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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
Return to the Isle of the Lost
4.5/5 stars
I was already loving the way this book started, seeing as how I had seen many fanfictions of Descendants in which the kids of Auradon would beat and bully the VKs and they would just silently take it to avoid starting drama that could get them sent back to the Isle. Usually people portrayed it as Carlos because he gives off a weaker air but interestingly enough here it was Jay.
I knew about the messages for a while having read the preview of the book when it was released on Twitter. I was really into that as the central plot of having a strange enemy that would lead them back to the isle.
Then meanwhile you got Ben going on this weird Game of Thrones/Skyrim quest with Merlin and them where he starts learning more about the earthquakes they've been having and ends up seeing this giant ass dragon that looks exactly like Maleficent.
Holy crap, so apparently the anti-heroes are not gonna jump them. They're actually a radical group and Mal is like their Katniss.
The talismans part felt a little repetitive of the first book but I did love the part of the quest where Carlos goes to find his in the modern world and sees Cruella there and has to face his abuser was such a good scene.
The ending was a little anticlimactic considering I've never seen whatever movie Madame Mim is from so I wasn't really feeling her as a villain. But that very last scene where they see Jafar with the key and they talk about going to war with the Isle got me excited though.
Is "School of Secrets" that was advertised at the back of the book a continuation or what? Cause I've heard nothing about it.
A lot of people were complaining that their wasn't enough romance but I think she developed Mal and Bens relationship beautifully. Him being worried about her when they were on the island and he found the website was sweet. That reunion at the end was precious.
I guess the movie had so much Jaylos that I was hoping for a little here but I ain't complaining. The most I noticed was
1. Carlos wearing Jays clothes
2. Even though Mal was drowning and they were all scared for her Jay still didn't want Carlos to jump in for fear of him getting hurt.
4.5/5 stars
I was already loving the way this book started, seeing as how I had seen many fanfictions of Descendants in which the kids of Auradon would beat and bully the VKs and they would just silently take it to avoid starting drama that could get them sent back to the Isle. Usually people portrayed it as Carlos because he gives off a weaker air but interestingly enough here it was Jay.
I knew about the messages for a while having read the preview of the book when it was released on Twitter. I was really into that as the central plot of having a strange enemy that would lead them back to the isle.
Then meanwhile you got Ben going on this weird Game of Thrones/Skyrim quest with Merlin and them where he starts learning more about the earthquakes they've been having and ends up seeing this giant ass dragon that looks exactly like Maleficent.
Holy crap, so apparently the anti-heroes are not gonna jump them. They're actually a radical group and Mal is like their Katniss.
The talismans part felt a little repetitive of the first book but I did love the part of the quest where Carlos goes to find his in the modern world and sees Cruella there and has to face his abuser was such a good scene.
The ending was a little anticlimactic considering I've never seen whatever movie Madame Mim is from so I wasn't really feeling her as a villain. But that very last scene where they see Jafar with the key and they talk about going to war with the Isle got me excited though.
Is "School of Secrets" that was advertised at the back of the book a continuation or what? Cause I've heard nothing about it.
A lot of people were complaining that their wasn't enough romance but I think she developed Mal and Bens relationship beautifully. Him being worried about her when they were on the island and he found the website was sweet. That reunion at the end was precious.
I guess the movie had so much Jaylos that I was hoping for a little here but I ain't complaining. The most I noticed was
1. Carlos wearing Jays clothes
2. Even though Mal was drowning and they were all scared for her Jay still didn't want Carlos to jump in for fear of him getting hurt.
I love that it helps broaden the characters from the movie. It doesn’t loose pace and keeps you entertained. I can’t wait to continue the series!
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
Actual rating: 3.5
I thought that this book wasn't quite as good as the first book in the series. Mal, Evie, Jay and Carlos have become good characters. This made the characters not quite as interesting as they didn't have any evil schemes planned.
I also felt that there were far too many characters mentioned in this book. Names seemed to be thrown in but we didn't really know who these characters were and they were only mentioned once and then never mentioned again.
