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mellhay's review
5.0
Where do I start?
By George! I do think this is my favorite book of the series. I don't know how Tee & Pip are going to top this one. This book is only 368 pages, but when I was done I felt like I read a door stopper 1,000 pages (enjoying every minute of it as it flew by). There was so much information packed into these minimal pages. It's hard to believe all that is here!
GOOD GRIEF, THE SECRETS!!!
The secrets we learn! Are you curious about the Restricted Section of the Archives? You'll learn it. Curious about Director Basil Sound? Yes, your speculation was raised with those subtle moments by him. You learn about it!! Want a bit more on Wellington's past? We get to dip a bit further into that as well. Enjoy the assassin Sophia del Morte? You'll see her here in closer proximity, and if an assassin can have limits.
The immense amount of information and TWISTS will have your eyes bulging and jaw dropping through out the book! There are also a few big names from history mentioned in this book. Oh to see them here!
***FULL REVIEW****
Eliza and Wellington return from the states in a rush. The Ministry Seven is in deadly danger and have called Eliza home. What the Ministry Seven have found, and trouble they dipped into, brings the dangers of the Queen and others into light. But when talking to the children, Wellington and Eliza realize the Department, another agency they know of under the Queen, is cleaning up...the Ministry. The Ministry is in grave danger and scattered about. Eliza and Wellington will learn great secrets that they will use to help restore society to it's rightful standing. But the Maestro and another new evil work to stop them at every turn. However, maybe a new ally will help give them an inside scoop on what they are up against...
Good grief, Charlie Brown! Talk about a kick start beginning. WOW! So much happening and I'm rushing to keep up.
My smile grew with each word of Eliza and Wellington's banter and brilliance in it. Goodness do I enjoy these characters, and even as a couple they are just as much fun. The humor and banter is not lost with a relationship started, as this is part of the foundation in their relationship as well. They both are taken with each other, but it seems Wellington is the one swooning a bit more. It's great to see Eliza is the strong woman we all know her to be. She is a field agent first and foremost with the Agency she knows and loves crumbling around her and danger on the heals of her loved ones. At the same time - when the time is there - she loves, hard. Wellington is new to field work and Eliza's knowledge of field work and the secrets not stored in Wellington's archives are important to their survival. Both their strengths play a huge importance in the book, and this is why this couple will survive as a duo of outstanding agents and a couple.
It was amazing to see the Ministry Seven in this book. They play an important part and have moved up in their standings from street children to much more. I'm hoping this is the list of new agents in the future, as they deserve it! We also get to see what happens to a few of the Ministry Agents through their eyes as the even is happening. Good and bad.
Pip and Tee take me through an array of emotions as I read this book. I'm relaxed with Wellington and Eliza, enjoying their banter and good humor. Then I picked up with the Ministry Seven. Oh the tension in me grew with theirs. And the worries and fears of what could happen with... Then the secrets I learn, and they don't stop! Oh it's a circle of emotions repeatedly.
By George! I do think this is my favorite book of the series. I don't know how Tee & Pip are going to top this one. This book is only 368 pages, but when I was done I felt like I read a door stopper 1,000 pages (enjoying every minute of it as it flew by). There was so much information packed into these minimal pages. It's hard to believe all that is here!
GOOD GRIEF, THE SECRETS!!!
The secrets we learn! Are you curious about the Restricted Section of the Archives? You'll learn it. Curious about Director Basil Sound? Yes, your speculation was raised with those subtle moments by him. You learn about it!! Want a bit more on Wellington's past? We get to dip a bit further into that as well. Enjoy the assassin Sophia del Morte? You'll see her here in closer proximity, and if an assassin can have limits.
The immense amount of information and TWISTS will have your eyes bulging and jaw dropping throughout the book! There are also a few big names from history mentioned in this book. Oh to see them here!
Now, to wait with baited breath for the next Ministry book to arrive. As I know Tee and Pip can top what they've done, and I NEED to see it!
By George! I do think this is my favorite book of the series. I don't know how Tee & Pip are going to top this one. This book is only 368 pages, but when I was done I felt like I read a door stopper 1,000 pages (enjoying every minute of it as it flew by). There was so much information packed into these minimal pages. It's hard to believe all that is here!
GOOD GRIEF, THE SECRETS!!!
The secrets we learn! Are you curious about the Restricted Section of the Archives? You'll learn it. Curious about Director Basil Sound? Yes, your speculation was raised with those subtle moments by him. You learn about it!! Want a bit more on Wellington's past? We get to dip a bit further into that as well. Enjoy the assassin Sophia del Morte? You'll see her here in closer proximity, and if an assassin can have limits.
The immense amount of information and TWISTS will have your eyes bulging and jaw dropping through out the book! There are also a few big names from history mentioned in this book. Oh to see them here!
