Scan barcode
sigrundr's review against another edition
Midden in het boek kwijtgespeeld, ik huilde zo veel ik weet dat nog. 6 jaar geleden gelezen, nooit vergeten
bigbeardedbookseller's review against another edition
5.0
There was such a wait for this final book in the trilogy, it was sooooo long, really looooong.
The wait was well worth it though as we follow, Darkus, Victoria and Bertolt in their quest to foil Lucretia’s plans for world domination using FrankenBeetles, genetically-enhanced and super-intelligent beetles, whilst completing her own transformation.
The quest takes the friends (and Uncle Max of course) around the world, trying to enlist help, but finally they have to face Lucretia alone in upper-Equador to help Darkus’ dad and Lucretia’s daughter, save the world from famine and devastation, and finally face Lucretia.
All our other favourite characters make an appearance along with some new ones, one is especially carnivorous!
Again M.G. Leonard’s love of beetles shines through and her writing is so fast-paced with never a let up that this book was read in one sitting (there were a couple of breaks for tea and other natural things).
A fantastically exciting adventure, a great finale!
The wait was well worth it though as we follow, Darkus, Victoria and Bertolt in their quest to foil Lucretia’s plans for world domination using FrankenBeetles, genetically-enhanced and super-intelligent beetles, whilst completing her own transformation.
The quest takes the friends (and Uncle Max of course) around the world, trying to enlist help, but finally they have to face Lucretia alone in upper-Equador to help Darkus’ dad and Lucretia’s daughter, save the world from famine and devastation, and finally face Lucretia.
All our other favourite characters make an appearance along with some new ones, one is especially carnivorous!
Again M.G. Leonard’s love of beetles shines through and her writing is so fast-paced with never a let up that this book was read in one sitting (there were a couple of breaks for tea and other natural things).
A fantastically exciting adventure, a great finale!
bookishperseus's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
glimfeather's review against another edition
3.0
Lively and satisfying conclusion but needed longer to percolate....
Lost some of the humour and charm of Books 1 and 2
Lost some of the humour and charm of Books 1 and 2
fluffy1st's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-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? No
4.0
alicebennett's review against another edition
5.0
This trilogy ended so perfectly, it didn’t feel like it was trying too hard to wrap everything up. I am amazed as always by Leonard’s writing style, everything is exciting and feels very real. She models how to write a fantastic adventure story and I will definitely be using the Beetle Boy series with a future class.
a_robin_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
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? No
5.0
---------------------------------------------
Information:
Listened to the audiobook from Storytel
---------------------------------------------
Review:
Amazing as always
---------------------------------------------
Review previously placed on my blog:
Review previously placed on my blog:
I'm currently reading Battle of the beetles by M.G. Leonard. This is the third and final book in The battle of the beetles series. I'm listening to the audiobook for Middle Grade Week.
I'm enjoying this again so much. Loved the first two books and I'm loving this one as well. Probably another favorite and a favorite series of all time.
This was awesome again and yes this is my favorite series of all time. I gave them all 5 stars and plainly because they're that good. I loved the ending and just the whole story. The characters are the best and it's all just wonderfull. 5 stars.
---------------------------------------------