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holly_153's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
3.5
the_red_one's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.0
draigrhosyn's review
4.0
Such a fun read! If you want a book to truly escape in over the winter period then this is the book for you. Middle grade is not just for kids..
ratielle's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
robinthealien's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
tamilha_otg's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
3.25
jenniferreads2's review
2.0
DNF At 50% yeahhh no. This is just a poorly written book. The illustrations are great but the story needs help. List of things that don’t work/aren’t done well: characters, pacing, world building, the monsters, suspense, engagement. The story is just lacking overall I see no point in finishing it. I think the biggest mistake is there is too much telling not enough showing. Numerous times the main character has come to some revelation about his past just randomly and tells the reader without showing how he just all the sudden figured something out. Might’ve worked if this story was shorter. But the way it’s going I can’t see how this story could justify 400+ pages. Really a 1star read but I’ll give the extra star for the illustrations. That being said I think kids who are more naive readers might enjoy it.
zgoda's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
finini's review
4.0
The book is very original and perfect to read in winter. It is quit long for a Middle Grade book but I would have loved it. It has character development, plottwist (you see coming, but if I was jonger not really) and cool creatures. The pirate vibe is present and I’m here for it! It is in a snowworld and instead of a boat it’s a giant sleight with an awesome crew!
YES, a perfect book to read in januari! Happy to have it as my first book of the year.
YES, a perfect book to read in januari! Happy to have it as my first book of the year.