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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
It wasn't my favorite in the series, but I did still really enjoy it. The cliffhanger at the end, is now begging me to read the last book to find out what happens.
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This book was.... disappointing.
I loved the original three books in the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series, so when I heard that there would be three more, I was ecstatic. Two books in, however, and I am seriously wishing the story had stopped after Library of Souls.
The Conference of the Birds is definitely suffering from Middle Book Syndrome. I really loved seeing all of my favorite characters again, but was severely disappointed when the story felt rushed. That's not to say that there wasn't anything going on, because there was, but we never really got any resolutions before jumping into the next plot point. It made things confusing and I had trouble following along (which explains why I had so much trouble remembering what happened in the previous books). This book in particular didn't even focus on the peculiar abilities of the characters. Even Jacob, the main character and the one who—arguably—has the most interesting ability, didn't get to see much action. I also had difficultly believing/enjoying the romance because feelings progressed way too fast and I felt like I didn't get to enjoy the characters individually or get to see their feelings develop properly before they were together.
Overall, this book gave me the feeling that I was running in circles and getting nowhere. I hate being so disappointing by a series that I love and feel a bit underwhelmed at the prospect of yet another book. Hopefully this time it really is the final one in the series and we can get an official conclusion.
I loved the original three books in the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series, so when I heard that there would be three more, I was ecstatic. Two books in, however, and I am seriously wishing the story had stopped after Library of Souls.
The Conference of the Birds is definitely suffering from Middle Book Syndrome. I really loved seeing all of my favorite characters again, but was severely disappointed when the story felt rushed. That's not to say that there wasn't anything going on, because there was, but we never really got any resolutions before jumping into the next plot point. It made things confusing and I had trouble following along (which explains why I had so much trouble remembering what happened in the previous books). This book in particular didn't even focus on the peculiar abilities of the characters. Even Jacob, the main character and the one who—arguably—has the most interesting ability, didn't get to see much action. I also had difficultly believing/enjoying the romance because feelings progressed way too fast and I felt like I didn't get to enjoy the characters individually or get to see their feelings develop properly before they were together.
Overall, this book gave me the feeling that I was running in circles and getting nowhere. I hate being so disappointing by a series that I love and feel a bit underwhelmed at the prospect of yet another book. Hopefully this time it really is the final one in the series and we can get an official conclusion.
adventurous
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Another amazing part of the series and still as exciting as the previous chapters! Can't wait till the next one is published
adventurous
dark
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I’m loving the spin on how to first trilogy ended. I’m loving that Miss. P is finally seeing them as something more that meddlesome kids. I’m loving that we don’t lose any of what this series does well.
But I am getting a bit sick of Jacob thinking running of without telling anyone is a good idea. Surely the guy knows by now - you run away, you get hurt...Every. Single. Time. It’s time this dog learnt a new trick!
I’ll also have to say I find something lacking with the romance. In the first trilogy it felt like an important part of the story. Now it’s just a convenient side plot to connect Jacob to all the parts of the story he needs to be to keep him relevant.
I’m eager to see how to series will end. How Ransom will wrap up this section of his story and whether he’ll leave it open for expansion of the world or whether I’d move onto something else.
But I am getting a bit sick of Jacob thinking running of without telling anyone is a good idea. Surely the guy knows by now - you run away, you get hurt...Every. Single. Time. It’s time this dog learnt a new trick!
I’ll also have to say I find something lacking with the romance. In the first trilogy it felt like an important part of the story. Now it’s just a convenient side plot to connect Jacob to all the parts of the story he needs to be to keep him relevant.
I’m eager to see how to series will end. How Ransom will wrap up this section of his story and whether he’ll leave it open for expansion of the world or whether I’d move onto something else.