I think I would have enjoyed this book a lot more when I was younger as I am/was a huge Disney fan. This series is a lot of fun to read and if you are looking for a fun quick read then this series is perfect for that.
I thought that this book wasn't quite as good as the first book in the series. Mal, Evie, Jay and Carlos have become good characters. This made the characters not quite as interesting as they didn't have any evil schemes planned.
I also felt that there were far too many characters mentioned in this book. Names seemed to be thrown in but we didn't really know who these characters were and they were only mentioned once and then never mentioned again.
I think I would have enjoyed this book a lot more when I was younger as I am/was a huge Disney fan. This series is a lot of fun to read and if you are looking for a fun quick read then this series is perfect for that.
me gusto mucho mas que el anterior, pensé que iba a ser lo mismo que la secuela de peli pero creo que esta historia pasa antes, para los fan de Disney , muy recomendado!!
Another fun little story about the glorious triumph of the power of friendship (and tape).
(Really though, Yen Sid? REALLY??)
(Really though, Yen Sid? REALLY??)
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is the sequel to the Descendant movie. Mal, Jay, Evie, and Carlos have adjusted to life in Auradon, but when their parents suddenly go missing they return to the Isle of the Lost.
This book takes place a few days after the film. The villain kids have adjusted to life in Auradon, King Ben wants to allow more Isle kids into the school. But when a dragon is seen attacking different kingdoms, Ben has to re-evaluate the kingdom’s stand on magic and find out who is behind the attacks.
I think I enjoyed this book more than the first one. There was still the strong platonic friendship between all the characters. This has to be my favorite aspect of the series. Mal, Jay, Evie and Carlos are just so supportive of one another, they see themselves as friends and sibling.
Another big theme of this book confronting one’s fear. These kids believe they are going to be just like their parents. They had to complete impossible task and they found so much inner strength to accomplish that.
I give this book a B-. This book had so many more cameos of popular and somewhat forgotten Disney villains. I hope we continue to have more books and movies.
This book takes place a few days after the film. The villain kids have adjusted to life in Auradon, King Ben wants to allow more Isle kids into the school. But when a dragon is seen attacking different kingdoms, Ben has to re-evaluate the kingdom’s stand on magic and find out who is behind the attacks.
I think I enjoyed this book more than the first one. There was still the strong platonic friendship between all the characters. This has to be my favorite aspect of the series. Mal, Jay, Evie and Carlos are just so supportive of one another, they see themselves as friends and sibling.
Another big theme of this book confronting one’s fear. These kids believe they are going to be just like their parents. They had to complete impossible task and they found so much inner strength to accomplish that.
I give this book a B-. This book had so many more cameos of popular and somewhat forgotten Disney villains. I hope we continue to have more books and movies.
Although this book was enjoyable to read in the way that it flew by so fast, I had a few problems with the pacing and I didn't really think the plot was solid.
For the first 200 pages, nothing really happened. The true action started around 250 pages in, which is a bit too late. The actually interesting scenes were over in a few pages and the ending was a big WTF, and not in a good way. I also think the whole plot twist/reveal at the end didn't make sense in context with the story as a whole.
The multiple POV was a bit boring at times because the same kind of scenario was repeated in each one for like 50 pages (re: pacing issues. 50 pages could have been used to further explain the ending... Just saying.)
All in all, not the best book, but not the worst. I wouldn't recommend it, to be honest, but if you want to give it to a kid or something, go ahead; it's not that bad.
For the first 200 pages, nothing really happened. The true action started around 250 pages in, which is a bit too late. The actually interesting scenes were over in a few pages and the ending was a big WTF, and not in a good way.
Spoiler
We never really find out how the villain parents got away. We actually never see them, which is just wtf.Spoiler
It would have been more interesting if it actually was Maleficent.The multiple POV was a bit boring at times because the same kind of scenario was repeated in each one for like 50 pages (re: pacing issues. 50 pages could have been used to further explain the ending... Just saying.)
All in all, not the best book, but not the worst. I wouldn't recommend it, to be honest, but if you want to give it to a kid or something, go ahead; it's not that bad.