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erikajay's review against another edition
3.0
I love the world that Holmberg created! I didn’t like this one as much as the main trilogy, but it’s still a nice story.
The whole convention and discovery/creation part of this book was really cool! I wish that convention was real!
Alive and Bennet were a fine couple. They’re both a little awkward and weird, but still cute.
The whole convention and discovery/creation part of this book was really cool! I wish that convention was real!
Alive and Bennet were a fine couple. They’re both a little awkward and weird, but still cute.
actuallycandy's review against another edition
4.0
This book is a 3.5 star read for me. But I rated it 4 purely for the enjoyment factor and my love for the main heroine Alvie Brechenmacher.
Alvie is an American magicians apprentice that has scored an apprenticeship in Englad in polymaking. Alvie is logical, methodical, intelligent, resourceful and an out of the box thinker. Fortunately she has scored the world-renowned magician Marion Praff as her mentor who is just as determined in innovation as she is.
However, along the way she runs into Bennet Cooper, a side character in the original The Paper Magician trilogy. Admittedly, the way Bennet is portrayed in the final installment of The Paper Magician series honestly made me question his likeability in this book. Thankfully, Bennet's character is somewhat redeemed in this installment and I think was a good fit for Alvie. Unfortunately, this is mostly because Bennet himself has no substance. His character is always described as thoughtful and unconfident and that is about it. What a shame considering the type of person Alvie is, who is extremely interesting herself. Which also made me wonder whether she even needed a romance, I felt Alvie as a character could of held the novel on her own.
Besides the apprenticeship and the sprinkle of romance there is scheming afoot. Admittedly, I felt very anxious towards the end. But as always with Holmberg's writing the big finale with the villain is often short lived with very little time to flesh out and appreciate. Everything is too neat and ties up to quickly and conveniently for there to be suspense for long. There is a lot of untied ends as well, like what about the new spell Alvie may have discovered? Prosecution of the villain (its only implied) The relationship status between Alvie and Bennet?
Alas, this has brought this world to an end for me. It was a ride, but I am glad it is over. I still recommend this installment though, probably the most enjoyable in The Paper Magician series.
Alvie is an American magicians apprentice that has scored an apprenticeship in Englad in polymaking. Alvie is logical, methodical, intelligent, resourceful and an out of the box thinker. Fortunately she has scored the world-renowned magician Marion Praff as her mentor who is just as determined in innovation as she is.
However, along the way she runs into Bennet Cooper, a side character in the original The Paper Magician trilogy. Admittedly, the way Bennet is portrayed in the final installment of The Paper Magician series honestly made me question his likeability in this book. Thankfully, Bennet's character is somewhat redeemed in this installment and I think was a good fit for Alvie. Unfortunately, this is mostly because Bennet himself has no substance. His character is always described as thoughtful and unconfident and that is about it. What a shame considering the type of person Alvie is, who is extremely interesting herself. Which also made me wonder whether she even needed a romance, I felt Alvie as a character could of held the novel on her own.
Besides the apprenticeship and the sprinkle of romance there is scheming afoot. Admittedly, I felt very anxious towards the end. But as always with Holmberg's writing the big finale with the villain is often short lived with very little time to flesh out and appreciate. Everything is too neat and ties up to quickly and conveniently for there to be suspense for long. There is a lot of untied ends as well, like what about the new spell Alvie may have discovered? Prosecution of the villain (its only implied) The relationship status between Alvie and Bennet?
Alas, this has brought this world to an end for me. It was a ride, but I am glad it is over. I still recommend this installment though, probably the most enjoyable in The Paper Magician series.
krhodes's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
slow-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
sofia_santana's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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
3.0
linzthebookworm's review against another edition
5.0
I adored the Plastic Magician. I liked it way more than The Paper Magician, but I did appreciate the cameo from Ceony and Mg. Thane. I loved how we were given a comparison between not only the folding magic and plastic magic but also the difference between how it's approached in America and England. These were great details that made me fall for the book quickly.
I felt that Alvie was extremely clever and relatable and that her relationship with Bennet was incredibly sweet. I don't know that I was all that surprised by who was behind all of the chaos she encounters, but I don't think it was meant to be a surprise. I can't wait to see where Alvie's story goes, and I hope that it continues soon!
For my complete review check out: http://linzthebookworm.blogspot.com/2018/08/book-review-plastic-magician-by-charlie-n-holmberg.html
I felt that Alvie was extremely clever and relatable and that her relationship with Bennet was incredibly sweet. I don't know that I was all that surprised by who was behind all of the chaos she encounters, but I don't think it was meant to be a surprise. I can't wait to see where Alvie's story goes, and I hope that it continues soon!
For my complete review check out: http://linzthebookworm.blogspot.com/2018/08/book-review-plastic-magician-by-charlie-n-holmberg.html
yougeauxcaryn's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
lazy_raven's review against another edition
4.0
Not following the same characters as the 1st 3 books, but still just as delightful.
crazybookishcool's review against another edition
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5