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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
the first one was so good so i really expected more from this book. there was no urgency in the plot, it just kind of moved from plot to plot. susan spent the whole time being conflicted and not really doing anything of her own volition.
the biggest redeeming qualities is the whole 1980s magic vibe.
the biggest redeeming qualities is the whole 1980s magic vibe.
adventurous
I didn't realize this was the second in a series when I first picked it up but I didn't feel like I needed to read the first to enjoy this one. However, I do think reading The Left-Handed Booksellers of London first would have given me a deeper appreciation of the lore and previously established relationships betweem the characters.
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
This was a grand culmination of this duology. I enjoyed the storyline and the pace of the story. It was so fun to enter back into the world of the left and right booksellers. I'm not sure if Nix will write more in this world, but if so, I can't wait!
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
The Sinister Booksellers of Bath is a truly epic fantasy. I thoroughly enjoyed the world that was built in The Left-Handed Booksellers of London and the second book continued to grow and expand upon this.
A sorcerous map is discovered in Bath and Merlin is in great Danger. It is up to Merlin's sister, Vivian and Susan Arkshaw to save Merlin but in the process, Susan has to deal with her own magical heritage. Susan finds herself caught up in a centuries old mystery, full of disappearances and deaths with a murderous Ancient Sovereign at the centre of it all.
One line that stood out to me while reading, was that the Booksellers have a tendency to over-share information. This line felt fitting as a description for the book. It was heavy on background and built such a vivid world and history for me to enjoy. For a YA fantasy, the world is really well developed.
It is a quick read with a great cast of characters. I really enjoyed Susan's story and how she is struggling with accepting how her life is changing. While there is a romance it is very subtle, which I felt was perfect for this story. It didn't feel like it overshadowed the main storyline, it complimented it nicely.
Thank you to Allen & Unwin Australia for gifting me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
A sorcerous map is discovered in Bath and Merlin is in great Danger. It is up to Merlin's sister, Vivian and Susan Arkshaw to save Merlin but in the process, Susan has to deal with her own magical heritage. Susan finds herself caught up in a centuries old mystery, full of disappearances and deaths with a murderous Ancient Sovereign at the centre of it all.
One line that stood out to me while reading, was that the Booksellers have a tendency to over-share information. This line felt fitting as a description for the book. It was heavy on background and built such a vivid world and history for me to enjoy. For a YA fantasy, the world is really well developed.
It is a quick read with a great cast of characters. I really enjoyed Susan's story and how she is struggling with accepting how her life is changing. While there is a romance it is very subtle, which I felt was perfect for this story. It didn't feel like it overshadowed the main storyline, it complimented it nicely.
Thank you to Allen & Unwin Australia for gifting me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.