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singsthewren's review against another edition
3.0
I really wish books would indicate on them somewhere if they're middle grade vs YA, because this is the second time I've bought a book by an author I love only to discover pretty quickly that it's a middle grade book, and be sorely disappointed/annoyed.
This book was fun, and overall I enjoyed it, but it's definitely a kid's book, and I am not the intended audience. I don't think I'll read the sequel, though I did like the characters in this one.
This book was fun, and overall I enjoyed it, but it's definitely a kid's book, and I am not the intended audience. I don't think I'll read the sequel, though I did like the characters in this one.
jadeyrae's review against another edition
4.0
Very very good, need the sequel!!!
Full review may come eventually.
Full review may come eventually.
maureen_fox's review against another edition
4.0
This is luke no fantasy book I've ever read. I love the thread of colonial history. Coming from a part of New England with similar history, it was a great to see our corner of the world represented in such a great book.
Being me the sequel!
Being me the sequel!
bookgirl4ever's review against another edition
3.0
Prosper's family has a huge skeleton in his ancestry's closet: the wealth and privilege and power has had over the centuries stem from a deal between Puritan Honor Redding and a demon. An attempt to break the contract merely resulted in a promise that one day, the demon would rise in the body of a future posterity and Prosper is the lucky guy. Noticing a trend of demons in people theme. Recommended for middle grades and junior high readers, and fans of the Iron Trial series.
jeremyjenkins's review against another edition
2.0
The dreadful Tale of Prosper Reading was a cover purchase and I spent those last three days regretting it... The first third was extremely slow-paced and boring but I hung to it for the character of Alastor. The second third was like a shiny ray clearing my boredness and I was almost entertained until the last part made my realize there was clearly not enough pages to properly end the story... 2.5/5
secemozmen's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.5
jamsu's review against another edition
5.0
I rarely ever pick up middle grade books unless they’re written by Rick Riordan. I almost didn’t even give this one a chance but come on demons!
I liked that Prosperity was a straight D student. It always makes me feel like the worst student ever when I see book characters been smart af all the time. I thought it was fitting that he knew greek mythology so well since Percy Jackson is one of my favorite middle grade books.
You guys know how much I love Hopper from Bloodlines, right? I think Toad became my second favorite magical creature. A kitten with bat wings? How cute is that.
I didn’t really like Prue in most of the book. I felt like she didn’t really care for her brother after she got better. She laughed at her brother instead of standing up to him. I just felt bad for Prosper just wanting to be accepted.
All in all I loved this book and I didn’t see that ending coming! I can’t wait to read book two and to see where Bracken takes this world to.
I liked that Prosperity was a straight D student. It always makes me feel like the worst student ever when I see book characters been smart af all the time. I thought it was fitting that he knew greek mythology so well since Percy Jackson is one of my favorite middle grade books.
You guys know how much I love Hopper from Bloodlines, right? I think Toad became my second favorite magical creature. A kitten with bat wings? How cute is that.
I didn’t really like Prue in most of the book. I felt like she didn’t really care for her brother after she got better. She laughed at her brother instead of standing up to him. I just felt bad for Prosper just wanting to be accepted.
All in all I loved this book and I didn’t see that ending coming! I can’t wait to read book two and to see where Bracken takes this world to.
whimsyvoid's review against another edition
4.0
This was really good! I love Al. He’s such a little butt. But I adore him. Lol And Prosper is a dear. My heart goes out to the poor boy. Over all the story was good and I honestly enjoyed myself. I can’t wait to see what happens next after that freaking ending!