Reviews

Lucinda's Secret by Tony DiTerlizzi, Holly Black

teresatumminello's review against another edition

3.0

Better than the first two. I wonder how I'd rate it if all 5 volumes were just one book, which is what it should be.

missmadamemoon's review against another edition

This was very exciting! I enjoyed going to the hospital and meeting the not-at-all-crazy Aunt Lucinda. I do hope that, in the end, the children and Aunt Lucinda can reveal the fairy world and let everyone (primarily their family) know the truth. I enjoyed meeting the elves in the forest, and, while I was not surprised at the reveal that Arthur is still alive, I think it's very exciting. I am loving this series and appreciate that not only does it have a great story that adults can appreicate, but that it is told so specifically for children. There are some children's books (i.e. the latter in the "HP" series) that I think require a lot of consideration about what age-group they are appropriate for. I'm not saying that there's anything wrong with books with heavier/serious/darker/more mature content, but I think it's good and fun for kids to also have well-written books they can just jump right into at any age.

lav_v's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

katherineharnisch's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-paced

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

4.0

Read this series as an adult after reading them as a child—they are just as good as I remember them being! Highly recommend to readers of any age. 

teacupmania's review against another edition

adventurous

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

wanderlustlover's review against another edition

5.0

These three are short, but they were so woven to be one story, that I'm giving them only one review. They are beyond adorable. I adore them and I want to have them for my kids.

And I love how all the races are done, the words in each of them, and how they connect. And the art! How can I not tell you about the art! Half of the fun of moving on through any of the stories is the art that's everywhere, brightening everything.

I love Mallory, Jared and Simon in their own ways, and I love how completely un-cliche they each are really. I'm looking forward to getting the rest of Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles one day too!

jeyjey's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

2.5

guessgreenleaf's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious 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? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Mental illness, Self harm, and Violence

redalei's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

nikhilmath's review against another edition

I recently revisited Lucinda's Secret, the third installment in The Spiderwick Chronicles, and was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. As someone who read this series as a child and now as an adult, I couldn't help but wonder if my appreciation was solely based on nostalgia. Nevertheless, I highly recommend it for those who have fond memories of the series. The story is undeniably darker than I initially recalled, but it only adds depth to the already intriguing plot. Overall, a captivating read that will surely satisfy both old and new readers. #bookreview
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