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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
YES. Yes, yes, yes. Was this the best thing that ever happened to me? Possibly.
I opened this book kinda wishing I was reading about my children in Morgan's series on which this is a spin-off. Well, that attitude changed real fast.
This was such a rollercoaster. The exact kind I've come to expect from this freakishly talented author. This book was just so dang entertaining.
The plot had so many twists and turns that my hands were actually fluttering while I was reading, like I couldn't keep still.
Becca's story was addicting to read. Loved, loved, loved Maddox. I ship it. Also, I need to see the Barney/Maddox/Becca crew together again, they were so much fun. Also, I'd love to see the goddess Cleiona show up!
Crystal was extremely likable. I gotta say, the Toronto setting was amazing. And that little bookshop sounds like a dream. Another twist:
Farrell. Is he our new Magnus? (I can't even think of Magnus without needing the next book in that series.) I think so! Didn't love him, but then again, I hated Book 1 Magnus, sooo...
I can't believe
Yeah, so this was one-sitting level epic. Freaking loved it so much, I love Morgan Rhodes, and life is good with books like these.
I opened this book kinda wishing I was reading about my children in Morgan's series on which this is a spin-off. Well, that attitude changed real fast.
This was such a rollercoaster. The exact kind I've come to expect from this freakishly talented author. This book was just so dang entertaining.
The plot had so many twists and turns that my hands were actually fluttering while I was reading, like I couldn't keep still.
Becca's story was addicting to read. Loved, loved, loved Maddox. I ship it. Also,
Spoiler
Barnabas and Eva are Maddox's parents, and when it seemed like the witch Sienna betrayed us, she was actually betraying Valoria!Crystal was extremely likable. I gotta say, the Toronto setting was amazing. And that little bookshop sounds like a dream. Another twist:
Spoiler
Becca is actually the child of Markus AKA the hot guy Cry ran into on the college campus, which shook me up, and Aunt Jackie!!Farrell. Is he our new Magnus? (I can't even think of Magnus without needing the next book in that series.) I think so! Didn't love him, but then again, I hated Book 1 Magnus, sooo...
I can't believe
Spoiler
Farrell's brother, Adam, helped the girls escape in the end! The mark isn't working on him, I'm so excited! Also, Crystal's dad helped too, which was suprising. He seemed so wrapped around Markus's finger.Yeah, so this was one-sitting level epic. Freaking loved it so much, I love Morgan Rhodes, and life is good with books like these.
More like a 2.5.
It was fine, kind of cheesy and ridiculous at moments, (had to suspend belief a lot, it felt) but that's kind of what I expected -- although not to such large amounts. Still, Rhodes has a way with characters even if I'm not her number one fan, making me want to know more about them while I'm reading. I'm honestly not sure if I'll continue on with this particular series, but Falling Kingdoms remains one of the most entertaining series I've read recently, and I definitely recommend that series over this one right now!
It was fine, kind of cheesy and ridiculous at moments, (had to suspend belief a lot, it felt) but that's kind of what I expected -- although not to such large amounts. Still, Rhodes has a way with characters even if I'm not her number one fan, making me want to know more about them while I'm reading. I'm honestly not sure if I'll continue on with this particular series, but Falling Kingdoms remains one of the most entertaining series I've read recently, and I definitely recommend that series over this one right now!
This book is a Canadian fangirl's dream! (Well, at least it's one of mine...) [b:A Book of Spirits and Thieves|22571365|A Book of Spirits and Thieves (Spirits and Thieves, #1)|Morgan Rhodes|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1429026765s/22571365.jpg|42037808] is absolutely awesome because 2/3s of it is set in Toronto and it's a fantasy book with some high stakes.
This book features 3 narrators. Crys's sister Becca touches a book and goes into a coma and Crys has to find a way to help her. This involves her going into the past and uncovering the secrets of her parents. Farrell is in a secret society and is getting promoted. It brings up a lot of questions about his older brother's suicide and morality for Farrell, but will his curiosity win over his ethical questioning about the morality of this organization? And Maddox is the only one who can see Becca's spirit in Mytica. He is also the only one who can help her get home.
