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Serafina Y El Bastón Maligno / Serafina and the Twisted Staff (Serafina, Book 2)
Robert Beatty
4.03 AVERAGE
186 reviews for:
Serafina Y El Bastón Maligno / Serafina and the Twisted Staff (Serafina, Book 2)
Robert Beatty
4.03 AVERAGE
I can't describe how much I loved it. more than the first book.
Really a 4.5/5; while I was more satisfied with the story of this one, I also came across a few patches of rough writing that took me out of the story and wasn't surprised by many of the plot turns, having predicted most of them early on. As a whole, however, I really enjoy the dark creepiness of this series, I'm happy with the developments that did take place, and I can't wait until the series continues! Plus, I still just love the character of Serafina-- she's a badass.
3.5
This one wasn't quite as good as the first, but really close. Still a really intriguing story! I LOVE the Biltmore estate and forest setting, all the animals and creatures, and most of all Serafina! She's young, but strong and a fighter. Also, the villain (and backstory) TOTALLY surprised me in this one, which I think is kind of hard to do with middle grade! So fun. Excited to continue!
This one wasn't quite as good as the first, but really close. Still a really intriguing story! I LOVE the Biltmore estate and forest setting, all the animals and creatures, and most of all Serafina! She's young, but strong and a fighter. Also, the villain (and backstory) TOTALLY surprised me in this one, which I think is kind of hard to do with middle grade! So fun. Excited to continue!
While I enjoyed this book, there was one thing that I feel this book lacked. This book didn’t have as much magic in it as the first one, however, it did have as much mystery as the first one. I love the growth and development of both Serafina and Braeden and I love how much their friendship has grown too. I also feel that Serafina has more freedom to roam around the estate. The most important aspect, in my opinion, is how Serafina found the balance between her life at Biltmore and her life in the forest.
This series is totally middle age but I love them. It’s a bit like reading a Disney movie. There are cat-humans and shape shifters and warm and fuzzies, people who don’t appear who they are, and very clear cut good vs. evil. Plus - a small dose of American history as it all takes place at the Biltmore Estate just at the turn of the century.
I can't describe how much I loved it. more than the first book.
I have been really enjoying this little series. Serafina and the Twisted Staff has elements of history, animorphism, magic, friendship, and self-exploration. For a middle grades book (our protagonist is 12), it is done in a relatable and interesting way. Beatty is also a master of building suspense. The ending of this book was kind of ambiguous, so I am wondering if a third book is in the cards or if it is meant to be left to the reader's imagination.
Serafina and her magical, mystical adventures at the historical Biltmore continue. This is the kind of book I would have devoured as a child. Serafina discovers that she is not part of either world; the magic of her kin in the woods, and that of the refined people from the Biltmore. As she struggles to discover her place, she also uncovers that an evil is threatening both humans and magical creatures. It's a story of self-discovery and magical adventure all wrapped up in one.
Drunken thoughts here: http://willreadforbooze.blogspot.com/2017/04/serafina-and-twisted-staff-by-robert.html
This is probably my favorite of the trilogy. It brought everything together more clearly, and
developed Serafina and her friends more as well. I liked that the villain is related to the first book's plot (not all trilogies do that), and that we get to watch Serafina discover her true self, which she only began to do in the first book. This one felt less dark than the first, although realistically, I think it was actually darker. Either way, great book.
developed Serafina and her friends more as well. I liked that the villain is related to the first book's plot (not all trilogies do that), and that we get to watch Serafina discover her true self, which she only began to do in the first book. This one felt less dark than the first, although realistically, I think it was actually darker. Either way, great book.