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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
Ahoy there mateys! I thought the first book was a standalone but I was excited enough by a new Garth Nix book to immediately read this in one sitting. This book was so much better than the first one. This tale involves a magic map that inadvertently sucks Merlin inside of it. His sister Vivian must rescue him but to do so, she needs Susan. Susan wants nothing more than to be normal and put the events of the previous book behind her. Of course, she cannot leave Merlin in danger so she is drawn into the plot to chase down a serial killer.
I rather loved this one. It is a rather straightforward story but the mystery of how and why there was a serial killer was engaging. I loved watching Susan come to terms with her past and future. I still find Merlin (and his clothing choices) to be fun. I loved the setting of Bath and the Old One who lives there. The idea of the Booksellers and their work is happy. This book ends somewhat predictably but satisfactorily. If there is another in the series, I will happily read it. Arrr!
I rather loved this one. It is a rather straightforward story but the mystery of how and why there was a serial killer was engaging. I loved watching Susan come to terms with her past and future. I still find Merlin (and his clothing choices) to be fun. I loved the setting of Bath and the Old One who lives there. The idea of the Booksellers and their work is happy. This book ends somewhat predictably but satisfactorily. If there is another in the series, I will happily read it. Arrr!
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Absolutely delightful. I enjoyed this even more than the first.
First 5 star of the year and I couldn't be happier! Such a creative magic system and so fast paced. Thinking about it constantly when not reading, and so sad that I can't jump straight into the next book. So glad I discovered Garth Nix in book club last year.
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Nix delivers again
Love this series, the character and plot are wonderful. Already looking forward to the next book in the series. Love everything about it but needs recipes in the end notes
Love this series, the character and plot are wonderful. Already looking forward to the next book in the series. Love everything about it but needs recipes in the end notes
After reading the Lefthanded booksellers I was so excited that there was a sequel, but sadly I now feel it should have remained a standalone and bowed out on a high ☹️. Reading the first book I was drawn into this secret word and loved the way things were explained and felt the story and the scenes around me - I was immersed! This time however we just didn’t get enough explanation of what was happening and why, and then the bad guy just changes their mind WTF! There is so much build up to Susan’s dad “waking” up and I really hoped this was going to save the book for me a little, then we aren’t even part of that story. I felt like the author just couldn’t be bothered, just cashing in on the following of the first book. There was some funny sections and the banter between Susan, Merlin and Vivian was still there but the story around then left me flat. Shame, I generally like Garth Nix books but I felt his heart wasn’t in this one.