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lellowturtle's review
5.0
A great, fun and cute conclusion to a story that had great arcs and storytelling. I will be going back and writing reviews for the others, but these were all very cute and fun books.
ktdakotareads's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
bibli0phagist's review
4.0
I have absolutely enjoyed the FTRS series and this last book doesn’t disappoint. I really feel as though fans of the FTRS series will be happy with how everything wraps up. While I know that this is the last book in the series I am really hoping that Calonita will continue to write stories that take us to Enchantasia because I’m not ready for the journey to be over.
becca_willie04's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
scostner's review
4.0
When I try to describe the books in the FTRS series, I sometimes feel as if I am just riffing on the trailers for "The Princess Bride." Think about it - chases, escapes, giants, evil masterminds, sword fights...they have a lot in common. Of course, in Gilly's case, most of the people involved are students or teachers at the Fairy Tale Reform School.
In this climactic installment, we find Gilly and her friends trying to find the last of the ingredients that Rumpelstiltskin needs to complete his curse on Enchantasia. Along the way they suffer "through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered" just as Sarah describes her quest in "Labyrinth." Despite evil wishes used against them, a cranky Kraken, fireballs, a wyvern and everything else the Stiltskin Squad can throw at them, the students don't give up.
Anna, Gilly's younger sister, is still working with Stiltskin and Alva. Will Gilly have to sacrifice the sister she loves to save everyone else? And will she and her friends make it through the final battle in one piece? Throughout the series friendship has been an important factor in the success of the characters. As Maxine writes in her essay, "We keep each other in check...when you have your friends by your side, the future doesn't feel so grim."
Fans will not be disappointed in the showdown to decide the fate of the kingdom once and for all. There is plenty of action, humor, some self-reflection, and resolution. You don't want to miss it.
Highly recommended for middle grades and up. I read an e-book provided by the publisher for review purposes.
In this climactic installment, we find Gilly and her friends trying to find the last of the ingredients that Rumpelstiltskin needs to complete his curse on Enchantasia. Along the way they suffer "through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered" just as Sarah describes her quest in "Labyrinth." Despite evil wishes used against them, a cranky Kraken, fireballs, a wyvern and everything else the Stiltskin Squad can throw at them, the students don't give up.
Anna, Gilly's younger sister, is still working with Stiltskin and Alva. Will Gilly have to sacrifice the sister she loves to save everyone else? And will she and her friends make it through the final battle in one piece? Throughout the series friendship has been an important factor in the success of the characters. As Maxine writes in her essay, "We keep each other in check...when you have your friends by your side, the future doesn't feel so grim."
Fans will not be disappointed in the showdown to decide the fate of the kingdom once and for all. There is plenty of action, humor, some self-reflection, and resolution. You don't want to miss it.
Highly recommended for middle grades and up. I read an e-book provided by the publisher for review purposes.
sagefersko's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
silver_star08's review against another edition
4.0
Cursed
This is a great wrap up for the Fairy Tale Reform School series.
Gilly and friends are still trying to figure out how to stop Rumplestilskin. Gilly's worst problem is not being able to accept that her younger sister, Anna, is truly evil.
Can Gilly and her friends save Enchantsia from being erased by Rumple's curse?
This is a great wrap up for the Fairy Tale Reform School series.
Gilly and friends are still trying to figure out how to stop Rumplestilskin. Gilly's worst problem is not being able to accept that her younger sister, Anna, is truly evil.
Can Gilly and her friends save Enchantsia from being erased by Rumple's curse?
muse2323's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Glad to be done with that series, too. My daughter really liked it, and wants to read the author's new series set in the same fairy tale world, but I told her she's on her own to read those.
alacepalace's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this ending to the series! Lots of action, betrayal, and the perfect amount of comedic relief with Peaches the duck lol. I had a lot of fun reading these, and I definitely recommend them!