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bookworm_bobbie's review against another edition
Excellent concept, poorly executed. The writing was bland, and we were being told everything, rather than shown it. Perhaps it’s just not my humour style, but it wasn’t funny in the slightest.
mopman94's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
mdumler's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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
4.75
bottomhat's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
slawler's review against another edition
5.0
Fun coming-of-age story. It's a mystery, but it felt like a heist. Loved the characters.
whimsicalmeerkat's review against another edition
4.0
Some definite pacing issues. 200 pages in I still wasn’t sure if I liked it, but it picked up after that, and I really enjoyed the rest. At least half a star is for the Thatcher bashing.
gwen_c6's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
avadore's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
3.75
One of those stories that was moving at a clip until it wasn't, the chase with the old was too long or the bit with the scarecrow was unnecessary. Too much stuff in those back ten chapters when I just wanted the mystery to wrap up instead of more world building. Keen to hear more from these weirdos though, looking forward to more magical shenanigans.
naia_p's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
good story, not well written
evreardon's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
This was not my thing. It wasn’t bad but I didn’t love it. I just kept reading so I could finish it.