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severuspls's review against another edition
4.0
4.25
"The door opened and Audrey Cheng came in. She was wearing a tight jersey that showed off the shape of her body - round and lumpy."
That ending! Wow.
This book started off quite slowly I think. With most sequels, there's usually a casual introduction of about 50 pages or so which just refreshes where the story is at between the two installments. In this novel, I feel like that 'introduction stage' lasted almost 200 pages. Despite how that sounds, by no means did I think it was a boring first half of the book, it made sense to the story to have a longer introduction period as we're introduced to a new protagonist in this book.
There were a few new characters that I really enjoyed reading about in this one. Father Gregory for one definitely made my skin crawl which was the idea it seems. Also I really loved Lohan, he definitely reminded me of Fin (Finn?) from 'Nightrise'.
The climax in this was my favourite so far.
Can't wait to see how this series wraps up in the final instalment 'Oblivion', which has almost 700 pages! I've read a lot of Anthony Horowitz's books and all of them have been less than 450 pages long so this is exciting. So much content.
"The door opened and Audrey Cheng came in. She was wearing a tight jersey that showed off the shape of her body - round and lumpy."
That ending! Wow.
This book started off quite slowly I think. With most sequels, there's usually a casual introduction of about 50 pages or so which just refreshes where the story is at between the two installments. In this novel, I feel like that 'introduction stage' lasted almost 200 pages. Despite how that sounds, by no means did I think it was a boring first half of the book, it made sense to the story to have a longer introduction period as we're introduced to a new protagonist in this book.
There were a few new characters that I really enjoyed reading about in this one. Father Gregory for one definitely made my skin crawl which was the idea it seems. Also I really loved Lohan, he definitely reminded me of Fin (Finn?) from 'Nightrise'.
The climax in this was my favourite so far.
Can't wait to see how this series wraps up in the final instalment 'Oblivion', which has almost 700 pages! I've read a lot of Anthony Horowitz's books and all of them have been less than 450 pages long so this is exciting. So much content.
vee79's review against another edition
4.0
In this book we find that Hong Kong has been taken over by the Old ones and has become Necropolis! That is right the City of the Dead.Once you are in Necropolis there is no way out. This sucks for our final Gatekeeper Scarlett Adams. The Old ones are luring the other Gatekeepers to Necropolis by holding Scarlett hostage. So now everyone is coming to save the damsel in distress. Matt is back and along with the other three Gatekeeper's try to find Scarlett and they all head to Hong Kong. But is Scarlett really in distress?? Scarlett is being held captive but she discovers her power all too soon. More at www.bookbesties.com
bekah_king's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
cora_steffani's review
5.0
I really like this series.This was exactly what I want to read in this period of time.
There is to be another book in this series,but unfortunately I couldn't find any news anything about when it would be published which really upset me.I desperately want to read the next book :(
This series is easy to read,and at the same time,easy to relate with the main characters who I grew to like.It's really a pity that there is no news about the next book.
At first,I thought this series wouldn't appeal to me,but I found myself love it.
The whole series is full of adventure,suspense and unexpected events.I was on the edge my seat through the whole series.
All in all,it's worth a try.A quick,easy and fun read
I'm gonna read more of the Anthony Horowitz's works.
There is to be another book in this series,but unfortunately I couldn't find any news anything about when it would be published which really upset me.I desperately want to read the next book :(
This series is easy to read,and at the same time,easy to relate with the main characters who I grew to like.It's really a pity that there is no news about the next book.
At first,I thought this series wouldn't appeal to me,but I found myself love it.
The whole series is full of adventure,suspense and unexpected events.I was on the edge my seat through the whole series.
All in all,it's worth a try.A quick,easy and fun read
I'm gonna read more of the Anthony Horowitz's works.
thecanadagoose's review against another edition
4.0
Book number 4 of the series, and it definitely takes it one step further once again! I confess that upon reflection my enthusiasm towards the book has been curbed a little, but it was still a fantastic read.
We begin following a new character, Scarlett Adams, in London - who is quickly revealed to be the last of the Five. After escaping the clutches of a kidnapping (and travelling through one of the magic doors), Scarlett attempts to return to her normal life. However, her visits to the dreamworld and a strange feeling she is being watched complicates this effort. After a series of unfortunate events (thanks [a:Lemony Snicket|36746|Lemony Snicket|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1199734355p2/36746.jpg]!), she unwillingly travels to Hong Kong at the behest of her father.
Meanwhile in Peru, Matt discovers Scarlett through a media storm surrounding her kidnapping. The rest of the Five decide to travel to London in order to collect her. The Old Ones, the ancient evil, attempt to stop them using the distraction of the diary of the Mad Monk, which outlines everything known about them and the Five. This distraction is successful, and Matt misses Scarlett by seconds.
Upon arrival to Hong Kong, Scarlett finds herself in the care of Mrs Cheng, who says her father is away on urgent business. Strange things continue to occur around Scarlett, and she finds herself in the middle of something beyond her imagining. The rest of the novel focusses on Scarlett trying to escape Hong Kong, and Matt attempting to rescue her from the city.
This book was a bit of a rollercoaster ride. It jumps into the action very quickly, before coming to almost a complete stop and reading almost like a first book in a series; this makes sense due to introducing an entirely new character.
