Reviews

The Slightly Alarming Tale of the Whispering Wars by Jaclyn Moriarty

bin_chicken4's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

anjleo's review against another edition

adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

adia_vannfrolo's review against another edition

adventurous funny fast-paced

4.5

ellie_debney's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: War

Minor: Death

roseleaf24's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.25

angeliki7's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

brittster622's review against another edition

4.0

I loved the perspectives in this book! Our story was written by Finlay, of the orphanage, and Honey Bee, of Brathelthwaite Boarding School. The chapters are hilarious because Finlay and Honey Bee are takin turns to tell the same story and will often comment about how the other is telling the story incorrectly. This is such a unique and refreshing way to tell a story and I really enjoyed that aspect of it.

The plot itself was an ok middle grade. It had some fantasy elements and decent characters, but it didn’t wow me.

shellan's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

redheadreading's review

Loved the first book in this series, but finding the narration style of this one irksome (although I'm sure children of the target audience age would love it!)

amlibera's review against another edition

4.0

Excellent, great fun. Moriarty does the best sorts of fantasy for kids, where there are real stakes and danger but also humor, discovery, and a kind of central beating heart. I don't know if I personally like this as much as Bronte Mettlestone or The Stolen Prince but that's just preference.