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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
Serien tappar mer och mer detaljerna som fick den första boken att sticka ut. Temat människa och teknik är kvar men steampunken har bleknat. Hade tänkt att denna fick bli den sista boken i serien, men eftersom det bara finns en till så kanske jag slukar den också.
Another installment to the Cogheart series and these books can be fairly termed as an adventure rather than a thriller (unlike the other two books in this series).
Lily, Robert, and Malkin are swept into the mysterious and somewhat dangerous world of the Skycircus after Lily receives her mother’s journals in a mysterious package on her birthday. There she meets other hybrids and Angelica, a girl with wings that help her to fly.
If you haven’t heard of the series, ‘Cogheart Adventures’ contains mechanists (people/inventors working with the machine's) and characters who are either entirely mechanical or part machine-part human (hybrids) and a thrilling journey they embark on, with each book.
As familiar people return to this story, we are swept into the cacophony of circus of people, with their tents, slang and various kinds of setups. I was thrilled to read more about life in the circus because it has always fascinated me and the author brought it to life with every passing page.
Other than that, Paris as a backdrop was remarkably done. The streets, people, food and lifestyle was surprisingly pleasant to read amidst children trying to escape from an evil circus.
My problem, however, lies with two things- Characters and dialogue. There are many characters we come across throughout the story, some old and some new. But they weren’t well developed. It's more of mere mentions of the character and the present circumstances rather than insight on what kind of people they truly are.
The dialogues were a bit too mature for a middle-grade novel and drifter more towards monologues and philosophical conversations. Kids that age, talking about their purpose in life and advising adults isn’t exactly very convincing. I would recommend reading the series starting from Book 1, even though all the books can be read as a standalone so that you can familiarize yourself with the characters and the setting.
The plot is extremely entertaining and there are lessons to be learned, such as the need to accept all kinds of people no matter how different or alike they are(hybrids in this case) and the advantages and disadvantages of technology.
Lily, Robert, and Malkin are swept into the mysterious and somewhat dangerous world of the Skycircus after Lily receives her mother’s journals in a mysterious package on her birthday. There she meets other hybrids and Angelica, a girl with wings that help her to fly.
If you haven’t heard of the series, ‘Cogheart Adventures’ contains mechanists (people/inventors working with the machine's) and characters who are either entirely mechanical or part machine-part human (hybrids) and a thrilling journey they embark on, with each book.
As familiar people return to this story, we are swept into the cacophony of circus of people, with their tents, slang and various kinds of setups. I was thrilled to read more about life in the circus because it has always fascinated me and the author brought it to life with every passing page.
Other than that, Paris as a backdrop was remarkably done. The streets, people, food and lifestyle was surprisingly pleasant to read amidst children trying to escape from an evil circus.
My problem, however, lies with two things- Characters and dialogue. There are many characters we come across throughout the story, some old and some new. But they weren’t well developed. It's more of mere mentions of the character and the present circumstances rather than insight on what kind of people they truly are.
The dialogues were a bit too mature for a middle-grade novel and drifter more towards monologues and philosophical conversations. Kids that age, talking about their purpose in life and advising adults isn’t exactly very convincing. I would recommend reading the series starting from Book 1, even though all the books can be read as a standalone so that you can familiarize yourself with the characters and the setting.
The plot is extremely entertaining and there are lessons to be learned, such as the need to accept all kinds of people no matter how different or alike they are(hybrids in this case) and the advantages and disadvantages of technology.
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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
medium-paced
once again we are off an adventure with Lily, Robert and Malkin. this time its the circus, the skycircus to be exact. this story felt more grown up and Lily coming of age and seeing her true self and what it is to be different and to help those around you. As always Robert and Malkin are there to help her. there is great new characters to be introduced to, danger as always and of course a great message for those young and old alike. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series which i believe is the last one. And as always I wish I had a Malkin in my life.
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I’m not going to lie, it wasn’t my favourite book of the series. Maybe the fact that I read it right after Moonlocket dampens the feel a little, as it doesn’t even mildly compare to that. It felt a little too mature even for middle grade. I’ve read these books in continuous succession so I can safely ascertain that. It also dragged on at times and Lily somehow felt too forgiving - if that makes sense. However, being given development on Lily’s cogheart is lovely and very much needed. It was bound to be discovered at some point. Overall, this book was good but doesn’t live up to the first two by any means. Hopefully book 4 is better!!
A nice finish to the trilogy, I really enjoyed these books. They're nicely old fashioned, and the steampunk feel is a nice touch.
My only real problem is the lack of development, Lily doesn't seem to learn from her mistakes. There's some great positive messages that are important, but I'm not sure that she's that good a role model. Robert, on the other hand, develops nicely into a well rounded character with depth.
My only real problem is the lack of development, Lily doesn't seem to learn from her mistakes. There's some great positive messages that are important, but I'm not sure that she's that good a role model. Robert, on the other hand, develops nicely into a well rounded character with depth.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Makin bagus. Petualangan Peter dan Lily di sini semakin seru.
It’s Lily’s birthday, and, put out by the lack of attention she is getting, is intrigued by an invitation to a circus - the Skycircus. Despite feeling uneasy and unsure, she, along with Robert, Malkkn and Tolly, go to visit, where they are shocked by what they see. Hybrids are used as a freak show, mocked by the ringmasters, and mistreated by all. And then it dawns on Lily why she was invited...
Another cracking adventure, this time seeing Lily and Robert work together to save not just themselves, but other hybrids who have been cast out by society. There are some moving moments as Lily becomes friends with one of the circus acts, sharing the story of Icarus and adapting it to suit their purpose.
If you liked the first two, you’ll like this, but I really hope Lily learns her lesson!
Another cracking adventure, this time seeing Lily and Robert work together to save not just themselves, but other hybrids who have been cast out by society. There are some moving moments as Lily becomes friends with one of the circus acts, sharing the story of Icarus and adapting it to suit their purpose.
If you liked the first two, you’ll like this, but I really hope Lily learns her lesson!