It was really cool to see how these point of views wove together. At first, when you start reading, you don't see how these 3 characters know each other but then it comes together and it's great to watch. [a:Morgan Rhodes|5295120|Morgan Rhodes|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1354050427p2/5295120.jpg] is great at plot twists and foreshadowing and this book didn't disappoint in that regard. She also creates another character, like Magnus in the [b:Falling Kingdoms|12954620|Falling Kingdoms (Falling Kingdoms, #1)|Morgan Rhodes|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1337026387s/12954620.jpg|18111704] series, whose moral compass is a little off balanced and it's interesting to watch that person struggle.
I also really liked seeing how this series weaves into the [b:Falling Kingdoms|12954620|Falling Kingdoms (Falling Kingdoms, #1)|Morgan Rhodes|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1337026387s/12954620.jpg|18111704] series. You get to meet the people involved in the myths that are told in Falling Kingdoms and I'm interested in seeing how that continues. I'm thinking of it more like a prequel to Falling Kingdoms, but I don't know if I'm totally right yet. I liked the characters, even though I was a little unimpressed with Becca, who is a bit predictable.
I think the best part for me was, as I said before, this book takes place mostly in Toronto. I was so thrilled that I could imagine everything that was described and all the Toronto metaphors used. (Can I make a petition for more books set in Toronto for all the Canadian book nerds out there?) I just wanted the chapters set in real life to continue forever.
If you are looking for a dramatic, semi-fantastical book set in Toronto, you might fall in love with this book. Highly recommend! Totally picking up the next book (I bought it before I was even done this book, that's how much I liked [b:A Book of Spirits and Thieves|22571365|A Book of Spirits and Thieves (Spirits and Thieves, #1)|Morgan Rhodes|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1429026765s/22571365.jpg|42037808])
This book features 3 narrators. Crys's sister Becca touches a book and goes into a coma and Crys has to find a way to help her. This involves her going into the past and uncovering the secrets of her parents. Farrell is in a secret society and is getting promoted. It brings up a lot of questions about his older brother's suicide and morality for Farrell, but will his curiosity win over his ethical questioning about the morality of this organization? And Maddox is the only one who can see Becca's spirit in Mytica. He is also the only one who can help her get home.
It was really cool to see how these point of views wove together. At first, when you start reading, you don't see how these 3 characters know each other but then it comes together and it's great to watch. [a:Morgan Rhodes|5295120|Morgan Rhodes|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1354050427p2/5295120.jpg] is great at plot twists and foreshadowing and this book didn't disappoint in that regard. She also creates another character, like Magnus in the [b:Falling Kingdoms|12954620|Falling Kingdoms (Falling Kingdoms, #1)|Morgan Rhodes|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1337026387s/12954620.jpg|18111704] series, whose moral compass is a little off balanced and it's interesting to watch that person struggle.
I also really liked seeing how this series weaves into the [b:Falling Kingdoms|12954620|Falling Kingdoms (Falling Kingdoms, #1)|Morgan Rhodes|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1337026387s/12954620.jpg|18111704] series. You get to meet the people involved in the myths that are told in Falling Kingdoms and I'm interested in seeing how that continues. I'm thinking of it more like a prequel to Falling Kingdoms, but I don't know if I'm totally right yet. I liked the characters, even though I was a little unimpressed with Becca, who is a bit predictable.
I think the best part for me was, as I said before, this book takes place mostly in Toronto. I was so thrilled that I could imagine everything that was described and all the Toronto metaphors used. (Can I make a petition for more books set in Toronto for all the Canadian book nerds out there?) I just wanted the chapters set in real life to continue forever.
