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tucker_hammonds's review against another edition
1.0
I don’t usually leave reviews but I’m finishing this part of the series for the first time and I’m not sure if I’ve ever seen such a fizzling out and wasting of ideas. Most of these books could have an easy 100 pages cut out if not more. There’s no reason why this book should be almost 500 pages. The excitement of the first few books left a long time ago. Why are we supposed to suddenly care about Mattie? Are these kids actually friends or just people thrust together? Why are there weird references to slavery? You’ve got one black main character and you’ve gotta tag in slavery as a plot point? The Return wasn’t the weakest in the Keepers Universe (that would go to Shell Game), but this is really close. I’m disappointed to say the least.
eknox's review against another edition
2.0
This book fell so FLAT. I really enjoy the concept of the Keepers being back in time and all that, but there were too many storylines and characters for it to be an actually good book.
1. Mattie's storyline: Literally, why is this part of the book. Mattie's character bothers me because she is first described as a loner that has no ounce of bravery, but all of a sudden she's willing to do all of these things? And the whole Fairly attack seems so unnecessary. These kids are all gung-ho about destroying Disney, but in the span of two pages, they all of a sudden have flipped their thinking. That was very poorly written and flushed out. Totally unnecessary.
2. The Keepers in 1955: I have no actual idea what I read for the first 300 pages. The Keepers were doing these meaningless tasks that had no rhyme or reason to them, and it wasn't gripping enough to be actually interested in. There was so much potential to this storyline, but in book 11 of this whole world, are we even surprised that the story fell so flat again?
3. The ENDING. I really wanted to believe it all, but of course, everything had to work out. EVERYTHING that was good from the previous books with the death and destruction was magically undone. To me, that absolutely killed the entire series for me! Books are great when there is sadness and loss, but to completely undo all of that is pathetic. Keep somebody dead for crying out loud. AND< how is it that they successfully stopped the creation of the Overtakers (I hate that everything is shortened to OTs, OTKs, etc.... lazy) but yet they all still remember each other and the adventures they had??? If we're going to undo the deaths, then the Keepers need to be undone as well. It'd be sad, but it'd make it a fantastic series.
Overall, I'm sad about this series. Some books have been great, and some have been horrible. Unfortunately, the bad outweighs the good.
1. Mattie's storyline: Literally, why is this part of the book. Mattie's character bothers me because she is first described as a loner that has no ounce of bravery, but all of a sudden she's willing to do all of these things? And the whole Fairly attack seems so unnecessary. These kids are all gung-ho about destroying Disney, but in the span of two pages, they all of a sudden have flipped their thinking. That was very poorly written and flushed out. Totally unnecessary.
2. The Keepers in 1955: I have no actual idea what I read for the first 300 pages. The Keepers were doing these meaningless tasks that had no rhyme or reason to them, and it wasn't gripping enough to be actually interested in. There was so much potential to this storyline, but in book 11 of this whole world, are we even surprised that the story fell so flat again?
3. The ENDING. I really wanted to believe it all, but of course, everything had to work out. EVERYTHING that was good from the previous books with the death and destruction was magically undone. To me, that absolutely killed the entire series for me! Books are great when there is sadness and loss, but to completely undo all of that is pathetic. Keep somebody dead for crying out loud. AND< how is it that they successfully stopped the creation of the Overtakers (I hate that everything is shortened to OTs, OTKs, etc.... lazy) but yet they all still remember each other and the adventures they had??? If we're going to undo the deaths, then the Keepers need to be undone as well. It'd be sad, but it'd make it a fantastic series.
Overall, I'm sad about this series. Some books have been great, and some have been horrible. Unfortunately, the bad outweighs the good.
stiftare's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
readingthestars's review against another edition
4.0
Great final book to the series! I'm so glad that Finn is okay haha, I've read about him and the Keepers in 11 books over the course of 2 years so I'm definitely happy that everything is good! Fast paced and easy to read, with a fun adventure to boot and some new characters.
tntbooks's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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? No
5.0
ericahelenebrown's review against another edition
4.0
I'm so sad it's over :'(. This series has been apart of me for so long and I'm sad to see it go.
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AHHH IT'S SO PRETTY. I'M SCREAMING <3
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Finale? Aw I'm so sad :,(. But I bet it's going to be lit ;)
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AHHH IT'S SO PRETTY. I'M SCREAMING <3
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Finale? Aw I'm so sad :,(. But I bet it's going to be lit ;)
maddieabele's review against another edition
5.0
I loved it! I've read all the previous books multiple times, and it is one of my favorite series. This one was just as good. It was interesting seeing the Keepers in the past and the Farlies from the Barracks attacking Disneyland under Hollingsworth Jr. The ending seemed to really wrap everything up which was really depressing. It was a bit darker than some of the others and the writing was better, too. I really liked the involvement of secondary characters like Mattie and Nick. I love Nick! << I can relate to his emotions around the characters. Willa wasn't in it a lot, and now that I think about it, none of the Keepers were. It mostly took place during currently day with secondary characters. I was kind of sad about that. But I need more Wilby!!! Great book as always! I can't wait for the next series of these books!
jennoux's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sydrabey's review against another edition
5.0
Literally cannot stop crying. I've been following this series since MIDDLE SCHOOL (I am a sophomore in college) and I am genuinely so emotional right now. An amazing emotional rollercoaster of a series finale. I'm gonna miss you, Keepers. [a:Ridley Pearson|6244|Ridley Pearson|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1263049167p2/6244.jpg]