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saloniporwal's review against another edition
Ruby Redfort knows that LB- the respected boss of Spectrum 8 Bradley Baker, The most precious and accomplished secret agent. She can't alert the others because there is a high chance that they won't believe her. After all, she is just a thirteen year old. Ruby knows the Count is working for someone else. And that there an agent is helping him. It's time for Ruby to do some research and track down the traitor for once and for all.
This is so unexpected. That's all I can say after finishing this book. Over the course of the book, we learn about new villains and the flashbacks were too good. I'd say it's the best book in the series. I can't spoil the anything for you, but I'll tell you this much. Lauren Child doesn't disappoint you at all. In the end, all the previous books are connected to the finale and the loose ends are perfectly tied up. This is the best ending you could ever want to an epic series. I don't know if this is a spoiler, but I want to mention that I loved that the actual climax, action, and reveal happens in the last 20 pages of the book. (I'm not sure. I read it over a week ago) Every single good point about the previous books is imbibed into this one. It is irresistible, and you just can't put it down. The mystery is super hard, and I couldn't crack any of the mini cases before Ruby. (Maybe just because I'm stupid). The only part that I didn't enjoy was when the flashbacks kept coming every now and then but they weren't interesting. Maybe it's just me, but i would have appreciated those bits more if their importance was previously established. I'm a fan of Ruby Redfort and I'm obviously upset to say goodbye to her, but this is the best farewell I could hope for. And I'm looking forward to reading Clarice Bean!
Special Note-
As an author in progress, I've heard of a technique in which the writer drops bread crumbs aka clues, all leading to a major event. The plan is to get the reader to notice these, but not solve them before the protagonist does. Every now and then, you let the audience in the secret or they get bored. But here's why it works. Every time the reader thinks the crumbs are over and is read to close the book, the writer magically gets out more. If you've zoned out, what I mean is that this series (mainly book) is the perfect example. If you are a writer, there's definitely stuff that you can learn from it.
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This is so unexpected. That's all I can say after finishing this book. Over the course of the book, we learn about new villains and the flashbacks were too good. I'd say it's the best book in the series. I can't spoil the anything for you, but I'll tell you this much. Lauren Child doesn't disappoint you at all. In the end, all the previous books are connected to the finale and the loose ends are perfectly tied up. This is the best ending you could ever want to an epic series. I don't know if this is a spoiler, but I want to mention that I loved that the actual climax, action, and reveal happens in the last 20 pages of the book. (I'm not sure. I read it over a week ago) Every single good point about the previous books is imbibed into this one. It is irresistible, and you just can't put it down. The mystery is super hard, and I couldn't crack any of the mini cases before Ruby. (Maybe just because I'm stupid). The only part that I didn't enjoy was when the flashbacks kept coming every now and then but they weren't interesting. Maybe it's just me, but i would have appreciated those bits more if their importance was previously established. I'm a fan of Ruby Redfort and I'm obviously upset to say goodbye to her, but this is the best farewell I could hope for. And I'm looking forward to reading Clarice Bean!
Special Note-
As an author in progress, I've heard of a technique in which the writer drops bread crumbs aka clues, all leading to a major event. The plan is to get the reader to notice these, but not solve them before the protagonist does. Every now and then, you let the audience in the secret or they get bored. But here's why it works. Every time the reader thinks the crumbs are over and is read to close the book, the writer magically gets out more. If you've zoned out, what I mean is that this series (mainly book) is the perfect example. If you are a writer, there's definitely stuff that you can learn from it.
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maryk's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
5.0
7 years ago i read the first ruby redfort book, and now i’ve finally finished the series. long story short, i cried. a lot. lauren child is an absolute genius and these books will always have a piece of my heart.
ellenarcher22's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ruggerford's review against another edition
5.0
Like so many others I found this series when I was about 12 and have grown up reading a book a year and enjoying them all hugely! (Pro tip: the best way to read Look Into My Eyes is while munching through a big jar of m&ms that you've be given for Christmas, don't ask how I know)
This final book has to get 5 stars from me even for the years of enjoyment that culminate here, but beyond that this book is a fantastic and unexpected finale! I really could not predict how it would end and it had me doubting even Clancy Crew! (Clancy is loyal as they come, trust me on this pal)
The first book (Look Into My Eyes) will always be my favourite for nostalgia reasons, but Blink and You Die is a very worthy ending to a fantastic series.
This final book has to get 5 stars from me even for the years of enjoyment that culminate here, but beyond that this book is a fantastic and unexpected finale! I really could not predict how it would end and it had me doubting even Clancy Crew! (Clancy is loyal as they come, trust me on this pal)
The first book (Look Into My Eyes) will always be my favourite for nostalgia reasons, but Blink and You Die is a very worthy ending to a fantastic series.
bericson13's review against another edition
3.0
Can I just have more please? Ruby Redfort makes for fantastic summer reading.
hgracieeees's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
The perfect resolution to the Ruby Redfort series. No matter how often I read it, the plot twists and the effortless linking of every tiny mention of even the simplest object in each of the 6 books always completely captivate me. This book makes the whole series even better than the books already were as almost stand alone plots. Finally meeting Bradley Baker in the incredibly captivating character of Mo Loveday and even the splash of romance between him and LB is a special favourite plot to me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Gun violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
archiveofrasa's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
this was the only book I had left to read for the first time and honestly: the best book in the series. what a way to end that journey, bro. I don't know if I can talk about it without giving away spoilers, but this one had so many more twists than I had expected, and I really didn't know how it would end. I think maybe I enjoyed this and the 3rd book more because I wasn't only listening to the audiobook (and hence wasn't losing focus) but either way, I still would've felt like this book was up there.
I was reading this with minimal thoughts because of my exams so tell me why I was on the edge of my seat hoping Hitch wasn't backstabbing Ruby all along. I was legitimately about to throw my book if he turned out to be Casey, he's literally in the top 3 best characters of the RR series . And my eyes got all watery over a character I just met at the start of the book, I didn't think I would feel that way but here I am. How dare you introduce me to Bradley Baker and tell me he's alive only to kill him again, WHAT THE HELL.....
I've rarely read a book (series) where I loved the characters so wholeheartedly including their flaws but Ruby, Hitch and Clancy really did it for me. I'm gonna buy physical copies of the entire series to remind myself to reread it in the future.
I was reading this with minimal thoughts because of my exams so tell me why I was on the edge of my seat
I've rarely read a book (series) where I loved the characters so wholeheartedly including their flaws but Ruby, Hitch and Clancy really did it for me. I'm gonna buy physical copies of the entire series to remind myself to reread it in the future.
yusraa_xx's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75