If you are looking for a dramatic, semi-fantastical book set in Toronto, you might fall in love with this book. Highly recommend! Totally picking up the next book (I bought it before I was even done this book, that's how much I liked [b:A Book of Spirits and Thieves|22571365|A Book of Spirits and Thieves (Spirits and Thieves, #1)|Morgan Rhodes|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1429026765s/22571365.jpg|42037808])
I have so much to say about this book for one I did not really like it the story was very generic and predictable with a few parts that could of made the story better they just made it all the more boring with no depth whatsoever. Now on to the characters they were mostly one dimensional starting with Crystal a selfish moron who most of her actions were a instant eye roll and her attitude could barely stand her though sometimes she was not too bad. Moving on to Becca the type of girl who does not think she is pretty and is you stereo typical bookworm. On to the asshole called Farrel he was the worst male lead I have read read about really creepy and smarmy he was just a thug could not stand him at all. Lastly on to Maddox he was actually the one I liked best he had more dimension than the other characters and the things he did made so much more sense the only likable character of the bunch. To the romance it was all insta love which I just can not stand I like romance with some form of development which this had none. The plot was for one boring completely predictable with really bad world building the story starts with Becca falling into a coma after touching a book going to another world meeting Maddox and moves on to Crystal finding out about a secret society after awhile meeting a total douche getting caught and escaping nothing interesting there. So overall I did not really like this book and will not be continuing the series.
Amazing
I don't think I've ever read a book so quickly before. I loved every minute! It just kept going with plot twists and intrigue. I seriously can not wait to find d out what happens next. I love these characters and I'm so sad that the book is over
I don't think I've ever read a book so quickly before. I loved every minute! It just kept going with plot twists and intrigue. I seriously can not wait to find d out what happens next. I love these characters and I'm so sad that the book is over
This book. I can't say enough about how amazing and wonderful and fantastic this book was. It had me on the edge of my seat the whole time I was reading it. I never wanted to put it down! Which might explain why I read it in a day. This book was so good, a perfect blend of high fantasy and mystery. I would highly recommend it.
Really wanted to like this one. BUT. JUST. DIDN'T.
I liked this book! It wasn't great but it was fun. It's a whole hodge podge of things so it's really complicated to explain the plot of the story. The gist of it is that there's this book called The Bronze Codex that everyone fights over. It causes a lot of problems with all the characters. Basically nothing really happens in the book. It's mostly an introduction to the rest of the books. It was all a lot of talking and not much of doing anything. Plus, nothing exciting happened at all until the last fifty pages. I expected the book to be like Falling Kingdoms; full of actions and surprises. I'm going to talk mostly about the characters since they affected my view on the story the most.
My favorite character was Crystal. At first I didn't like her because she was kind of boring to be honest. Most of the characters were to be honest. However, Crystal was the only one with any sort of depth to her at all. She doesn't settle for anything. When she wants something, she goes for it. Crystal is feisty but loyal to a fault. Everything she did was for her sister, Becca. I can't really explain why I liked her so much but I just did. Then again there wasn't very much options. None of the other characters were appealing.
Maddox was so bland. Everything that he said was either self pitying or so pessimisstic. He didn't do anything the whole time. All Maddox did was complain that he didn't have good magic. I didn't like him. There wasn't much to like. I did like what happened to him in the end with Valoria, Barnabas, and Eva but he really had nothing to do with that. It was just cool to see a connection. He was so boring. Nothing exciting happened with him, he had no depth whatsoever, and he was so self pitying. He was a cardboard cut out of a character. Plus, I hated the 'lost in translation' feel with him and Becca. He is from a different time period and a different world. I understand that he is going to have issues with our terminology. It just felt so cheesy and bland. Here's an example: "Her name is Crystal." she said. "Crys." "Crystal-crys. An unusual name. (Please forgive me if it's not exact. i don't have the book with me and I don't want to go get it. It's basically what happened) See? It's meant to be funny but it just made me roll my eyes. Maddox was supposed to be that 'gosh darn kid from a past time that's just not as smart as us' kind of guy. I wasn't a big fan.
Farrell was also a really bland character. The only thing he did that had any form of depth was when he felt all that morally grey stuff. He would do anything for his brother Adam but still wanted to prove himself to the Society and his parents. When that thing happened with the second circle, I started to like Farrell's story more. He wanted to do something great with his life but the second circle really changed him. I thought it was really cool. Other than that, Farrell was the typical rich kid that has questionable morals but thinks he can get away with anything because he's rich. *cough*Chuck Bass*cough* Nothing really separated him from the pack.
I'm not even going to bother talking about Becca. She was fine but she was barely in the story. I know next to nothing about her character at all. She was so boring, gullible and bleh. I wish we got her POV.
