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4.2 AVERAGE
4.2 AVERAGE
I am just so in love with this fun little romp of a series. It is one of those series where I just am filled with happiness. Chris Colfer has created this world and these characters to do just that.
Beyond the Kingdoms means exactly that. Instead of focusing primarily on the fairy tails we know and love, this time we branch out to worlds like Neverland and Oz. Which made for some fun little adventures and even seeing how these characters are different then what we know them as.
Can I also just say that there was a reveal at the end of the last book where I was hesitant with the route we were about to take. However Colfer must have known what I was thinking because he flipped that direction and I am so happy because it didn't follow that traditional plot mechanic.
Beyond the Kingdoms means exactly that. Instead of focusing primarily on the fairy tails we know and love, this time we branch out to worlds like Neverland and Oz. Which made for some fun little adventures and even seeing how these characters are different then what we know them as.
Can I also just say that there was a reveal at the end of the last book where I was hesitant with the route we were about to take. However Colfer must have known what I was thinking because he flipped that direction and I am so happy because it didn't follow that traditional plot mechanic.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Oh my goodness, what a cliffhanger ending! This book was much more exciting than the third installment, I finished this one in just 2 days. I loved the introduction of the new stories and characters.
This series has been so much fun, I cannot wait to finish the last 2 books.
Also, I loved the relationship between Arthur and Alex. And Merlin and Mother Goose! I want to see those pairs again in the last 2 books.
This series has been so much fun, I cannot wait to finish the last 2 books.
Also, I loved the relationship between Arthur and Alex. And Merlin and Mother Goose! I want to see those pairs again in the last 2 books.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Reading vlog: https://youtu.be/Pea0IUzpJEg
Buddy read with Kat from KatsReadingCorner!
I was so excited to learn that a major plot would be exploring other fictional worlds and learning the differences of those to that of the fairytale world. I loved that. It was so cool and I enjoyed seeing how our main characters interacted with other classic story characters. I did like that we still got some input from the Other World as that broke up some of the crazy non stop adventure of the main plot, whilst unfolding a mystery there (although I still by my statement that the Book Huggers are irrelevant and unnecessary).
I had a bit of a conflicting thought process throughout this read because although I loved reading about all the story book characters (especially Mother Goose flirting with Merlin lol), it became too repetitive very quickly and it just kept going and doing the same thing for too long.
I also found that the with holding of certain information was quite cruel. I understand why the character felt like they had to keep that secret, but surely they should have done what was right for those left behind, because it would have saved so much distress, grief and confusion, the council would have taken things more seriously and it would have saved so much time for other things to be developed.
I liked how central Alex was, but more specifically, with her struggling with controlling her emotions (and rightly so, if she's being made to feel like she's going insane).
Alex really does take book boyfriends to the next level though!
Some choices were made for "entertainment" which I didn't enjoy too much.
I wasn't impressed with how a pregnant character was written. I think it was supposed to be funny but it took the stereotypical over emotional due to hormones vibe too far and just felt like it was taking the mick in the least tasteful way ever.
I found that there wasn't an even coverage of character conversation with such a big group being the main focus for most of the time. It's almost as if the author forgot other characters were around, so they'd chip in every so often, but it didn't feel cohesive. Side stepping into another character related thing, I was constantly wondering where Cornellious was and it wasn't until the last fourth that his reason for not being around so much was explained. Again, it felt like another example of the author not being able to keep track of all the characters.
So, I ended up rewatching an episode of The 10th Kingdom and realised how similar in idea this series is to that early 2000's show. Also, whilst reading the section about Arthur, it made me have a flashback to the never-ending story where it felt like the characters were breaking the fourth wall about being a story someone else is reading. It was both eery and captivating.
I did find a lot of things that didn't work for me, but I think that was down to going for such an ambitious plot, with a lot of things happening at once. It still made for an incredibly gripping and entertaining adventure what was very fast to read and has me still excited to get to the next installment.
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! >(^_^)<
Gén
Buddy read with Kat from KatsReadingCorner!
I was so excited to learn that a major plot would be exploring other fictional worlds and learning the differences of those to that of the fairytale world. I loved that. It was so cool and I enjoyed seeing how our main characters interacted with other classic story characters. I did like that we still got some input from the Other World as that broke up some of the crazy non stop adventure of the main plot, whilst unfolding a mystery there (although I still by my statement that the Book Huggers are irrelevant and unnecessary).
I had a bit of a conflicting thought process throughout this read because although I loved reading about all the story book characters (especially Mother Goose flirting with Merlin lol), it became too repetitive very quickly and it just kept going and doing the same thing for too long.
I also found that the with holding of certain information was quite cruel. I understand why the character felt like they had to keep that secret, but surely they should have done what was right for those left behind, because it would have saved so much distress, grief and confusion, the council would have taken things more seriously and it would have saved so much time for other things to be developed.
I liked how central Alex was, but more specifically, with her struggling with controlling her emotions (and rightly so, if she's being made to feel like she's going insane).
Alex really does take book boyfriends to the next level though!
Some choices were made for "entertainment" which I didn't enjoy too much.
I wasn't impressed with how a pregnant character was written. I think it was supposed to be funny but it took the stereotypical over emotional due to hormones vibe too far and just felt like it was taking the mick in the least tasteful way ever.
I found that there wasn't an even coverage of character conversation with such a big group being the main focus for most of the time. It's almost as if the author forgot other characters were around, so they'd chip in every so often, but it didn't feel cohesive. Side stepping into another character related thing, I was constantly wondering where Cornellious was and it wasn't until the last fourth that his reason for not being around so much was explained. Again, it felt like another example of the author not being able to keep track of all the characters.
So, I ended up rewatching an episode of The 10th Kingdom and realised how similar in idea this series is to that early 2000's show. Also, whilst reading the section about Arthur, it made me have a flashback to the never-ending story where it felt like the characters were breaking the fourth wall about being a story someone else is reading. It was both eery and captivating.
I did find a lot of things that didn't work for me, but I think that was down to going for such an ambitious plot, with a lot of things happening at once. It still made for an incredibly gripping and entertaining adventure what was very fast to read and has me still excited to get to the next installment.
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! >(^_^)<
Gén
I loved this book! It is totally different from other books I have read and hooked me up immediately!
**Warning: this text may contain spoilers** Estuvo lento y un poco aburrida la parte de Robin Hood lo demás fue estupendo , lo de Alex en Camelot , a los lugares que fueron , lo de Bree
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-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:
Yes
adventurous
lighthearted