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4.26 AVERAGE
4.26 AVERAGE
i’ve been slowly rereading this series this year, for the first time since i originally read them in 2013 (?) and i’d pretty much forgotten everything.
the characters are so fun, the writing is so good for the older middle grade/younger teen audience and it’s also just really funny and snarky. massive plot twist at the end that i had totally forgotten about but very excited for the next one!(planning to read in the next fortnight)
the characters are so fun, the writing is so good for the older middle grade/younger teen audience and it’s also just really funny and snarky. massive plot twist at the end that i had totally forgotten about but very excited for the next one!(planning to read in the next fortnight)
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
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:
Complicated
The Faceless Ones / Derek Landy
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
~ I’m sophisticated, charming, suave and debonair, Professor. But I have never claimed to be civilised… ~
Well, one thing is for certain. This series NEVER gets dull. Carrying on from the events of the last book, The Faceless Ones starts strong and never lets up. It has also gotten progressively darker. And I can only imagine more darkness to come.
There is the usual banter between Skulduggery and Valkyrie, but this time out it all seems more subdued. Valkyrie is getting older, they are more accustomed to each other, the fondness grows. There are snippets though between Valkyrie and her Reflection though that make you think of the life she chose, and the one she is missing out on.
The story is this is ace. The action never lets up right until the end. The reveals were shocking. The aftermath? I gasped. Clutched. Dying to see where this goes.
China Sorrows has my heart. Valkyrie’s da has it too. And Beryl, I think she’s my favourite side character, she’s just so awful!!!
Skulduggery is still a top lad and a gentleman throughout. He’s just class.
Tanith, Fletcher, Valkyrie. Let’s see what happens in the next outing.
Audiobook Length: 7hrs, 45mins
Narrator: Rupert Degas
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- Read: 19/03/25 - 21/03/25
- Release Date: 06/04/09
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I was surprised at enjoying this as #2 didn't excite me
This did and I binge read it.
With minimal character development it's good the action is gripping.
This did and I binge read it.
With minimal character development it's good the action is gripping.
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
funny
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Another highly enjoyable read. I love that they're starting to call Skulduggery out on how irresponsible and kind of a bad person he is. I also really like Fletcher and hope we get to see more of them! Suspenseful ending but doesn't feel too much like a cliffhanger. Excited for the next book.
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No