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moiram's review against another edition
4.0
Not sure why they changed the reader for this third book in the series. I preferred the reader of the first two, so it took a while to get used to the change, but the story was so interesting and engrossing that I was carried along anyway.
sofia19_reading's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
tense
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? Yes
3.75
soup27's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Awesome storyline, even bigger than the other books, although the intense conversations were tiring. I just kept wishing that Christopher and Tom would stop yelling at each other. I thought for sure Tom would say he was quitting when they returned home.
ghutter05's review against another edition
3.0
Not as good as the first two, but still a solid read.
bookgirl4ever's review against another edition
4.0
Because of he and his friends' vital intervention in uncovering the plague conspiracy in the previous book, Christopher and company are invited to meet King Charles. It is on this special occasion that Christopher actually saves the life of the king and is sent to travel with his sister back to France to uncover the plot to murder the descendants of a previous French (can't remember which one) and keep his sister alive. While investigating he learns of a sacred mission of the Knights of the Templar and a great lost treasure.
Middle school.
Middle school.
deelightfull's review against another edition
3.0
It's getting crazier and crazier, very much a Dan Brown style book for the tween set. One again, the tween whi is its primary audience loved it.
bonzaklibo's review against another edition
4.0
Just as much fun as the previous installments. Although I am conflicted about the ending. The Raven is a very intriguing addition, however, I am also a bit sad about the series no longer consisting of stand alone books, since cliffhangers suck. I also really like that this series doesn't shy away from consequences given how dark the plots can get. It's definitely still a children's series, but people really die and it seems like Sally may be permanently disabled (which will also be really important representation). Children understand when they're being condescended to and I like that this series doesn't do that.
acidmeringue's review against another edition
5.0
First reread: Jan 2023
I am screaming (seems my reaction to finishing this didn't change) I forgot how incredible this book is. It is perfect, it is incredible, it is stunning. It is the moment. Tomorrow I will start book 4 and then read book 5 and then BOOK SIX IS HERE I AM SO EXCITED.
First read: July 2021
I'm not even sure why I'm writing this because I have no thoughts other than a ceaseless scream. I can't breathe. This was so good?? I love the relationship Tom and Christopher have. I love Sally. She's a queen. She's so smart and badass. I love Christopher. I relate to Tom's love of food. Did I mention I really love Tom and Christopher's relationship? It makes me incredibly happy. Another reason I loved this one so much is because the characters are searching for the templar treasure, which is the same thing being searched for in National Treasure. And (don't judge me) that is one of my favorite movies of all time. Anyway. I loved this one. The climax was just *chefs kiss*. Like wow. Obsessed. I'm also super excited for the next one. The letter at the end gave me chills and the blurb for book 4 is ahhhHHH. The memory loss thing better be good though. We know how that went down in The Deceiver's Heart. We'll see.
I am screaming (seems my reaction to finishing this didn't change) I forgot how incredible this book is. It is perfect, it is incredible, it is stunning. It is the moment. Tomorrow I will start book 4 and then read book 5 and then BOOK SIX IS HERE I AM SO EXCITED.
First read: July 2021
I'm not even sure why I'm writing this because I have no thoughts other than a ceaseless scream. I can't breathe. This was so good?? I love the relationship Tom and Christopher have. I love Sally. She's a queen. She's so smart and badass. I love Christopher. I relate to Tom's love of food. Did I mention I really love Tom and Christopher's relationship? It makes me incredibly happy. Another reason I loved this one so much is because the characters are searching for the templar treasure, which is the same thing being searched for in National Treasure. And (don't judge me) that is one of my favorite movies of all time. Anyway. I loved this one. The climax was just *chefs kiss*. Like wow. Obsessed. I'm also super excited for the next one. The letter at the end gave me chills and the blurb for book 4 is ahhhHHH. The memory loss thing better be good though. We know how that went down in The Deceiver's Heart. We'll see.
saturnia's review against another edition
4.0
It was okay. It wasn't a bad book (but it also wasn't the best espionage/coding/mystery book I've read). I would have really loved it, had I read it, say, two years ago. The cover says it's for ages 10-14, and i'm currently 14 and I feel like I was a tiny bit too old to enjoy it. It was really fun to solve the codes alongside Christopher Rowe. Fun Fact: I accidentally borrowed the 3rd book instead of the 1st book, so now I'm reading the 2nd book then onto the 1st. That wasn't funny :)