lorialdenholuta's review against another edition
5.0
The 4th (and final at the time of this review) mystery in this series is deeply satisfying to my inner ten-year-old. It's got many of those familiar classic tropes - secret passages, thwarting adults, sneaking around where one shouldn't be, codes between kids, mud, animals, creaking ships at harbor side. And more! If you are ten, you will love it. If you were once ten, you'll love it too.
I do hope more books in the series will come along. But even if we only get four, we are blessed.
I do hope more books in the series will come along. But even if we only get four, we are blessed.
snazel's review against another edition
3.0
OKay so this one was the one where my suspension of disbelief finally broke. I love all the characters so much (including Victoria! So great!) but Ada making a literal bat wing flying machine? What? Breaking into the Palace easily and with no repercussions? I beg your pardon?
Still clever and fun and I love how the plot pays homage to other victorian novels or stories, but this one was a trifle unsatisfying. Also sad cause I want them to continue to fight crime and be awesome forever, and I think this is the last book in the series.
Still clever and fun and I love how the plot pays homage to other victorian novels or stories, but this one was a trifle unsatisfying. Also sad cause I want them to continue to fight crime and be awesome forever, and I think this is the last book in the series.
melmo2610's review against another edition
4.0
I have really enjoyed this series. I am sad this appears to be the last one, especially since there's a bit of a cliffhanger (at least to me). The storyline/mystery of this one was good, and the ending was fun.
ewil6681's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
const_elle_ations's review against another edition
4.0
Pretty good, although I liked the other books better. I loved Victoria! It was largely unrealistic though, involving a girl making flying wings and another girl breaking into the palace.
neffcannon's review
adventurous
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
nose_ina_book's review against another edition
5.0
Yet another great mystery for the Wollstonecraft Detectives! This time the girls work with a young Queen Victoria to find the girl's missing secret diary. Once again I live the story and how it is based on the era and a famous mystery story.
Such a great series for young readers interested in a mystery.
Such a great series for young readers interested in a mystery.
alwyshaveabook82's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
wonderful historical (some liberties taken -see notes at end of book) fiction about adventurous girls The puzzles are good, the personalities distinct, and the focus is on doing (not being friends or good enough).
hemlockreads's review against another edition
4.0
I think this one is my favorite so far. I felt like the mystery for this book and the overarching plot with Ada's nemesis struck the best balance in this one.
moony_orli's review against another edition
4.0
I started this series when I was younger and just loved it. And even though I am way too old now for these books now, I still read it because I was so excited to see what adventure these brave girls went on next. Honestly, these books are such great little mysteries and I loved to read this book as a quick, fun read.
What's also great about these books are the strong female main characters. Ada and Mary are brave and severely smart. Reading these books as a little girl made me so happy and powerful and I actually really looked up to them!
Finally, as you know I love historical fiction and this series is one of the most creative series' of historical fiction that I have ever seen. Jordan Stratford has taken two great female role models and slightly altered their stories to make them two best friends, going around being smart and kicking people's butts together.
I don't know why I gave this book a 5/5, but I just love it so much that I felt like it deserved it.
What's also great about these books are the strong female main characters. Ada and Mary are brave and severely smart. Reading these books as a little girl made me so happy and powerful and I actually really looked up to them!
Finally, as you know I love historical fiction and this series is one of the most creative series' of historical fiction that I have ever seen. Jordan Stratford has taken two great female role models and slightly altered their stories to make them two best friends, going around being smart and kicking people's butts together.
I don't know why I gave this book a 5/5, but I just love it so much that I felt like it deserved it.