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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
While there are definitely problems that I have with this book, especially in terms of continuity with the Artemis Fowl books, I still found it a goofy and enjoyable read.
P.S.
Please resolve the U.S.T. between Artemis Fowl and Holly Short, Colfer!
P.S.
Please resolve the U.S.T. between Artemis Fowl and Holly Short, Colfer!
I'm so happy and lucky to have been able to read an earc of this book and I'm so in love with it!
Thank you so much, Disney Publishing Worldwide and Disney-Hyperion, for the chance to read this book!
Myles and Beckett borrow the family jet without permission and they and their fairy friend Lazuli risk their lives when the jet is tracked and exploded. So Artemis senior, Angeline and the fairy police force decide to ground them. But who tracked the Fowl jet and why? Who drugged and kidnapped Lazuli, almost killing her? When Myles is abducted and replaced with a copy, Beckett and Lazuli decide it's time to rescue Myles, find some answers.
They find themselves involved in dwarves' plans, covered in spit, shot at and in deep underground lairs.
I loved reading this book! The author's writing style is, as always, amazing, hilarious, full of flashforwards, hints, jokes and explanations.
The characterization is wonderful and both Beckett and Myles are forced to swap their natural predispositions, Beckett doing mind work and Myles with physical activitites. It was a pleasure reading about their adventures, jokes, plans, laughing with them, worrying about them and smiling. Their relationship, their bond is so pure and intense, I love reading about it, how they support, love and help each other, how they completely trust one other.
Lazuli is an amazing character, with her peculiar and unknown magic, finding herself always involved with the Fowl twins' plans and adventures and their relationship is so precious I loved reading their interactions.
It was fun reading about Artemis Senior and Angeline in the role of concerned parents, role we didn't see in the previous books, both because Artemis was taken care of by Butler, both because the relationships between parents and sons were very different.
I loved seeing Artemis' and Holly's references in the book, I miss their relationship so much. Deny all charges is a wonderful book, full of plot twists, jokes, complex and intense characters (new and old), enemies (new and old), plans, unsuccessful and successful ones, family, friendships and adventures.
The quotes are from the earc, so they can be subject to changes.
"To a simpler time when it was just Artemis and me against the world" I miss these moments too, Holly XD
"Unfortunately for him, Beckett Fowl specialized in the preposterous, had a degree in the ridiculous and was a doctor in the unbelievable"
"But if I died, the world would be denied my genius and would end several centuries ahead of schedule as result."
I loved this book so much, it's brilliant and funny and I loved everything in it. I can't wait to see what will happen next!
Thank you so much, Disney Publishing Worldwide and Disney-Hyperion, for the chance to read this book!
Myles and Beckett borrow the family jet without permission and they and their fairy friend Lazuli risk their lives when the jet is tracked and exploded. So Artemis senior, Angeline and the fairy police force decide to ground them. But who tracked the Fowl jet and why? Who drugged and kidnapped Lazuli, almost killing her? When Myles is abducted and replaced with a copy, Beckett and Lazuli decide it's time to rescue Myles, find some answers.
They find themselves involved in dwarves' plans, covered in spit, shot at and in deep underground lairs.
I loved reading this book! The author's writing style is, as always, amazing, hilarious, full of flashforwards, hints, jokes and explanations.
The characterization is wonderful and both Beckett and Myles are forced to swap their natural predispositions, Beckett doing mind work and Myles with physical activitites. It was a pleasure reading about their adventures, jokes, plans, laughing with them, worrying about them and smiling. Their relationship, their bond is so pure and intense, I love reading about it, how they support, love and help each other, how they completely trust one other.
Lazuli is an amazing character, with her peculiar and unknown magic, finding herself always involved with the Fowl twins' plans and adventures and their relationship is so precious I loved reading their interactions.
It was fun reading about Artemis Senior and Angeline in the role of concerned parents, role we didn't see in the previous books, both because Artemis was taken care of by Butler, both because the relationships between parents and sons were very different.
I loved seeing Artemis' and Holly's references in the book, I miss their relationship so much. Deny all charges is a wonderful book, full of plot twists, jokes, complex and intense characters (new and old), enemies (new and old), plans, unsuccessful and successful ones, family, friendships and adventures.
The quotes are from the earc, so they can be subject to changes.
"To a simpler time when it was just Artemis and me against the world" I miss these moments too, Holly XD
"Unfortunately for him, Beckett Fowl specialized in the preposterous, had a degree in the ridiculous and was a doctor in the unbelievable"
"But if I died, the world would be denied my genius and would end several centuries ahead of schedule as result."
I loved this book so much, it's brilliant and funny and I loved everything in it. I can't wait to see what will happen next!
I'm so happy and lucky to have been able to read an earc of this book and I'm so in love with it!
Thank you so much, Disney Publishing Worldwide and Disney-Hyperion, for the chance to read this book!
Myles and Beckett borrow the family jet without permission and they and their fairy friend Lazuli risk their lives when the jet is tracked and exploded. So Artemis senior, Angeline and the fairy police force decide to ground them. But who tracked the Fowl jet and why? Who drugged and kidnapped Lazuli, almost killing her? When Myles is abducted and replaced with a copy, Beckett and Lazuli decide it's time to rescue Myles, find some answers.
They find themselves involved in dwarves' plans, covered in spit, shot at and in deep underground lairs.
I loved reading this book! The author's writing style is, as always, amazing, hilarious, full of flashforwards, hints, jokes and explanations.
The characterization is wonderful and both Beckett and Myles are forced to swap their natural predispositions, Beckett doing mind work and Myles with physical activitites. It was a pleasure reading about their adventures, jokes, plans, laughing with them, worrying about them and smiling. Their relationship, their bond is so pure and intense, I love reading about it, how they support, love and help each other, how they completely trust one other.
Lazuli is an amazing character, with her peculiar and unknown magic, finding herself always involved with the Fowl twins' plans and adventures and their relationship is so precious I loved reading their interactions.
It was fun reading about Artemis Senior and Angeline in the role of concerned parents, role we didn't see in the previous books, both because Artemis was taken care of by Butler, both because the relationships between parents and sons were very different.
I loved seeing Artemis' and Holly's references in the book, I miss their relationship so much. Deny all charges is a wonderful book, full of plot twists, jokes, complex and intense characters (new and old), enemies (new and old), plans, unsuccessful and successful ones, family, friendships and adventures.
The quotes are from the earc, so they can be subject to changes.
"To a simpler time when it was just Artemis and me against the world" I miss these moments too, Holly XD
"Unfortunately for him, Beckett Fowl specialized in the preposterous, had a degree in the ridiculous and was a doctor in the unbelievable"
"But if I died, the world would be denied my genius and would end several centuries ahead of schedule as result."
I loved this book so much, it's brilliant and funny and I loved everything in it. I can't wait to see what will happen next!
Thank you so much, Disney Publishing Worldwide and Disney-Hyperion, for the chance to read this book!
Myles and Beckett borrow the family jet without permission and they and their fairy friend Lazuli risk their lives when the jet is tracked and exploded. So Artemis senior, Angeline and the fairy police force decide to ground them. But who tracked the Fowl jet and why? Who drugged and kidnapped Lazuli, almost killing her? When Myles is abducted and replaced with a copy, Beckett and Lazuli decide it's time to rescue Myles, find some answers.
They find themselves involved in dwarves' plans, covered in spit, shot at and in deep underground lairs.
I loved reading this book! The author's writing style is, as always, amazing, hilarious, full of flashforwards, hints, jokes and explanations.
The characterization is wonderful and both Beckett and Myles are forced to swap their natural predispositions, Beckett doing mind work and Myles with physical activitites. It was a pleasure reading about their adventures, jokes, plans, laughing with them, worrying about them and smiling. Their relationship, their bond is so pure and intense, I love reading about it, how they support, love and help each other, how they completely trust one other.
Lazuli is an amazing character, with her peculiar and unknown magic, finding herself always involved with the Fowl twins' plans and adventures and their relationship is so precious I loved reading their interactions.
It was fun reading about Artemis Senior and Angeline in the role of concerned parents, role we didn't see in the previous books, both because Artemis was taken care of by Butler, both because the relationships between parents and sons were very different.
I loved seeing Artemis' and Holly's references in the book, I miss their relationship so much. Deny all charges is a wonderful book, full of plot twists, jokes, complex and intense characters (new and old), enemies (new and old), plans, unsuccessful and successful ones, family, friendships and adventures.
The quotes are from the earc, so they can be subject to changes.
"To a simpler time when it was just Artemis and me against the world" I miss these moments too, Holly XD
"Unfortunately for him, Beckett Fowl specialized in the preposterous, had a degree in the ridiculous and was a doctor in the unbelievable"
"But if I died, the world would be denied my genius and would end several centuries ahead of schedule as result."
I loved this book so much, it's brilliant and funny and I loved everything in it. I can't wait to see what will happen next!
This is so good than the first book. I love how Eoin Colfer included the Fowl parents in this
*pointing at Gveld and Gundred*: they're lesbians your honour!
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Another quick audiobook experience. Much like the final seasons of Glee, I am fully committed to this series until its conclusion (though in this case, the results are a bit more fruitful). As a fan of the original Artemis Fowl series, I greatly appreciate the callbacks of previous characters and their adventures. Hopefully, we'll see Artemis himself returned from his journey to Mars at some point for a joint venture. Forever shoutout to audiobook narrator Nathaniel Parker and his soothing Irish accent.
It seemed unlikely that they would have enjoyed each other’s company, but in the way of twins, the boys loved each and protected each other even unto death, and occasionally beyond.
(The following book contains pop culture references, a big push for green energy, and lots of fart jokes)
Read if… you’ve read The Fowl Twins or haven’t, you have children or don’t, you like fun reads
Two meddling kids and seven deadly dwarfs. What could possible go wrong?
Artemis Fowl the First decides to put an end to his sons’ shenanigans when a reconnaissance mission goes awry. The senior Fowls and LEP come to an agreement: Fowl and fairy friends forever, but allies no more. The boys are grounded, NANNI is retired, and all scheming–otherworldly or otherwise–is put to an end…at least until Myles is kidnapped by a mysterious foe. Now Beckett must plan and Myles must fight to save Fowl and fairy...and a couple thousand humans.
After a rocky start with The Fowl Twins, Eoin Colfer’s hit his stride. Deny All Charges has all of the fun, wit, and adventure that made the the original Artemis Fowl series such a hit. There are old friends, new foes, and of course, those precocious Fowl twins. Colfer is in fine form–the plot is tight, the characters endearing, and the humor on point. Who says children’s books can’t be sophisticated?
Colfer’s voice is seriously one of my favorites. I have a fondness for clever things, and the way this man writes is just so smart. He’s a wordsmith with a sharp wit, and his writing style is so distinct. You get the sense that the whole story is delivered with a nod and a wink, and it's just so fun! There are different layers to his writing, and his jokes range from weird to witty, so there’s a little something for everyone to enjoy. (Chapter 1 is literally called Why Artemis is an Idiot, and if that doesn’t get you to read this book, I don’t know what will.)
I was a little apprehensive when I first saw the synopsis. The Fowl Twin dynamic was one of the only redeeming parts from the first book, so I wasn’t sure how a story whose plot centered on Myles' kidnapping would work. I was pleasantly surprised by the scenes with each individual twin. Don’t get me wrong, the times when they’re both on the page are great, but the situations when the boys are missing their other half, force them to face their weaknesses and have their own brand of magic. Watching Beckett use his brain and Myles embrace his brawn (well, kinda) are such great moments of character development.
There’s nothing like the original, but after reading this book, Myles and Beckett are now major contenders for my favorite Fowl children. Artemis is the best, but he can be a little too brainy at times. (It’s why we love him, but still.) As much as I love Butler and hope he and/or Juliet make a cameo in the series at some point, he’s mostly there to act as the muscle. Beckett brings the brawn and the whimsy. He’s so effusive and enthusiastic, he's the perfect compliment to Myles’ erudite, enigmatic personality. He’s the little boy that Myles and Artemis never were, and his childlike wonder infuses new life into what could otherwise be just another Insufferable Genius story.
Beyond the funny jokes, fairies, and fighting, Deny All Changes is ultimately a story about family. The book is dedicated “to twins everywhere,” so Myles and Beckett’s relationship obviously gets a lot of attention. The unique bond the two share and the loyalty it begets is central to the story. (It’s especially endearing to see displays of affection from the usually stoic Myles.) But the senior Fowls get their time to shine as well. After being relatively absent during their oldest son’s adventures, they've decided to start taking their parental duties more seriously. There’s a surprising moment of vulnerability when we realize the toll Artemis and the Last Gordian took on them, but there’s also a lot of fun. Angeline has a great mama bear moment, and we get a glimpse of what Artemis Fowl the First, criminal mastermind, was like in his heyday. I can’t wait to see more of them in subsequent books. (Maybe we’ll even get a Fowl Family Adventure? One can only hope…)
Deny All Charges is a book that can be enjoyed by readers of all ages. Colfer’s humor is layered so that there’s enough action to keep young kids engaged (and a few fart jokes thrown in for good measure) and enough tongue in cheek references to keep older readers entertained as well.
This is Eoin Colfer at his finest, and you won’t want to miss a moment.
I got an ARC from Disney-Hyperion. It didn't affect my review because I'm very opinionated about my books.
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes