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lovelyliterary's review
4.0
Thank you to Penguin Teen Canada for sending me an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. So here it is, spoiler-free!
I really enjoyed the world building and magic system in Children of the Fox, and the main characters were all distinct and lovable.
The premise of the novel is that a group of children is recruited to pull off an extremely difficult heist for a powerful item, and each child has their own talent or ability that makes them valuable to the team. Out of all the characters, I found Gareth to be the most lovable because he’s shy, introverted, and loves to read. I also found Foxtail an interesting character, as we didn’t learn much about her or her past. I would love to read more about the in the future.
The only thing going against the novel (in my opinion) is that when the heist finally occurs, it almost felt like it should be the end. Reading this portion felt like reading the climax, but it wasn’t the climax. There was still much that happens afterwards, including the actual climax. I just feel like there was such a buildup to the heist, and then it happens but the story keeps on going even though it feels like it should be winding down. I can’t quite articulate the feeling, but that’s my best attempt at describing it.
Nonetheless, Children of the Fox was quite an enjoyable read for me, and I can’t wait to see more from this author!
I really enjoyed the world building and magic system in Children of the Fox, and the main characters were all distinct and lovable.
The premise of the novel is that a group of children is recruited to pull off an extremely difficult heist for a powerful item, and each child has their own talent or ability that makes them valuable to the team. Out of all the characters, I found Gareth to be the most lovable because he’s shy, introverted, and loves to read. I also found Foxtail an interesting character, as we didn’t learn much about her or her past. I would love to read more about the in the future.
The only thing going against the novel (in my opinion) is that when the heist finally occurs, it almost felt like it should be the end. Reading this portion felt like reading the climax, but it wasn’t the climax. There was still much that happens afterwards, including the actual climax. I just feel like there was such a buildup to the heist, and then it happens but the story keeps on going even though it feels like it should be winding down. I can’t quite articulate the feeling, but that’s my best attempt at describing it.
Nonetheless, Children of the Fox was quite an enjoyable read for me, and I can’t wait to see more from this author!
quasosnake's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
janeofalltrades's review
5.0
I had no idea where this was going in the best way. Awesome twists and turns that will keep you guessing.
grace_ace's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
alliskarathe's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
definitely will try and get my hands on a copy of the sequel. damned cliffhangers, i swear
ktripp1021's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
danivm's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The end wasn’t the best but everything else was phenomenal. I got hooked by the first chapter
lazygal's review
4.0
In a world where various forms of magic are practiced by a group of Weavers, there is one High Weaver. And this High Weaver has a relic that another Weaver, one descended from the original Weaver (back in antiquity) wants so badly he's willing to offer two million to a group of kids with special abilities. He's even willing to bind the contract to himself so he can't go back on his promise to give them their reward. As with all good heist stories, the five kids have little in common but somehow their skills mesh. And then, of course, they mesh as a group. This is really a fun book, something that readers of Mysterious Benedict Society or Greenglass will enjoy. This reader is already eagerly awaiting Book 2.
eARC provided by publisher via Edelweiss.
eARC provided by publisher via Edelweiss.
parot's review
4.0
High 3 but it’s MG so I’m giving it a bump. A good thing e MG heist … sort of a Six of Crows light.