***FULL REVIEW****
Eliza and Wellington return from the states in a rush. The Ministry Seven is in deadly danger and have called Eliza home. What the Ministry Seven have found, and trouble they dipped into, brings the dangers of the Queen and others into light. But when talking to the children, Wellington and Eliza realize the Department, another agency they know of under the Queen, is cleaning up...the Ministry. The Ministry is in grave danger and scattered about. Eliza and Wellington will learn great secrets that they will use to help restore society to it's rightful standing. But the Maestro and another new evil work to stop them at every turn. However, maybe a new ally will help give them an inside scoop on what they are up against...
Good grief, Charlie Brown! Talk about a kick start beginning. WOW! So much happening and I'm rushing to keep up.
My smile grew with each word of Eliza and Wellington's banter and brilliance in it. Goodness do I enjoy these characters, and even as a couple they are just as much fun. The humor and banter is not lost with a relationship started, as this is part of the foundation in their relationship as well. They both are taken with each other, but it seems Wellington is the one swooning a bit more. It's great to see Eliza is the strong woman we all know her to be. She is a field agent first and foremost with the Agency she knows and loves crumbling around her and danger on the heals of her loved ones. At the same time - when the time is there - she loves, hard. Wellington is new to field work and Eliza's knowledge of field work and the secrets not stored in Wellington's archives are important to their survival. Both their strengths play a huge importance in the book, and this is why this couple will survive as a duo of outstanding agents and a couple.
It was amazing to see the Ministry Seven in this book. They play an important part and have moved up in their standings from street children to much more. I'm hoping this is the list of new agents in the future, as they deserve it! We also get to see what happens to a few of the Ministry Agents through their eyes as the even is happening. Good and bad.
Pip and Tee take me through an array of emotions as I read this book. I'm relaxed with Wellington and Eliza, enjoying their banter and good humor. Then I picked up with the Ministry Seven. Oh the tension in me grew with theirs. And the worries and fears of what could happen with... Then the secrets I learn, and they don't stop! Oh it's a circle of emotions repeatedly.
By George! I do think this is my favorite book of the series. I don't know how Tee & Pip are going to top this one. This book is only 368 pages, but when I was done I felt like I read a door stopper 1,000 pages (enjoying every minute of it as it flew by). There was so much information packed into these minimal pages. It's hard to believe all that is here!
GOOD GRIEF, THE SECRETS!!!
The secrets we learn! Are you curious about the Restricted Section of the Archives? You'll learn it. Curious about Director Basil Sound? Yes, your speculation was raised with those subtle moments by him. You learn about it!! Want a bit more on Wellington's past? We get to dip a bit further into that as well. Enjoy the assassin Sophia del Morte? You'll see her here in closer proximity, and if an assassin can have limits.
The immense amount of information and TWISTS will have your eyes bulging and jaw dropping throughout the book! There are also a few big names from history mentioned in this book. Oh to see them here!
Now, to wait with baited breath for the next Ministry book to arrive. As I know Tee and Pip can top what they've done, and I NEED to see it!
misfitmoxie's review against another edition
5.0
So outstanding! I love this series, but this installment to it to a whole new level. I already can't wait for more!
veronica87's review against another edition
4.0
This was another fun adventure with Agents Books and Braun who are, thankfully, working very closely once again. One of my biggest quibbles with book three was how much of it the two agents spent apart but that is most definitely not an issue here. Eliza and Wellington are enjoying the new status change in their relationship, the Ministry Seven are back, some familiar science fiction characters make appearances, the Ministry is up a creek without a paddle, and Sophia del Morte is lurking in the background considering her options. This book doesn't spend much time or effort in bringing readers up to speed on past events so be prepared to hit the ground running.
lorialdenholuta's review against another edition
It takes a cunning mind to weave a story filled with romance, humor, adventure, royalty, madness, travel and a handful of kids into a coherent, exciting adventure. And I have to say I appreciated all the little side-jokes and wordplay. It was nice to be reminded now and again that this brilliant series is written by authors who are also fans of the genre. It took me a week of casual reading to get to the halfway mark... and then I finished the book in three hours. There was no stopping once everything really got exciting! Looking forward to starting the next volume, which is taunting me from atop my to-read stack right now.
ladyhighwayman's review against another edition
3.0
Another entertaining romp from Books & Braun, unfortunately I wasn't much into it as the previous books.
The intricate plots to this series are impressive, but I'm starting to think they're a bit too much for me. Also a bit much is the excessive descriptions and unnecessary dialog. I found myself skimming more than usual because of them.
There are also a lot of characters that I really just do not care a fig about. At this point, even the main characters of Books & Braun are starting to make me gnash my teeth. The only character I'm invested in is Sophia del Morte, and I really wouldn't mind having a entire book told from her point of view.
I'm starting to think that maybe steampunk just isn't my scene. I can deal with books that have light steampunk, but when the technology becomes too hard to follow, I find myself zoning out. And that's what happened here.
I gave this three stars because I really did like the story, even if I felt it was weighed down with unnecessary things. I probably will read the next book, or at least most of it.
