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khushg's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
mabelchiltern's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it. I would recommend for fans of Robin McKinley's "The Blue Sword" and Megan Whalen Turner's "The Thief" books.
situationnormal's review against another edition
4.0
I really like the series, and the final book is no exception. The book is for younger readers, and the pace is really quick because of that (I read it in 4 hours or so). Normally books for young readers can be a little annoying for me because I feel like the stakes aren't high enough, but the multiple different threats in this one more than solved that problem.
I wasn't wholly satisfied with the ending, and I would be happy to read another handful of these books, but overall I had a lot of fun with it.
I wasn't wholly satisfied with the ending, and I would be happy to read another handful of these books, but overall I had a lot of fun with it.
jappy97's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
yapha's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent finale to the Luck Uglies trilogy! I highly recommend this series to fantasy lovers in grades 5 & up.
eARC provided by publisher via Edelweiss
eARC provided by publisher via Edelweiss
onemanbookclub's review against another edition
5.0
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The Value of a Star: Ratings Explained
Boo-ya.
I just read all three books in The Luck Uglies series.
I wish I had a bell to ring.
Or a standing ovation to give.
Maybe just start cheering until I lose my voice?
I would...but that'd be awkward.
I'll have to settle for a book review.
Middle-grade is so hard to write for. It has to be accessible for children who want to be thrilled, but aren't ready to be thrilled. Usually, this means middle-grade books are dumbed down so much they become--well--dumb. That's why I get excited when I discover an excellent middle-grade series...because it's so hard to write right! (See what I did there?)
A talented author can do it.
Paul Durham did it.
The Luck Uglies is excellent.
The series is so well written and easy to read. The story is exciting. The action gets your heart racing. The heroes are regular kids who do brave things, even though their scared. The bad guys are rotten. The creatures are spooky. The main character is an 11-year-old girl who's smart and strong, but also clumsy and stubborn. The importance of family. Honor. Keeping your word.
All while being content appropriate and accessible to young readers. Girls will love it. Boys will love it. Parents will love it. Adults who aren't parents that like middle-grade fiction? Yep, you too.
BTW, the names in these books are wonderful. Best use of creative naming I've ever read. Seriously.
Thanks Paul Durham. You've won yourself a fan. What's next?
RING-A-LING-A-LING-A-DING-DING-DING
[Slow clap, getting to my feet...clapping faster...faster..now cheering...AAAAAHHHHH!!!]
Lost my voice.
Happy reading!
The Value of a Star: Ratings Explained
Boo-ya.
I just read all three books in The Luck Uglies series.
I wish I had a bell to ring.
Or a standing ovation to give.
Maybe just start cheering until I lose my voice?
I would...but that'd be awkward.
I'll have to settle for a book review.
Middle-grade is so hard to write for. It has to be accessible for children who want to be thrilled, but aren't ready to be thrilled. Usually, this means middle-grade books are dumbed down so much they become--well--dumb. That's why I get excited when I discover an excellent middle-grade series...because it's so hard to write right! (See what I did there?)
A talented author can do it.
Paul Durham did it.
The Luck Uglies is excellent.
The series is so well written and easy to read. The story is exciting. The action gets your heart racing. The heroes are regular kids who do brave things, even though their scared. The bad guys are rotten. The creatures are spooky. The main character is an 11-year-old girl who's smart and strong, but also clumsy and stubborn. The importance of family. Honor. Keeping your word.
All while being content appropriate and accessible to young readers. Girls will love it. Boys will love it. Parents will love it. Adults who aren't parents that like middle-grade fiction? Yep, you too.
BTW, the names in these books are wonderful. Best use of creative naming I've ever read. Seriously.
Thanks Paul Durham. You've won yourself a fan. What's next?
RING-A-LING-A-LING-A-DING-DING-DING
[Slow clap, getting to my feet...clapping faster...faster..now cheering...AAAAAHHHHH!!!]
Lost my voice.
Happy reading!
samantha_randolph's review against another edition
5.0
In the third and final book of the Luck Uglies series, Rye is locked right in the cross between the Luck Uglies and the Fork-Tongue Charmers as she fights to rescue her father. While venturing back to Drowning to help him, she finds her village full of Bog Noblins and fear. With most of the adults fighting, it’s up to her and her friends to save the village.
Paul Durham finishes the Luck Uglies series with a perfectly executed plot and breathless pacing leading up to the big climax. The plot twists are numerous and excellently timed, giving the reader just enough pause to gasp before continuing right through. The familiar world of Rye and her friends is as lovely as it was discovering it in the first book. Readers will see several creatures they are familiar with, but the new ones are equally fascinating/scary.
While the entire book is an adventurous thrill ride, the last third or so stole the show for me. The bond between Rye and the people around her has always been strong, but readers can really feel them all coming together during the big finale. One of the final scenes concerning the future of a High Chieften might be my favorite scene of the entire series. The theme of finding your own path is strong, as well as the powerful message to follow your heart to the decisions you believe are best, whether history sees them as one way or another.
There are a few moments of comic relief to help ease some of the tension in high stress areas, especially ones that bring up minor characters from previous novels. The chance to have a laugh is very welcome and lightens some of the darker moments.
Readers who have followed this series will not be disappointed with THE LUCK UGLIES: RISE OF THE RAGGED CLOVER. Rye’s story concludes beautifully with action galore.
Originally posted at YABC: http://www.yabookscentral.com/kidsfiction/19550-rise-of-the-ragged-clover
Paul Durham finishes the Luck Uglies series with a perfectly executed plot and breathless pacing leading up to the big climax. The plot twists are numerous and excellently timed, giving the reader just enough pause to gasp before continuing right through. The familiar world of Rye and her friends is as lovely as it was discovering it in the first book. Readers will see several creatures they are familiar with, but the new ones are equally fascinating/scary.
While the entire book is an adventurous thrill ride, the last third or so stole the show for me. The bond between Rye and the people around her has always been strong, but readers can really feel them all coming together during the big finale. One of the final scenes concerning the future of a High Chieften might be my favorite scene of the entire series. The theme of finding your own path is strong, as well as the powerful message to follow your heart to the decisions you believe are best, whether history sees them as one way or another.
There are a few moments of comic relief to help ease some of the tension in high stress areas, especially ones that bring up minor characters from previous novels. The chance to have a laugh is very welcome and lightens some of the darker moments.
Readers who have followed this series will not be disappointed with THE LUCK UGLIES: RISE OF THE RAGGED CLOVER. Rye’s story concludes beautifully with action galore.
Originally posted at YABC: http://www.yabookscentral.com/kidsfiction/19550-rise-of-the-ragged-clover
tarial's review against another edition
3.0
I probably would have given this book a higher star rating it I wasn't lift high and dry (lol) about my poor lad, Truitt. That disappointed me more than I can say.
While the book was consistent with the others in the series e grand ending for me, left it to be desired.
While the book was consistent with the others in the series e grand ending for me, left it to be desired.
booksandbosox's review against another edition
4.0
http://librarianosnark.blogspot.com/2016/03/review-rise-of-ragged-clover.html
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