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3.63 AVERAGE
3.63 AVERAGE
I thought I would've enjoyed this book way more. I didn't. It was not the best nor the worst. The characters were not that likable especially the brother (totally forgot his name even though he's one of the main characters). I don't really know if I want to continue this series. I don't know anymore.
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
this is a nice, fun, almost educational, paranormal book. I discovered it in the teens section of barnes and noble, and can't help but wonder if it should be in the young readers instead. magic based on science with combinations of history. a young readers version of Steve berry combined with Deborah harkness. loved it
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Complete 5 Golden Stars
kind of a general review about the whole series I guess:
for the start of a new series, this book was absolutely interesting. Exciting, mysterious plot, making questions in our minds along with protagonists, lovable characters, Magic (with a such a unique system, I actually didn't know I needed to read this before seeing it in this series) in our world.
Now I'm thinking, this series, kind of reminded me of "the Librarians" tv show (or that show reminded me of this series, if I want to say it chronologically creation of both & me meeting them. but as I was writing it (& I recently finished binge watching the show) the idea just strike me.) because we see many ancient famous characters during this series (duh, the bold example is Nicholas Flamel himself) mythological characters or historical real people.
it was recommended years ago by the nice librarian who knew me well & I'm so glad he did that.
✦ a mixture of Greek, Norse & Egyptian myths plus some real historical characters, & magic in our modern world, mysteries & exciting chasing & escaping & adventures & travels is the inseparable part of this plot.
I love Josh (why are you even surprised? I always fall for the main male character XD) & his character development through this series was awesome, & one of a kind!
I mostly liked the villains in this book too, they were interesting, cool & charismatic! even sometimes I was wondering maybe we are (with the protagonists) at the wrong side of the story (you know, I wondered maybe the dark side is not actually the bad ones?) & I never asked this question much. (only here & in Pendragon series)
a confusing strong plot with mysteries & thrills, you don't know where is up or down after drowning in this series!
such a must read for a mythology lover, regardless of the age. It categorized as a Middle Grade (probably because main characters' age) but it's mature, serious & captivating, adventurous & interesting, something like Percy Jackson, & even if it is, it's a one of the best. I read it in my late teen years & loved it.
also interesting choices for the titles which made me think who'd been referring to.
my 4th series in top fav series.
it's worth reading!
definitely!
also gorgeous covers!
kind of a general review about the whole series I guess:
for the start of a new series, this book was absolutely interesting. Exciting, mysterious plot, making questions in our minds along with protagonists, lovable characters, Magic (with a such a unique system, I actually didn't know I needed to read this before seeing it in this series) in our world.
Now I'm thinking, this series, kind of reminded me of "the Librarians" tv show (or that show reminded me of this series, if I want to say it chronologically creation of both & me meeting them. but as I was writing it (& I recently finished binge watching the show) the idea just strike me.) because we see many ancient famous characters during this series (duh, the bold example is Nicholas Flamel himself) mythological characters or historical real people.
it was recommended years ago by the nice librarian who knew me well & I'm so glad he did that.
✦ a mixture of Greek, Norse & Egyptian myths plus some real historical characters, & magic in our modern world, mysteries & exciting chasing & escaping & adventures & travels is the inseparable part of this plot.
I love Josh (why are you even surprised? I always fall for the main male character XD) & his character development through this series was awesome, & one of a kind!
I mostly liked the villains in this book too, they were interesting, cool & charismatic! even sometimes I was wondering maybe we are (with the protagonists) at the wrong side of the story (you know, I wondered maybe the dark side is not actually the bad ones?) & I never asked this question much. (only here & in Pendragon series)
a confusing strong plot with mysteries & thrills, you don't know where is up or down after drowning in this series!
such a must read for a mythology lover, regardless of the age. It categorized as a Middle Grade (probably because main characters' age) but it's mature, serious & captivating, adventurous & interesting, something like Percy Jackson, & even if it is, it's a one of the best. I read it in my late teen years & loved it.
also interesting choices for the titles which made me think who'd been referring to.
my 4th series in top fav series.
it's worth reading!
definitely!
also gorgeous covers!
This is a wonderfully complicated older elementary novel with mythology, death, and life. Compelling but complicated.
I'm finally back from Japan and have finished this book. FINALLY,lol. I must say this was a interesting book and the conversations amazed me because for once they were conversations that a actual teen would say. Or if I was in this predicament, I would say. The visual and descriptions were beautifully written. In all this was well-written book. The characters felt real, and it keep the pages turning. At times I felt I needed to set this book down (meaning probably you won't read this in one sitting) because it felt like some of the same things happening over and over again. Secondly it was hard to believe that a boy could be that wimpy, I'm not trying to say that girls are because of course females are strong but I couldn't picture a guy that was scared of a bug. To Impossible, sorry guys. Sorry anyone who this this is a rude statement to think (that all guys are not scared of bugs). But seriously I have not met one guy who is afraid of bugs. I have met girls who aren't afraid of bugs, but not a guy who was. Anyways other then that I don't really have any problems with this other then it can become slow at times. I read the end of this in Japan XD on the flight. Anyways tomorrow I do the Wings review.
will always be my favorite book for so many untold reasons and memories.
I enjoyed the world Scott created, but the characters need further development. Because I generally enjoyed the book, I’ll give it 3 stars for now, and I’ll check out the second one in the series.
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes