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papasfritass's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
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? No
4.0
lurker_stalker's review against another edition
2.0
I gave this one two stars because I really did not like it at all but my son - the preferred age range, I think - enjoyed it much more than I did.
Here are some of the reasons I didn't like it and don't recommend it for anyone over 11 years old:
- we listened to the audio book and we both agreed that the narrator was horrible. His pacing and voices were just terrible. If you decide to get this one for a kid, get either print or ebook.
- The world building was poorly done and just lazy. It was basically America in another universe with some fairly interesting creatures and abilities thrown in.
- There were way too many places where the scenes drug on too long and/or had absolutely nothing to do with moving the story forward. There were a few where some of the characters participated in the equivalent of either "I know you are but what am I?" or just rambling on to get the last word. It was maddening to me and I ended up muttering to myself wishing for all of their gruesome deaths.
Someone I know has recommended book:Wild Born|17244430] so maybe that series is better written but I'd avoid this one.
Here are some of the reasons I didn't like it and don't recommend it for anyone over 11 years old:
- we listened to the audio book and we both agreed that the narrator was horrible. His pacing and voices were just terrible. If you decide to get this one for a kid, get either print or ebook.
- The world building was poorly done and just lazy. It was basically America in another universe with some fairly interesting creatures and abilities thrown in.
- There were way too many places where the scenes drug on too long and/or had absolutely nothing to do with moving the story forward. There were a few where some of the characters participated in the equivalent of either "I know you are but what am I?" or just rambling on to get the last word. It was maddening to me and I ended up muttering to myself wishing for all of their gruesome deaths.
Someone I know has recommended book:Wild Born|17244430] so maybe that series is better written but I'd avoid this one.
brendalovesbooks's review
I've been reading this with my boys for what feels like an eternity. None of us ever really felt like reading it. We got 300 out of 400 pages in, and I asked my boys if they were even interested, because I know I wasn't. Neither of them wanted to continue, even to find out what would happen.
I don't know what it was about this book, but we were all just bored with it. I returned it back to the library, and don't even feel slightly bad that I don't know how the story ends.
I don't know what it was about this book, but we were all just bored with it. I returned it back to the library, and don't even feel slightly bad that I don't know how the story ends.
_aoibheann_'s review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
sknappy1's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
misspippireads's review against another edition
5.0
A haunted house on Halloween goes horribly wrong! Cole and his friends wanted a holiday adventure, but their haunted house hosts take them to another world called the Outskirts. Cole desires to rescue his friends, but he needs more help. The best options are survival and gathering more information about The Five Kingdoms.
Brandon Mull's newest titles, Sky Raiders, is the start of a fantastical adventure in a place called The Five Kingdoms. He weaves contemporary children into a world of magic, power, slavery, and survival. I greatly appreciated how the character of Cole jumped into a new world and needs to inquire about the place where he now lives. It's not out of place questioning throughout the story, so the reader understands the world at the same pace as Cole.
Danger lurks around every corner, but it shouldn't make your hair stand on end. Most dangerous elements in the Five Kingdoms leads to death, so it is best to have a Plan B and learn as much as you can of the new world. Everything cannot be revealed in this first title and Deklan shared it well, "you don't need to understand everything about a world to live in it."
Middlers will enjoy this adventurous tale, but younger ones might be unprepared for the battle and death scenes. I would advise adults to preview the tale for any nervous younger readers.
The story wraps up well as one adventures leads into the next. The cliff hanger is present, but for me, it was a gentler one compared to other titles I've enjoyed. It's reported that the next title comes out later this year. Mark your calendars, readers!
Keith Nobbs shares Brandon Mull's book. I previously heard him read the Keepers of the School series. He has a pleasant tenor voice with different character voices throughout the text. My favorite accents were the Irish ones. Those were such a wonderful surprise! To maintain consistency, I hope Nobbs will return to read the other Five Kingdoms novels.
Reviewed from an Audiobook Jukebox copy. Thank you, Simon & Schuster Audio!
Brandon Mull's newest titles, Sky Raiders, is the start of a fantastical adventure in a place called The Five Kingdoms. He weaves contemporary children into a world of magic, power, slavery, and survival. I greatly appreciated how the character of Cole jumped into a new world and needs to inquire about the place where he now lives. It's not out of place questioning throughout the story, so the reader understands the world at the same pace as Cole.
Danger lurks around every corner, but it shouldn't make your hair stand on end. Most dangerous elements in the Five Kingdoms leads to death, so it is best to have a Plan B and learn as much as you can of the new world. Everything cannot be revealed in this first title and Deklan shared it well, "you don't need to understand everything about a world to live in it."
Middlers will enjoy this adventurous tale, but younger ones might be unprepared for the battle and death scenes. I would advise adults to preview the tale for any nervous younger readers.
The story wraps up well as one adventures leads into the next. The cliff hanger is present, but for me, it was a gentler one compared to other titles I've enjoyed. It's reported that the next title comes out later this year. Mark your calendars, readers!
Keith Nobbs shares Brandon Mull's book. I previously heard him read the Keepers of the School series. He has a pleasant tenor voice with different character voices throughout the text. My favorite accents were the Irish ones. Those were such a wonderful surprise! To maintain consistency, I hope Nobbs will return to read the other Five Kingdoms novels.
Reviewed from an Audiobook Jukebox copy. Thank you, Simon & Schuster Audio!
spacepanda120's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
twincessz's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Slavery