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ravengrimsbane's review
3.0
Take a look, it's in a book...
sorry, couldn't resist
After losing her father, Alice is taken in by an "uncle" she never knew existed. One night, she sneaks into the library she was warned to not go into (what better way to make a child want to go somewhere, right?), and discovers she can read certain books, and literally enter a different world.
The book was ok. I think my biggest complaint is that I had no concept of how much time passed in the story, and as a result, things seemed rushed.
sorry, couldn't resist
After losing her father, Alice is taken in by an "uncle" she never knew existed. One night, she sneaks into the library she was warned to not go into (what better way to make a child want to go somewhere, right?), and discovers she can read certain books, and literally enter a different world.
The book was ok. I think my biggest complaint is that I had no concept of how much time passed in the story, and as a result, things seemed rushed.
gottimus's review
4.0
I liked this series. It's a good Young Adult book that has magic and mystery. I really enjoyed how the kids learned magic.
amotisse's review against another edition
5.0
What a wonderful adventure!
Any adventure with books, libraries, curious people and creatures is enough to get me in!
My daughter borrowed this one from the school library for me...I've been reading too many at once to finish it but loved it.
Had an open ending...maybe there's more?!
Any adventure with books, libraries, curious people and creatures is enough to get me in!
My daughter borrowed this one from the school library for me...I've been reading too many at once to finish it but loved it.
Had an open ending...maybe there's more?!
tani's review
3.0
3.5 stars. I probably never would have picked this book up, but I loved The Shadow Campaigns, so I thought I would give this a try. I'm not much of a middle grade reader, to be honest, but I thought this was really cute. If I had a child, I would certainly read this one to him or her. And although middle grade tends too far toward the simplistic for me to generally get enthusiastic about it, I enjoyed this and will read more of it.
For me, the biggest strength of this book was the main character, Alice. She's spunky and clever, and she doesn't let expediency overwhelm her sense of morality. I enjoyed the innovative solutions that she came up with for her problems, and I was rooting for her throughout the entire book.
The concept is also a lot of fun. What avid reader doesn't love the idea that there's actual magic in books? For now, it remained a fairly simple concept, but there are definitely hints that it will be explored more thoroughly as the series progresses, especially in terms of its moral implications, and because it's Django Wexler, I have faith that it will be done well.
In short, I enjoyed this short and easy read, and I'm looking forward to reading more in the series.
For me, the biggest strength of this book was the main character, Alice. She's spunky and clever, and she doesn't let expediency overwhelm her sense of morality. I enjoyed the innovative solutions that she came up with for her problems, and I was rooting for her throughout the entire book.
The concept is also a lot of fun. What avid reader doesn't love the idea that there's actual magic in books? For now, it remained a fairly simple concept, but there are definitely hints that it will be explored more thoroughly as the series progresses, especially in terms of its moral implications, and because it's Django Wexler, I have faith that it will be done well.
In short, I enjoyed this short and easy read, and I'm looking forward to reading more in the series.
sleeka's review
5.0
The Shadow Campaigns series brought me here and now I can confidently say that Mr. Wexler has become one of my favorite authors ever. Alice's gotta be the most badass 12-year-old I know. Well done!
momloves2read's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death