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koseuta's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
kelliexdeath's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? No
4.0
I read this as part of a middle school teachers’ book club. I thought it was a creative, fast-paced read!
monniebiloney's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Wow, an amazing novel! I'm shocked it's their debut cuz they did everything perfectly?? like no mistakes at all? I'm flabbergasted at such a hidden gem
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Police brutality
Minor: Vomit, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Gaslighting
crystalsparkles's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
charlottexx1234123's review against another edition
3.0
It was a pretty good book. It was enjoyable but after a while it became kind of stale. If there was a sequel I wouldn't look for it/buy it but I would check it out of a library without hesitation.
clothilde_jn's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
accidental_jumpscare's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.0
adrzeck's review against another edition
3.0
Puzzles and investigations by younger characters into a conspiracy to unseat Charles II of England. Lots of decoding and games within games. It was fun.
shaundell's review against another edition
3.0
Normally, I'm not thrilled about fantasy. However, this is a great book! A quick, easy read. Christopher Rowe is an apprentice to Master Benedict. Christopher is great at solving puzzles and following clues and he will need to do both in order to solve the crime of his Master's death. Set in the Middle Ages in England. Nominated for the Beehive Book Award in Children's Literature.