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kangokaren's review
4.0
I love Somber Kitty. He is an ugly, loyal, courageous cat. May Bird has to discover who she is. Pumpkin is a very cute sounding ghost. Have fun!
the1daisymoon's review
adventurous
inspiring
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
4.75
nowuseemia's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
annagwritesandreads's review
adventurous
dark
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Note: This is the 3rd book in a trilogy, there will inherently be spoilers.
General Description:
May Bird is now 13 years old. She's been away from the Ever After for 3 years. When she receives a phone call where she swears it's Pumpkin, she has no choice but to go back. However, the Ever After is more deserted than ever. Can she and Somber Kitty find their old friends and take on Evil Bo Cleevile?
The enjoyable:
- I love the Ever After as a world, I would go back into that world any time.
- We get to explore more of the Ever After than we ever have and the side characters you meet, and the descriptions of the world, are thrilling.
- It was pretty quickly paced.
The loss of 2 stars:
- I don't really feel this is a great resolution to a series. It felt like a disjointed story.
- This also felt very rushed. We hear about Bo Cleevil for like all the books and the showdown between May and Bo lasts I think less than 10 pages, which I just don't think does it justice.
Overall: If you're okay with open endings, you could just skip this book and stick with the first 2 in a series. However, if you do want to finish the trilogy, I think there's no harm in reading it.
General Description:
May Bird is now 13 years old. She's been away from the Ever After for 3 years. When she receives a phone call where she swears it's Pumpkin, she has no choice but to go back. However, the Ever After is more deserted than ever. Can she and Somber Kitty find their old friends and take on Evil Bo Cleevile?
The enjoyable:
- I love the Ever After as a world, I would go back into that world any time.
- We get to explore more of the Ever After than we ever have and the side characters you meet, and the descriptions of the world, are thrilling.
- It was pretty quickly paced.
The loss of 2 stars:
- I don't really feel this is a great resolution to a series. It felt like a disjointed story.
- This also felt very rushed. We hear about Bo Cleevil for like all the books and the showdown between May and Bo lasts I think less than 10 pages, which I just don't think does it justice.
Overall: If you're okay with open endings, you could just skip this book and stick with the first 2 in a series. However, if you do want to finish the trilogy, I think there's no harm in reading it.
jbarry9815's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
razzoot's review
5.0
This book series is so funny and creative. I remember reading it when I was little and thinking how this book was written just for me. That said the ending, probably one of the first books that made me cry. Talk about bittersweet but also I was bitter my favorite character stayed dead but hey, what else is new.
mirlinn's review
5.0
"only slightly more responsible than May Ellen Bird for saving the world." pumpkin passing to the beyond will be the cause for me passing on, i swear. what a phenomenal children's series, well worth the re-read and just as emotionally impactful.
sanjivani's review
5.0
I remember getting the 2nd book when there was a sale. I read it when I was 14. I found it horribly sad.
I Never thought I would read the next one ever.
I'm 22, now - someone with anxiety and depression. Somehow i understand it all. The story, from may to the lady, to Bo.
It is sad but isn't the world sad too- also it is beautiful and hopeful and very lovely to live in.
There are so many lose ends and wonderful writing, so well written and poetic, melancholy but bravery all wrapped up as gem in kids section.
Maybe, we just need to be patient to understand them- like may - go through some years- to come back home.
I Never thought I would read the next one ever.
I'm 22, now - someone with anxiety and depression. Somehow i understand it all. The story, from may to the lady, to Bo.
It is sad but isn't the world sad too- also it is beautiful and hopeful and very lovely to live in.
There are so many lose ends and wonderful writing, so well written and poetic, melancholy but bravery all wrapped up as gem in kids section.
Maybe, we just need to be patient to understand them- like may - go through some years- to come back home.