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drlori14's review against another edition
dark
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
shai3d's review against another edition
challenging
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
melodrama44's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
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
3.75
slc333's review against another edition
4.0
These are getting more interesting with each instalment, It bugs me how judgy and rude/grumpy Lily always is with Seb tho. While never a fan of Tina I was actually kind of glad when she called Lil on this. I felt sorry for Lil with the whole Richard thing tho.
briarrose1021's review against another edition
5.0
Who wouldn't want to find out who their father is? Well, turns out that Lily didn't want to. This book picks up right where book 2 left off, and now that Lily knows who her father is, she has to rally the troops, gathering up as many allies as she can, to try and stop him from carrying out his ultimate plan.
The book continues the pattern of the first two, with two stories told from Lily's point of view and a related interlude in between the two that is told from Sebastian's point of view. I don't want to give away too much, as things are really starting to heat up. But I will say that if you liked the first two books, then I see no reason why you wouldn't also like this one. So go ahead and read it. You won't be disappointed. Well, you might - it is a small possibility - but I don't think you will.
The book continues the pattern of the first two, with two stories told from Lily's point of view and a related interlude in between the two that is told from Sebastian's point of view. I don't want to give away too much, as things are really starting to heat up. But I will say that if you liked the first two books, then I see no reason why you wouldn't also like this one. So go ahead and read it. You won't be disappointed. Well, you might - it is a small possibility - but I don't think you will.
stephbookshine's review
5.0
This series just keeps getting better! I love these books so much that having received the first one as a free ARC ebook I went ahead and bought all four in paperback and got them signed by the author via post!
Allies is the third book in the series and, as in the previous two, the author has divided the book into two separate ‘episodes’, broken by an ‘interlude’ short from Sebastian’s point of view. I think that this format works really well with the light, fun, easy style of the writing and drives the plot in a similar way to separate episodes of a tv series: each episode follows a shorter arc, but slots in to the bigger story.
The plot (smaller and larger) is great fun, with action-adventure interspersed with a bit of romantic comedy (the area where Lily is definitely at her least competent!).
As always though it is the characters that win it for me, and as the title makes clear, they are the main focus of this book. Lily and Sebastian are as quirkily wonderful as ever, and Mr Kipling is at his snarky-softie best; but the side characters are also engagingly individual. Madam B, Lily’s family, Tina, Richard and most recently Allen: they are not all perfect or heroic, but they are all distinct and believable, and the relationships and interactions are natural.
Very excited to move on to the fourth installment (just as soon as I’ve cleared some more of my TBR pile!)…
Allies is the third book in the series and, as in the previous two, the author has divided the book into two separate ‘episodes’, broken by an ‘interlude’ short from Sebastian’s point of view. I think that this format works really well with the light, fun, easy style of the writing and drives the plot in a similar way to separate episodes of a tv series: each episode follows a shorter arc, but slots in to the bigger story.
The plot (smaller and larger) is great fun, with action-adventure interspersed with a bit of romantic comedy (the area where Lily is definitely at her least competent!).
As always though it is the characters that win it for me, and as the title makes clear, they are the main focus of this book. Lily and Sebastian are as quirkily wonderful as ever, and Mr Kipling is at his snarky-softie best; but the side characters are also engagingly individual. Madam B, Lily’s family, Tina, Richard and most recently Allen: they are not all perfect or heroic, but they are all distinct and believable, and the relationships and interactions are natural.
Very excited to move on to the fourth installment (just as soon as I’ve cleared some more of my TBR pile!)…
morabgrl417's review against another edition
3.0
I struggled to get through this one more than the others. I don't know why. I had a hard time staying involved. I like the characters and everything, and it's a nice "light" read, but I just found it easier to walk away from, which is why it's been "in progress" for months now - maybe I just got tired of them chasing Lily's father, I don't know.
penwiper's review
4.0
Despite the rather ridiculous title of the series, I am enjoying reading this. ❤️ It’s a cozy, nice read. I like both Lily and Sebastian, and the side characters are all great too. I am looking forward to the next book!
si0bhan's review
4.0
Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Allies is the third book in the Lily Singer Adventure series, and I adored it. I’ve now been left with a very solid view of this series: these books just keep getting better. Book one gripped me, pulling me into the series. Book two left me with so many expectations, leaving me super excited to see what happened next. Book three has left me on the verge of exploding, unsure as to how I will deal with everything this series is throwing at us. Honestly, I cannot repeat it enough; this series is getting stronger and stronger.
Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Allies follows the same wonderful format of the first two books. The story is split into three parts, each giving us something different, with all of the aspects being wonderfully connected. The more books I read in this series, the more I come to enjoy this way of storytelling. It is such a unique way of sharing the story, and I find myself eagerly anticipating what each aspect will bring us. By this point, you know parts one and three will be Lily focused, and part two will be Sebastian focused, yet you have no idea how these almost individual stories will link together. As with the first two books, the three parts make for one single beautiful story.
Whilst I was amazed at the development that occurred in the second book, I believe my mind was blown away by the things that occurred in this third book. Everything I loved about the second book was amplified further in this one. We have even more development of the characters and the story, more twists and turns are added, and every layer of the story seems to shine even brighter.
My favourite aspect, however, has to be the development for our two main characters. I’m so in love with them. Honestly, the feelings are driving me crazy. The feelings experienced in this one… well, be still my beating heart is all I can say. They’re both such wonderful characters, and I cannot help but squeal in delight with each new aspect added to their stories. They wiggled their way into my heart with such ease, so much so that I doubt they will ever wiggle free. It’s not just the main characters who are amazing though – everyone in this story is wonderful.
I’ve said it many times, but I’ll leave you with my new favourite phrase: this series just keeps getting better.
Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Allies follows the same wonderful format of the first two books. The story is split into three parts, each giving us something different, with all of the aspects being wonderfully connected. The more books I read in this series, the more I come to enjoy this way of storytelling. It is such a unique way of sharing the story, and I find myself eagerly anticipating what each aspect will bring us. By this point, you know parts one and three will be Lily focused, and part two will be Sebastian focused, yet you have no idea how these almost individual stories will link together. As with the first two books, the three parts make for one single beautiful story.
Whilst I was amazed at the development that occurred in the second book, I believe my mind was blown away by the things that occurred in this third book. Everything I loved about the second book was amplified further in this one. We have even more development of the characters and the story, more twists and turns are added, and every layer of the story seems to shine even brighter.
My favourite aspect, however, has to be the development for our two main characters. I’m so in love with them. Honestly, the feelings are driving me crazy. The feelings experienced in this one… well, be still my beating heart is all I can say. They’re both such wonderful characters, and I cannot help but squeal in delight with each new aspect added to their stories. They wiggled their way into my heart with such ease, so much so that I doubt they will ever wiggle free. It’s not just the main characters who are amazing though – everyone in this story is wonderful.
I’ve said it many times, but I’ll leave you with my new favourite phrase: this series just keeps getting better.