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scarlettskyes's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Fun from the very first page, this book is the start of a series I grew up loving. The characters are witty and hilarious, the stakes are high but well realised and the world building is decent for a childrens book. Some of the scenes can be quite dark though there is often comedy used to lighten the situation, and I remember as a kid loving that it didn't shy away from the dark stuff. A lot happens and yet it never feels rushed, overall it is still an entertaining read after all these years.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Violence
weaverwrites's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I listened to this on audiobook and I fell head over heels for the reader's accent but especially his voice (most notably for Skulduggery himself). The world is vast and deep, the magic system interesting, and the characters varied. The voice of the writing is excellent. I almost immediately bought the rest of the series because I just needed them in my life.
My two biggest issues were probably the pacing in the last third of the book, and the fact that Stephanie rarely felt properly 12 years old. Most of the time she felt a lot older, some of the time she felt significantly younger.
My two biggest issues were probably the pacing in the last third of the book, and the fact that Stephanie rarely felt properly 12 years old. Most of the time she felt a lot older, some of the time she felt significantly younger.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Violence
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