his quirky and lovable friends, what's not to like?
eisstern's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
danicashelflove's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
flamingo_and_owl_books's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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? Yes
4.0
nevermoorian_reader's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75