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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Slow start but it got more interesting and we ended up really enjoying it.
I really, really loved reading this debut novel by Jordan Lees. While it is a children's book and I am an adult, I really appreciated that the author doesn't shy away from writing a dark and gloomy world where light occasionally is pretty hard to find, though it shines in the found friendship between Benjamiah of the non-magical world, and Elizabella of the magical one.
The next story in this series will soon be published, but don't let fear of starting a potentially long-running series turn you off from picking up this book, as it can be read as a standalone.
Happy Reading!
The next story in this series will soon be published, but don't let fear of starting a potentially long-running series turn you off from picking up this book, as it can be read as a standalone.
Happy Reading!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for sending me a copy in exchange for a review.
This book was an utter marvel to read! I haven't read a children's book like it for sometime and I think it gives Harry Potter a good run for its money. The world building was so beautifully done, I could picture everything so clearly in my head.
The labyrinthian world, the Hanged Men police, the poppets - everything was so so so good and I cannot think of a single fault.
I cannot sing this books praises enough - everyone needs to read this.
This book was an utter marvel to read! I haven't read a children's book like it for sometime and I think it gives Harry Potter a good run for its money. The world building was so beautifully done, I could picture everything so clearly in my head.
The labyrinthian world, the Hanged Men police, the poppets - everything was so so so good and I cannot think of a single fault.
I cannot sing this books praises enough - everyone needs to read this.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
What a wonderful, magical journey this was. I loved all the characters and getting to explore Wreathenworld. I definitely felt some minor elements/possible inspirations from Coraline, His Dark Materials, and Percy Jackson. Looking forward to the next adventure in this series!
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-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
J'ai commencé ce petit Jeunesse sans trop en savoir au préalable et je n'ai pas été déçue du tout !
On plonge, avec notre personnage principal, dans un monde complètement différent du nôtre, très recherché et pleins de surprises. J'ai aimé découvrir ce monde en même temps que Benjamiah. On ne sait jamais sur quoi ou qui on va tomber.
Pour un premier tome, j'ai trouvé qu'il était très complet mais on se doute bien qu'il nous réserve encore bien des surprises. Bien qu'il fasse partie d'une saga, on a quand même une petite conclusion à la fin du tome, et donc une certaine satisfaction. On ne reste pas sur notre faim.
Ce roman jeunesse est rempli d'aventures, de magie et de mystère. J'ai aussi été prise au dépourvu et versé ma petite larme. J'ai trouvé que l'intrigue n'était en aucun cas prévisible, ce qui a rendu la lecture que plus intéressante ! Je recommande ce livre pour ceux qui avaient aimé les Magic Charly, je pense que vous aimerez Le Labyrinthe Sans Fin.
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I started this book without knowing a lot about the premise and I really liked that. I immersed myself with our main character, Benjamiah, in this completely new and intriguing world. I loved discovering all the little details and surprises it had to offer.
I thought that this first book was very complete in its world building as well as the intrigue but you can still see there's a lot in store for us in the following book(s) to come. Even if the overall intrigue isn't finished, there's a good conclusion to the story, and it completely satisfied me as a reader, even though we need to wait for 2025 to get the next book.
The Labyrinth of Lost and Found is a middle-grade story full of magic, adventure and mystery. Even though I'm a big crier when it comes to books and movies, I didn't anticipate to cry in this one, but it happened. It's a moving story about love, friendship and hope. To me, the plot twists were never predictable, which made it all the more exciting.
On plonge, avec notre personnage principal, dans un monde complètement différent du nôtre, très recherché et pleins de surprises. J'ai aimé découvrir ce monde en même temps que Benjamiah. On ne sait jamais sur quoi ou qui on va tomber.
Pour un premier tome, j'ai trouvé qu'il était très complet mais on se doute bien qu'il nous réserve encore bien des surprises. Bien qu'il fasse partie d'une saga, on a quand même une petite conclusion à la fin du tome, et donc une certaine satisfaction. On ne reste pas sur notre faim.
Ce roman jeunesse est rempli d'aventures, de magie et de mystère. J'ai aussi été prise au dépourvu et versé ma petite larme. J'ai trouvé que l'intrigue n'était en aucun cas prévisible, ce qui a rendu la lecture que plus intéressante ! Je recommande ce livre pour ceux qui avaient aimé les Magic Charly, je pense que vous aimerez Le Labyrinthe Sans Fin.
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I started this book without knowing a lot about the premise and I really liked that. I immersed myself with our main character, Benjamiah, in this completely new and intriguing world. I loved discovering all the little details and surprises it had to offer.
I thought that this first book was very complete in its world building as well as the intrigue but you can still see there's a lot in store for us in the following book(s) to come. Even if the overall intrigue isn't finished, there's a good conclusion to the story, and it completely satisfied me as a reader, even though we need to wait for 2025 to get the next book.
The Labyrinth of Lost and Found is a middle-grade story full of magic, adventure and mystery. Even though I'm a big crier when it comes to books and movies, I didn't anticipate to cry in this one, but it happened. It's a moving story about love, friendship and hope. To me, the plot twists were never predictable, which made it all the more exciting.
adventurous
dark
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Fabulous debut middle grade book. And an innovative approach to magic and entering another world.
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No