Reviews

The House at the Edge of Magic by Amy Sparkes

daniel1501's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

ljldml's review

hopeful slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.5

cogs_books's review

4.0

A good and fun read, quick but still a great story

confessions_of_a_bookaholic's review against another edition

3.0

When Nine steals a house shaped ornament from a woman's purse she has no idea of the adventure she is about to start. Out of curiosity she knocks on the tiny door, and watches the house grow into a huge yet odd looking house. She enters and is introduced to Flaberghast the wizard, Eric the Troll and Dr Spoon the wooden spoon. They are desperately in need of Nine's help in order to escape a curse set on them by an evil witch. 

This was a fun story. It's very entertaining, with the house being full of trickery and magic, and the characters a boisterous and madcap collection. Eric the housekeeper was my favourite. 

The storyline is good, probably aimed at the younger side of middle grade so a bit younger than I normally go for, but still an enjoyable read. If anything I would say it felt a little rushed, and there maybe wasn't quite as much character building and detail as there could have been. It was a shame because I think there is the making of an excellent middle grade fantasy here but overall lacked a bit of development.

sl0wread3r's review

lighthearted relaxing 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

This book suited for a light reading after reading some more 'serious' and emotionally-drenched books. I think Nine's character developed into more good character and I love it. Eric is so underrated and that troll.I think need more love.

xxfelixxreads's review

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

readballoon's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

elementory's review

lighthearted 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? Yes

3.25

3.3

I didn't understand half of this book

risamyers3's review

adventurous funny hopeful 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? Yes

5.0

ennie_reads's review

4.0

3.5 stars

This was a cute, wacky read. I enjoyed how weird every element of the story seemed to be... from the kilt-wearing spoon to the frog's tongue / transportation device. It was so childish and refreshing and quirky.