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sumayyaha's review against another edition
5.0
Rating - 5 Stars
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This was a great addition to the adventures of Chirstopher Rowe. And I was fearful for their lives near the end...
Anyway I really hope the next book is out sooner rather than later.
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This was a great addition to the adventures of Chirstopher Rowe. And I was fearful for their lives near the end...
Anyway I really hope the next book is out sooner rather than later.
lsparrow's review against another edition
3.0
this installment in the series did not hold me as the earlier ones. I still love the characters.
acidmeringue's review against another edition
5.0
First reread, January 2023
I read this in a day the first time apparently. I don't doubt it.
My memory is so bad that not even two years later and it almost feels like I'm reading it for the first time again. I remembered some key things (some of them a few pages before the reveal) and, even knowing the ending, STILL cried after chapter 49 (it was painful). And it's held up. My original review is dramatic but true: it IS an incredible series. I think everyone should read it.
I do have a complaint, for once. I don't like how every book ends the same way; as in, conflict-resolution-wise. I understand, it's a good way to wrap up violent plotlines (some of them get pretty violent). But book 4 easily could have ended differently. Yes, it made sense with his character, but it just as easily couldn't have happened. I'm curious to see how Kevin will handle wrapping up the plot with the Raven.
My last thought: my friend and I have been rereading the series together in anticipation of book 6, and have been trading predictions on who the Raven might be (because we believe it's someone who we've either met in the books or has been mentioned at some point; my current best prediction is But our predictions have continued to get more ridiculous. My friend accused Lord Ashcombe and King Charles (I almost murdered her) and I joked that Benedict is behind all of this, he just faked his death and Christopher is the ultimate unreliable narrator because we only know the man through his eyes. Anyway. Thank you Esther for going on this journey with me. It ends in 11 days.
I've loved this series since the seventh grade and I'm in my first year of college. I don't know if I'm ready.
First read, August 2021
Ho. Ly. Crap. This was very good. Like very very good. The entire series is good. So good I can't pick a favorite book. That doesn't happen often. Anyway. Please read this series if you can. Yes, it's middle grade, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy it. It has pirates and explosions and codes and mysteries. It has a plague and conspiracies and assassins. It has a trio of best friends: a giant boy with a heart of gold, a sharp and kind girl, and a boy with a heart for mischief who always protects his friends. There's something for everyone.
You'd be surprised at how much you can learn from a middle grade book series. I learned so much about the 1660s, the plague, apothecaries, the templar's treasure, even folktales. Please, give this book a try. It's a hidden gem. I've read few books at this level. (and I've read many, MANY books.) I promise, you won't regret it.
I read this in a day the first time apparently. I don't doubt it.
My memory is so bad that not even two years later and it almost feels like I'm reading it for the first time again. I remembered some key things (some of them a few pages before the reveal) and, even knowing the ending, STILL cried after chapter 49 (it was painful). And it's held up. My original review is dramatic but true: it IS an incredible series. I think everyone should read it.
I do have a complaint, for once. I don't like how every book ends the same way; as in, conflict-resolution-wise.
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Every book (I can't remember book 5, but the first 4) end the same way: the bad guys die and everybody is happy.Spoiler
Julian didn't have to kill them.My last thought: my friend and I have been rereading the series together in anticipation of book 6, and have been trading predictions on who the Raven might be (because we believe it's someone who we've either met in the books or has been mentioned at some point; my current best prediction is
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Peter Hyde.I've loved this series since the seventh grade and I'm in my first year of college. I don't know if I'm ready.
First read, August 2021
Ho. Ly. Crap. This was very good. Like very very good. The entire series is good. So good I can't pick a favorite book. That doesn't happen often. Anyway. Please read this series if you can. Yes, it's middle grade, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy it. It has pirates and explosions and codes and mysteries. It has a plague and conspiracies and assassins. It has a trio of best friends: a giant boy with a heart of gold, a sharp and kind girl, and a boy with a heart for mischief who always protects his friends. There's something for everyone.
You'd be surprised at how much you can learn from a middle grade book series. I learned so much about the 1660s, the plague, apothecaries, the templar's treasure, even folktales. Please, give this book a try. It's a hidden gem. I've read few books at this level. (and I've read many, MANY books.) I promise, you won't regret it.
maddox22's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
3.5
kitkat1220's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
fireheart19's review against another edition
4.0
It was really good! I was disappointed that Christopher and Sally never got together though! At first I thought the amnesia was cheap, like he lost his memories and then just HAPPENED to find his friends? Ok. But all in all, it was really good
hoosgracie's review against another edition
4.0
I continue to recommend this series. It's a historical mystery with a lot of code breaking. While juvenile it has appeal for all ages.
rumourhasit's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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
3.25