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A review by indigoblue777
The Alchemyst by Michael Scott
4.0
I listened to the free audiobook on YouTube over the course of about 6 months.
This book was ok. I was originally going to give it 3 stars, but the ending somewhat redeemed the story. If I had read it when I was twelve I might have enjoyed it more. I like the world-building, especially Hekate's shadow realm, and the Torc Allta.
My biggest problem with this book is Josh.
He annoys me to no end, is always causing problems, and has all the makings of becoming Edmund from the Chronicles of Narnia, if you know what I mean.
Things that were hinted at for future books:
- The witch is going to die because she said she'll never see Scatty again
- Either Sophie or Josh is going to go evil. The witch hinted that it might be Sophie, but it's looking more like Josh at the moment. We didn't get a lot of character development for Sophie because she was passed out for a good portion of the book, so she might be able to go evil. But at the moment Josh seems more likely. Fortunately, he was significantly redeemed at the end of the book.
This book was ok. I was originally going to give it 3 stars, but the ending somewhat redeemed the story. If I had read it when I was twelve I might have enjoyed it more. I like the world-building, especially Hekate's shadow realm, and the Torc Allta.
Spoiler
I'm surprised that Hekate was killed off so early in the series, especially when they hyped her up as being such a powerful Elder.My biggest problem with this book is Josh.
He annoys me to no end, is always causing problems, and has all the makings of becoming Edmund from the Chronicles of Narnia, if you know what I mean.
Spoiler
I mean, he was the most afraid of being Awakened, but then as soon as Sophie gets all of her powers, he becomes jealous. He even gets jealous of how her aura smells like vanilla and his smells like oranges. Hello? Would he rather have rotten egg smell like D??? Not looking good.Things that were hinted at for future books:
Spoiler
- Hekate needs to be avenged- The witch is going to die because she said she'll never see Scatty again
- Either Sophie or Josh is going to go evil. The witch hinted that it might be Sophie, but it's looking more like Josh at the moment. We didn't get a lot of character development for Sophie because she was passed out for a good portion of the book, so she might be able to go evil. But at the moment Josh seems more likely. Fortunately, he was significantly redeemed at the end of the book.