Reviews

The Mystwick School of Musicraft by Jessica Khoury

brittster622's review

5.0

I read a lot of middle grade books because I enjoy them and because I’m a school librarian. While I generally enjoy them, it is rare that I find one that I truly love. However, The Mystwick School of Musicraft was absolutely wonderful.

I loved the magic system. It was so unique and well thought through and interesting. There were perfect bits of mystery woven through the story that kept me flipping but the storytelling itself was compelling enough on its own. The characters were well placed and interacted in a believable and lovable way. I even loved the chapter titles. If my husband was near, I read him every chapter title I flipped to because they put a smile on my face or made me laugh every time (plus he was a music major for a while and could appreciate them even more than I did at times).

Literally the only thing I didn’t like about this book was that it ended. So if I can get a sequel, then that problem will be solved! This is also my first experience with this author and I hope that her other works will also blow me away because I will be picking them up soon.

mjauvalp's review

3.0

i feel bad giving this book only two stars. i loved the story but it was clearly made for people much younger than me although i would highly recommend it for anyone under 10.

arodda's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

An interesting take on magic school! 

orsuros's review

5.0

The audible version of this with the added music was amazing. I loved the world and characters, and I'd love to read more in the world if any sequels come out.

siantaylor27's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional inspiring mysterious tense medium-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

3.25

nyash's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

inkfire's review

5.0

Good characters and worldbuilding, fun story and surprisingly good pacing. Highly recommending this for lovers of Harry Potter.

leafandlore's review

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I thoroughly recommend listening to this book rather than reading as the audio book includes a lot of delightful musical pieces.

alyshadeshae's review against another edition

5.0

This was such a great book! I'm already looking forward to the next ones in the series, although I don't think they're out yet.

karydiazc's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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? Yes

4.25

Such cute and nice book. I would've loved to study music and to be in this world would have been amazing. Since the book is for kids, the chracters are 12 (I think) and despite that I would say they are more mature than plenty of adult characters I've read about before.