Reviews

Nightshade by Anthony Horowitz

samreads788's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense fast-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? No

5.0

danielcharlton's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious 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? Yes

5.0

enswbl's review

2.0

Nightshade has so many layers to it, and each is more sadistic than the last. It boils down to being a sadly poor attempt to continue a series that should (as much as it pains me to say because I love Alex so much) be coming to it's end.

Once you introduce trauma and mental health into a character, there is only so much you can pile on before they start to break. Thirteen books, and he's still coping? Everything is still all sunshine and roses and 'maybe they'll leave me alone this time!'
Seriously?!
A version of Scorpia Rising should've been the end. Alex Rider has a captive audience with all these kids who grew up with him, only he never did.
I would love to see Horowitz move on with Alex, let him grow up. Let's see what he does as an adult.

_dancingwithdragons's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

4.0

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raya_pet's review against another edition

tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No

3.25

emilykelly's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful mysterious tense fast-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? It's complicated

4.5

ianmcnamara's review against another edition

5.0

I am a huge fan of this book series. I always look forward to every new installment. The stories are exciting and full of action.

withyly's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-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

Anthony Horowitz never disappoints! I loved seeing the more personal side of Mrs Jones and the darker side of her past and how it's come back to find her now. Alex had one hell of an adventure in this book, and seemingly made a new friend who I would love to see more of in the future. Loved it!

alliebarlow's review against another edition

4.0

Alex Rider as a series has never failed to impress me. From reading the first few in primary school I feel as though I have grown up on Alex and Anthony Horowitz writing. Even with all of the nostalgia that this book evoked it is still brilliant in it's own right.
I feel as though this book is kick starting a new, darker, phase of Alex's story. The action is fast paced, high intensity and as always resolved masterfully by Horowitz.
I would recommend the Alex Rider to anyone who wants a gateway into reading, younger readers (age 10+) and anyone who wants a fun adventure/spy novel.

griffh4rvey's review against another edition

3.0

anthony horowitz never misses - this got me as hooked as i was with every single other alex rider book has, 9 years after i first read them!! i still wish i was as cool as alex :/