[a:Horowitz|7155094|Ben Horowitz|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1389896445p2/7155094.jpg] introduces lots of nice mythology and possibly divinity into the dreamworld in this segment of the series, which is nice to see (once again coming from a [a:Tolkien|656983|J.R.R. Tolkien|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1648968349p2/656983.jpg] fan). However, there tends to be a lack of explanation of the origin of these and they are slightly brushed over. I hope these are explored further in the final instalment of the series... though I fear they may not be.
A significant chunk of the story is focussed around the characters making plans that are doomed to fail, which gets a little frustrating. I believe it's meant to reflect the hopelessness of their situation and the impossibility of the Five's task. However, for a reader it can be a little annoying to spend a large amount of time reading about a plan, which fails within a couple of pages.
I feel as though I've focussed on the negatives, but that doesn't take away from how good the story actually is. I really enjoy the evil that [a:Horowitz|7155094|Ben Horowitz|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1389896445p2/7155094.jpg] has created, and the way he interweaves it into current society. He once again delves into globalisation and touches on subjects that we should be aware of, but always in a way that's accessible to a young reader.
Overall, once again I would highly recommend this to a young adult (and adult) audience. It's a great coagulation of horror, fantasy and magic wrapped up inside the world around us. With a jaw-dropping ending, it's a wonderful prelude to the conclusion of this story.
We begin following a new character, Scarlett Adams, in London - who is quickly revealed to be the last of the Five. After escaping the clutches of a kidnapping (and travelling through one of the magic doors), Scarlett attempts to return to her normal life. However, her visits to the dreamworld and a strange feeling she is being watched complicates this effort. After a series of unfortunate events (thanks [a:Lemony Snicket|36746|Lemony Snicket|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1199734355p2/36746.jpg]!), she unwillingly travels to Hong Kong at the behest of her father.
Meanwhile in Peru, Matt discovers Scarlett through a media storm surrounding her kidnapping. The rest of the Five decide to travel to London in order to collect her. The Old Ones, the ancient evil, attempt to stop them using the distraction of the diary of the Mad Monk, which outlines everything known about them and the Five. This distraction is successful, and Matt misses Scarlett by seconds.
Upon arrival to Hong Kong, Scarlett finds herself in the care of Mrs Cheng, who says her father is away on urgent business. Strange things continue to occur around Scarlett, and she finds herself in the middle of something beyond her imagining. The rest of the novel focusses on Scarlett trying to escape Hong Kong, and Matt attempting to rescue her from the city.
This book was a bit of a rollercoaster ride. It jumps into the action very quickly, before coming to almost a complete stop and reading almost like a first book in a series; this makes sense due to introducing an entirely new character.
[a:Horowitz|7155094|Ben Horowitz|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1389896445p2/7155094.jpg] introduces lots of nice mythology and possibly divinity into the dreamworld in this segment of the series, which is nice to see (once again coming from a [a:Tolkien|656983|J.R.R. Tolkien|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1648968349p2/656983.jpg] fan). However, there tends to be a lack of explanation of the origin of these and they are slightly brushed over. I hope these are explored further in the final instalment of the series... though I fear they may not be.
A significant chunk of the story is focussed around the characters making plans that are doomed to fail, which gets a little frustrating. I believe it's meant to reflect the hopelessness of their situation and the impossibility of the Five's task. However, for a reader it can be a little annoying to spend a large amount of time reading about a plan, which fails within a couple of pages.
I feel as though I've focussed on the negatives, but that doesn't take away from how good the story actually is. I really enjoy the evil that [a:Horowitz|7155094|Ben Horowitz|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1389896445p2/7155094.jpg] has created, and the way he interweaves it into current society. He once again delves into globalisation and touches on subjects that we should be aware of, but always in a way that's accessible to a young reader.
Overall, once again I would highly recommend this to a young adult (and adult) audience. It's a great coagulation of horror, fantasy and magic wrapped up inside the world around us. With a jaw-dropping ending, it's a wonderful prelude to the conclusion of this story.
booksaremyparadise's review against another edition
4.0
This was definitely the best of the series so far. I loved the vibe of the book, the way the "Necropolis" was described and Scarlett turned out to be my fave of the five, so it was great to read from her perspective. I really want to see this visualized. I hope it's gonna get even darker in the finale, the only one which I actually haven't read. (I mean it's obvious the five are gonna defeat the Old Ones, but I'm still excited for the journey.) Please just don't kill Richard!!!
lejazzhotbaby's review against another edition
4.0
I've had this book since it came out and I didn't re-read the others before finally getting to this one so excuse me if my review seems odd.
Anywho Necropolis is the 4th book in the Power of Five series and it introduces the final gatekeeper and only girl Scarlet as she is in present time. Scarlet is a good character, I liked her and found myself rooting for her. I also liked the glimpse we got into Matt's childhood before he lost his parents. It was so sad but good to read. Could have done with more Jamie and Pedro but it was a good book.
It's at least made me want to read the final book sooner rather than later...finally.
Anywho Necropolis is the 4th book in the Power of Five series and it introduces the final gatekeeper and only girl Scarlet as she is in present time. Scarlet is a good character, I liked her and found myself rooting for her. I also liked the glimpse we got into Matt's childhood before he lost his parents. It was so sad but good to read. Could have done with more Jamie and Pedro but it was a good book.
It's at least made me want to read the final book sooner rather than later...finally.