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lulu3245's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
lulu3245's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
nloushoes's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
hcgambrell's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment and Child abuse
_yomogi_'s review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
therearenobadbooks's review
medium-paced
5.0
I enjoy this series a lot. I love the characters and the respect Valdemar shows for Mika recognizing her skills. This time they must find the woman who is using the children to steal and run chaos. If Mika helps perhaps the children may not be punished. I love when the story focuses on kids and saving them. Great pacing and mood like the first book. I hope there will be more than just a duology.
Thank you publisher and Netgalley for this e-copy.
Thank you publisher and Netgalley for this e-copy.
caniboopthesnoot's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
oneanjana's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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? Yes
4.5
It's always a delight to read a sequel that follows up better than the first book. Just like how I read The Night Raven in one sitting, it goes the same with The Queen of Thieves. I enjoyed this a lot. There is more character development and emotional involvement involved.
This second book of the Moonwind Mysteries series reveals a darker plot. There were numerous reports of theft, and it was suspected that children from the orphanage were involved. Then, the disappearance of one of her orphan friends, Ossian, just before he was going to be adopted, slowly opens up the mystery of the person behind the theft cases.
Why did I say it's getting darker? It's because in this book, Mika mostly does the 'investigation' by herself. Valdemar, the constable who became her partner in the first book, is not prominently featured. Despite this, they are still a great, dynamic pair here.
There has been a lot of development in Mika's character. She develops bravery to take bold steps, cleverness with her plans and resources, and she learns to accept things she can't control. Some of Mika's fellow orphan characters also have interesting roles here. I was drawn to the sweetness and hopefulness of their friendships.
This sequel also got better due to more emotion involved. There is a betrayal involved, and I admit it caught me off guard. I suffered from that as well.
The Dark Angel from the first book remains unanswered, and there are plot holes everywhere. But, I believe the journey still has a long way to go. While there are some plot holes, I still consider it to be a perfect read for middle grade. I hope the next sequels will be available sooner.