The intricate plots to this series are impressive, but I'm starting to think they're a bit too much for me. Also a bit much is the excessive descriptions and unnecessary dialog. I found myself skimming more than usual because of them.
There are also a lot of characters that I really just do not care a fig about. At this point, even the main characters of Books & Braun are starting to make me gnash my teeth. The only character I'm invested in is Sophia del Morte, and I really wouldn't mind having a entire book told from her point of view.
I'm starting to think that maybe steampunk just isn't my scene. I can deal with books that have light steampunk, but when the technology becomes too hard to follow, I find myself zoning out. And that's what happened here.
I gave this three stars because I really did like the story, even if I felt it was weighed down with unnecessary things. I probably will read the next book, or at least most of it.
lalabristow's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars!
*NO Spoilers!
I love a great steampunk series and the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences series is one of the best out there.
I absolutely adore the world Pip and Tee created. Books and Braun are one of the best couples in fiction and love their support system, their friends, their banter and their adventures.
The Diamond Conspiracy might be the best entry in the series yet. Braun and Book's world gets even more turned upside down and the new elements Tee and Pip added to the series left me speechless.
I LOVE this series and I hope you'll give it a shot. I hope it gets more and more books! I can't wait for the next adventure!
*NO Spoilers!
I love a great steampunk series and the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences series is one of the best out there.
I absolutely adore the world Pip and Tee created. Books and Braun are one of the best couples in fiction and love their support system, their friends, their banter and their adventures.
The Diamond Conspiracy might be the best entry in the series yet. Braun and Book's world gets even more turned upside down and the new elements Tee and Pip added to the series left me speechless.
I LOVE this series and I hope you'll give it a shot. I hope it gets more and more books! I can't wait for the next adventure!
shelfquest's review against another edition
3.0
The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences goes through quite a time when the Department of Imperial Inconveniences ("The Department") is set on following orders to kill all of the Ministry agents. Our two main characters, Eliza Braun (Ministry Agent) and Wellington Books (Ministry Archivist), find themselves with their hands full exploring a possible relationship between each other, getting to the bottom of the Department's new orders, and trying to solve a kidnapping of one of the Ministry Seven.
The Ministry Seven is a group of eight kids that Eliza has taken (mostly) off the streets and under her wing, serving as her eyes and ears around London. The Ministry Seven, Eliza, Wellington, and Alice, Eliza's maid, travel all over Europe looking for a running from agents in the Department. This book reminds me of Doctor Who after Clara joined the picture; quite theatrical. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed it very much (almost as much as the first three in the series), but it was a bit over the top for me. In any series there are bound to be some books you prefer more than others, and this just isn't one of them for me. That said, I do immensely enjoy this series and highly recommend reading it if you're looking for an awesome Steampunk adventure.
The Diamond Conspiracy is the fourth book in the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences series by Pip Ballantine and Tee Morris. I received this book for free through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The Ministry Seven is a group of eight kids that Eliza has taken (mostly) off the streets and under her wing, serving as her eyes and ears around London. The Ministry Seven, Eliza, Wellington, and Alice, Eliza's maid, travel all over Europe looking for a running from agents in the Department. This book reminds me of Doctor Who after Clara joined the picture; quite theatrical. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed it very much (almost as much as the first three in the series), but it was a bit over the top for me. In any series there are bound to be some books you prefer more than others, and this just isn't one of them for me. That said, I do immensely enjoy this series and highly recommend reading it if you're looking for an awesome Steampunk adventure.
The Diamond Conspiracy is the fourth book in the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences series by Pip Ballantine and Tee Morris. I received this book for free through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
mspris's review against another edition
5.0
I do believe that this was my favorite of the books, with all the story turns and the character developments and the culmination of many story threads coming together. It was a very good read. I enjoyed the revelations of a few significant pieces of information - I'll refrain from spoilers but I have some theories about what's to come and I can't wait to get started on the next one!
emslovestoread's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars. Not my favorite of the series. Too far-fetched in places. I'm totally willing to suspend disbelief, but this asked too much.
acf151's review against another edition
5.0
Given the reveals about the House of Usher in this book, the interactions with them in the past and the , I'm really nervous for Books' future with the Ministry.
If you want to read more (and you will), help out on the kickstarter campaign until mid-November. The 5th Book is already funded, but this is a 6-book arc, and it'd be a good thing to get the last one in the pipeline.
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Note: I am not associated with this campaign in any way. My benefit is in the way we all benefit: more awesome tales of Books and Braun.
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discovery of Jekyll's mind control treatmentsIf you want to read more (and you will), help out on the kickstarter campaign until mid-November. The 5th Book is already funded, but this is a 6-book arc, and it'd be a good thing to get the last one in the pipeline.
Kickstarter Campaign
Note: I am not associated with this campaign in any way. My benefit is in the way we all benefit: more awesome tales of Books and Braun.