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lenaoknihach's review against another edition
4.0
http://imoox.blogspot.cz/2015/07/zelezna-zkouska-vstup-do-magisteria.html
sam_hartwig's review against another edition
4.0
Initially I didn't like this because I felt like it was too much like Harry Potter, but after a while I warmed to the story and the characters.
I think this would be perfect for kids aged 10+ who liked Harry Potter or Skulduggery Pleasant and want to read something similar.
I think this would be perfect for kids aged 10+ who liked Harry Potter or Skulduggery Pleasant and want to read something similar.
issa_her's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
elisabeths_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
judebugs's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
classwizard's review against another edition
3.0
First thing's first: this book is low fantasy. You can't really tell that from the cover or the description, but it takes place in North Carolina, which was a bit of a blindside after the prologue.
The narration is very tell not show, which isn't uncommon for middle grade, but it's not as well written as a lot of its competitors. I was a bit disappointed in the characters, but they grew on me as I read.
The plot is what actually carried me through. It is interesting and builds on itself well, even if it's interspersed with choppy description. The magic system is elemental, which I was not expecting, but it grew on me with the story.
All in all, not my favorite middle grade fantasy, but far from the worst.
The narration is very tell not show, which isn't uncommon for middle grade, but it's not as well written as a lot of its competitors. I was a bit disappointed in the characters, but they grew on me as I read.
The plot is what actually carried me through. It is interesting and builds on itself well, even if it's interspersed with choppy description. The magic system is elemental, which I was not expecting, but it grew on me with the story.
All in all, not my favorite middle grade fantasy, but far from the worst.
_aoibheann_'s review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
katdfleming's review against another edition
4.0
Terrific read and a wild ending. One of my students read this before me and asked, "Where is the sequel?" When he realized he'd have to wait for it to be released some time in the future, he put his hands up to the sky dramatically and said, "No!!!" I see now why he made that cry. I wanna read it too! :)
arrrjae's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
warcat's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75