arammrz's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.25
abbey_marie's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
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? No
5.0
Really enjoyed this book! A great sequel and just as magical as the first! Might be more suitable for older readers, just like the first, since some scenes could be scary or intense for younger readers. If your child is able to handle Harry Potter, this is a bit lighter so they should enjoy this series. Also loved the line, my favorite out of the entire book, “You can’t be brave if you don’t get scared.” I think it’s a great theme in the book, alongside courage, found family, and coming together for a bigger cause. Great read!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Violence, Grief, Murder, and Death
Minor: Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and Bullying
karoliiine's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
The Hatmakers series seems to be growing with its audience: the stakes are higher, the magic darker, the villain more frightening, the plot more complex. The Hatmakers won me over with its charm and sense of humour, but an adult reader will identify the villain at their first appearance. In this sequel, the twists are less forseeable. I loved this quirky, hopeful story about family and the power of friendship.
As in the first book, I loved the wonderfull inventive glossary.
The audiobook read by the author is delightful.
As in the first book, I loved the wonderfull inventive glossary.
The audiobook read by the author is delightful.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping, Grief, Death, Death of parent, Bullying, Confinement, Murder, and Physical abuse
Minor: Animal death, War, and Sexism
librarianlayla's review against another edition
5.0
Whimsical, adventurous and filled with hope.
A wonderful end to this duology - loved every minute of it.
If you love books filled with mystery, magic and friendship- then this duology is for you!
A wonderful end to this duology - loved every minute of it.
If you love books filled with mystery, magic and friendship- then this duology is for you!
liz_liz's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
puddleglum1983's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
lestaslettering's review against another edition
5.0
The fourth wing, then this. 2023 is weaving the kind of magic 16 year old me discovered a decade ago with all beautiful books and series and the opportunity to read them for the first time. I'm sad this book came to an end and I wish for a short time atleast I could get hit with amnesia just to experience the feeling of reading this series for the first time
skylarkblue1's review against another edition
5.0
Content warnings: grief, light torture
I loved it, got eerily dark at points though aha!
A fantastic continuation of The Hatmakers! If you loved the first you'd be sure to love this one. The character arcs continue nicely too! Sam has grown into such a wonderful character!! I would love to read more about her adventures and journey forward!!
Honestly I would love to see more art and visuals about the watchmakers house, the descriptions where stunningly and lightly steam punk, sounds like a dream house!
I loved it, got eerily dark at points though aha!
A fantastic continuation of The Hatmakers! If you loved the first you'd be sure to love this one. The character arcs continue nicely too! Sam has grown into such a wonderful character!! I would love to read more about her adventures and journey forward!!
Honestly I would love to see more art and visuals about the watchmakers house, the descriptions where stunningly and lightly steam punk, sounds like a dream house!
oui_oui_baguette's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0