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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
A light easy murder mystery read. I thought this book was very youthful and I enjoyed the random bits of comedy sprinkled throughout.
4.5 stars.
I found myself a new series that I will enjoy reading, and I hope there will be many books coming out. :)
As you all know I love Boarding School stories, add to that a whiff of mystery and you got a perfect mix for me.
Though that is not all this book is about, we also got friendship, teasing, and much more.
I loved the main characters, well correction, I mostly liked Hazel. She was smart, nice, though she could use a bit more self-confidence in regards to her body and how she looks. I loved that she was really smart and did her best in school. Though she had her problems. Her being Chinese/from Hong Kong wasn't easy, during the investigation many people were looking at her wary/or accusing her.
Daisy, ah Daisy. At times I really liked her, at other times I just thought she should stop being such a bossy bitch. Thinking she is always right, while quite often, she is not. However it takes quite a while before she notices it. She is quite mean towards Hazel at times, and I hated her attitude, that is not how you treat your friends.
The mystery? It was absolutely lovely, I had a lot of fun of figuring things out together with Hazel and Daisy. There are a lot of twists and turns in the book, suspects who turn out to be innocent, suspicions on others are raised. And I loved the ending, it was perfect.
I cannot wait for the next book to come out, I immediately pre-ordered it when I saw it was coming out. :)
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I found myself a new series that I will enjoy reading, and I hope there will be many books coming out. :)
As you all know I love Boarding School stories, add to that a whiff of mystery and you got a perfect mix for me.
Though that is not all this book is about, we also got friendship, teasing, and much more.
I loved the main characters, well correction, I mostly liked Hazel. She was smart, nice, though she could use a bit more self-confidence in regards to her body and how she looks. I loved that she was really smart and did her best in school. Though she had her problems. Her being Chinese/from Hong Kong wasn't easy, during the investigation many people were looking at her wary/or accusing her.
Daisy, ah Daisy. At times I really liked her, at other times I just thought she should stop being such a bossy bitch. Thinking she is always right, while quite often, she is not. However it takes quite a while before she notices it. She is quite mean towards Hazel at times, and I hated her attitude, that is not how you treat your friends.
The mystery? It was absolutely lovely, I had a lot of fun of figuring things out together with Hazel and Daisy. There are a lot of twists and turns in the book, suspects who turn out to be innocent, suspicions on others are raised. And I loved the ending, it was perfect.
I cannot wait for the next book to come out, I immediately pre-ordered it when I saw it was coming out. :)
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
Pretty good! Would have loved it as a pre-teen/young teen! 3.5
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
This is the Middle Grade Monthly pick for June. I'm not a mystery fan, but thought I'd give it a shot.
I shouldn't have. I didn't like this one. I was bored. The writing is probably good, it just wasn't for me.
If you like mystery, give it a go. I personally need some kind of fantastical elements to keep me interested.
I shouldn't have. I didn't like this one. I was bored. The writing is probably good, it just wasn't for me.
If you like mystery, give it a go. I personally need some kind of fantastical elements to keep me interested.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Przyjaźń między bohaterkami wydaje się być trochę toxic ;/
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:
No
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
EXTREMELY cute and endearing. I read all of the Nancy Drew books in 4th grade, and I feel like in reading level and mystery level these follow right up- except they're more reflective of a modern world, and address racism/classism/privilege as a matter of course (humorously and intelligently).
Also, it's set in an all-girls boarding school. classic setting for some excellent murders.
Gosh the girls are just so great!!
Also, it's set in an all-girls boarding school. classic setting for some excellent murders.
Gosh the girls are just so great!!