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jesslynh's review against another edition
5.0
This has to be the most delightful YA that I've read in a long time, and I have to say that Flora kicks Harry Potter's ass. He ALWAYS had to get saved and while Flora may work with her friend, she remains actively involved. Like Harry, I was a bit surprised with a few of the darker details, but have come to the conclusion that if I could handle Old Yeller as a kid, maybe they can deal with deathlies as well--its not like I was a bastion of maturity.
Despite a few nasty formatting errors (on one page near the end) the book just made me smile and I laughed out loud more than once. I'll definitely be back for more.
(Dang it--now I have to go see if Old Yeller is available on Kindle.)
Update: Why yes it is! I have a host of books I loved as a child that I will immediately start searching for!
Despite a few nasty formatting errors (on one page near the end) the book just made me smile and I laughed out loud more than once. I'll definitely be back for more.
(Dang it--now I have to go see if Old Yeller is available on Kindle.)
Update: Why yes it is! I have a host of books I loved as a child that I will immediately start searching for!
vorsoisson's review
4.0
A charming protagonist, and an interesting world. I enjoyed the complete hodgepodge of cultures thrown together to create the Republic of Califa, and the author pulls off the non-standard speaking patterns well, enough that I'm getting the urge to greet people with an ave or to say "ayeh, so," whenever I'm thinking. This is definitely a kid's book, though, not just a book appropriate for kids, and the plot points are mostly predictable from a mile away. Still, I love the house spirits, and I'm looking forward to reading more by this author
untyingmyself's review
4.0
An interesting story. I enjoyed the read. Some of the slang that the character uses sounds odd to me, but that may just be my unfamiliarity with it.
kraley's review
4.0
I thought this book was great. The characters were entertaining, the magic in the book was well used. The story was fun. I am missing these characters and want to know more about them. I actually read book 2 before book 1 (a recent problem of mine) and went back and read this one. I really liked it still. I recommend reading them in order. Fun read and I will definitely read the next one when it comes out.
fell4's review against another edition
slow-paced
1.75
I feel like it's something I would have read in 2005 or 10 and perhaps enjoyed, but it doesn't quite hold up to today's standards
misspiggyx's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-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? Yes
3.0
jabarkas's review
3.0
Flora Segunda really really wants you to see just how gosh-darned whimsical it is.
To say That it is baiting for a movie deal would be an understatement on a scale for which I do not currently possess a simile.
Flora segunda is the story of a semi-misunderstood 13 year old girl, with a troubled but loving family background and burgeoning magic powers. I know I know, you've heard this one before, so have I. It is, of course, flora's hook. Without that somewhat hackneyed set-up, this book would never have been green-lit, since there is nothing pulishers crave more than potential franchise drones that tweener girls represent. Yet in spite of this, and several other handicaps, flora manages to be an entertaining read, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for light and quick escapism.
The book can basically be divided into 2 halves: half one is Flora getting into trouble, and half 2 is Flora getting out of trouble. Because of the way they impacted my
To say That it is baiting for a movie deal would be an understatement on a scale for which I do not currently possess a simile.
Flora segunda is the story of a semi-misunderstood 13 year old girl, with a troubled but loving family background and burgeoning magic powers. I know I know, you've heard this one before, so have I. It is, of course, flora's hook. Without that somewhat hackneyed set-up, this book would never have been green-lit, since there is nothing pulishers crave more than potential franchise drones that tweener girls represent. Yet in spite of this, and several other handicaps, flora manages to be an entertaining read, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for light and quick escapism.
The book can basically be divided into 2 halves: half one is Flora getting into trouble, and half 2 is Flora getting out of trouble. Because of the way they impacted my
meghan111's review
4.0
This had cool language and fantastical concepts. I like the world this book takes place in, with its Aztec-like features (e.g. people who worship a hummingbird who feeds on pain), a character called the Dainty Pirate, the fact that all the generals and people in power are women, and the random magic that occurs and works by rules that are never really explained but that are consistent and make sense.
unicornbanzaiiking's review
4.0
I found it wonderfully creative and entertaining. The author created a truly interesting world for the readers to explore and live in between the front and back covers.
zarco_j's review
3.0
A strong 3 stars.
I nearly don't know what to say about this. Part of me loved it, part of me was glad when I finished it.
I'll think it over and update my review accordingly.
I nearly don't know what to say about this. Part of me loved it, part of me was glad when I finished it.
I'll think it over and update my review accordingly.