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The Alchemyst

Michael Scott

3.63 AVERAGE


Josh Newman they could never make me hate you

I Grew up on these books and decided to reread them- best decision I have made this year. The nostalgia is simply unmatched and the magic system will always fascinate me.

5/5 simply for the vibes.

Ein schöner Auftakt für die Reihe. Die ganze Reise gefällt mir sehr.
adventurous medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

If you like Doctor Who, you will like this series.
adventurous tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Started off a little slow for my liking, but my the middle to end it picked up and hooked me enough to want to read the next in the series. 
adventurous funny tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious 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
adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

Myths, magics, mayhem, and a journey from immortality to mortality along the way. 
adventurous funny hopeful mysterious relaxing tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes

The first book in a series is all about world building and laying the groundwork for the series. I liked how the magical world was revealed piece by piece to the reader and the main characters. The touches of history, myth, legend and historical figures was also fun. Slow start for sure, but little action scenes carried me through. I got to the end and I was left wanting more!

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