Overall, I recommend this only if you want to see the connections this will have to the Falling Kingdoms series. I don't think you will get anything out of this unless you have read Falling Kingdoms. ABOSAT is okay but is really boring. I would suggest sticking it out because it is fun. It's just really boring.. The whole thing is just an introduction to the rest of the series. I'm not a huge fan.
My favorite character was Crystal. At first I didn't like her because she was kind of boring to be honest. Most of the characters were to be honest. However, Crystal was the only one with any sort of depth to her at all. She doesn't settle for anything. When she wants something, she goes for it. Crystal is feisty but loyal to a fault. Everything she did was for her sister, Becca. I can't really explain why I liked her so much but I just did. Then again there wasn't very much options. None of the other characters were appealing.
Maddox was so bland. Everything that he said was either self pitying or so pessimisstic. He didn't do anything the whole time. All Maddox did was complain that he didn't have good magic. I didn't like him. There wasn't much to like. I did like what happened to him in the end with Valoria, Barnabas, and Eva but he really had nothing to do with that. It was just cool to see a connection. He was so boring. Nothing exciting happened with him, he had no depth whatsoever, and he was so self pitying. He was a cardboard cut out of a character. Plus, I hated the 'lost in translation' feel with him and Becca. He is from a different time period and a different world. I understand that he is going to have issues with our terminology. It just felt so cheesy and bland. Here's an example: "Her name is Crystal." she said. "Crys." "Crystal-crys. An unusual name. (Please forgive me if it's not exact. i don't have the book with me and I don't want to go get it. It's basically what happened) See? It's meant to be funny but it just made me roll my eyes. Maddox was supposed to be that 'gosh darn kid from a past time that's just not as smart as us' kind of guy. I wasn't a big fan.
Farrell was also a really bland character. The only thing he did that had any form of depth was when he felt all that morally grey stuff. He would do anything for his brother Adam but still wanted to prove himself to the Society and his parents. When that thing happened with the second circle, I started to like Farrell's story more. He wanted to do something great with his life but the second circle really changed him. I thought it was really cool. Other than that, Farrell was the typical rich kid that has questionable morals but thinks he can get away with anything because he's rich. *cough*Chuck Bass*cough* Nothing really separated him from the pack.
I'm not even going to bother talking about Becca. She was fine but she was barely in the story. I know next to nothing about her character at all. She was so boring, gullible and bleh. I wish we got her POV.
Overall, I recommend this only if you want to see the connections this will have to the Falling Kingdoms series. I don't think you will get anything out of this unless you have read Falling Kingdoms. ABOSAT is okay but is really boring. I would suggest sticking it out because it is fun. It's just really boring.. The whole thing is just an introduction to the rest of the series. I'm not a huge fan.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This spin-off series is a little different than normal considering its conclusion was canceled. I wanted to read it anyway because I read the Fallen Kingdom series and I like reading anything and everything that involves a series I am reading. Now I enjoyed that series and I enjoyed this one too. It was definitely totally different with the two separate stories, one happening in past Mytica and the other in present-day Toronto. Once again the characters are what stood out for me in this series. I loved getting to know all of them, Maddox, Crys, and Becca, even Farrell. I really liked the magical elements from past Mytica in Maddox. Also the introduction of Valoria, it was interesting to finally meet a character that was mentioned in the original series and actually see what she was like. Also, the cult-like Hawkspear society was also really interesting to get to learn about. Normally I don't like parallel stories, but this one worked really well. I loved how it came together in the end and how both stories eventually connected together and also made sense as a spin-off of the original content. Morgan Rhodes really wrote a great little story so far and I can't wait to see how it continues. Her characters are always awesome and she creates twists and turns you don't expect and you will always know that she will kill at least someone in her books. I don't understand why it didn't continue and I heard the next one ends on a cliffhanger that I will never get the answers to. Aw well, I guess that is what I get for starting a series I knew never got completed. Overall, I liked this story and connected with the characters. It was a little slow at parts and I didn't get through it as fast as I wanted to, but I still really liked it. I would recommend reading it, even though some people would agree that it is pointless.