megs_s's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
emmalovesbooksandcoffee's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
nehanibu's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
rayne_1906's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
1 hour 39 minutes - This is the book I remember most from the 2nd half of the series, and I think this affected my enjoyment somewhat, as the twist wasn't quite as exciting as I remembered it to be. However, despite this, the book was still plenty enjoyable.
eline_berk's review against another edition
4.0
De drama. De plottwists. De DRAMA. En vooral genieten dat deze mensen zo intens gelukkig zijn als ze aardappelpuree bij het avondeten krijgen
kaypat23's review against another edition
4.0
I thought that Alice's secret and character reveal at the end felt a bit obvious but I enjoyed it anyway. Alice's secret shows that it is possible for a person to change themselves completely and reinvent themselves in a new light. Her redemption arc was very satisfying to read and I liked that the girls have grown up more by giving her a chance instead of accusing her immediately. We are also introduced to several new first formers who create a lot of mischief. I think that the addition of these girls is somewhat necessary to maintain the excitement because the old girls at Malory Towers are no longer as carefree and mischievous as they used to be.
kat_hart08's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
This book really demonstrates Pamela Cox’s writing in some ways. It’s certainly not the worst in the series (not that I’d characterise any of them as “bad”) but it’s not my favourite. Parts of the book feel “preachy” but that could just be put it down to the target audience. Still a very enjoyable read.
michelleful's review against another edition
4.0
One gets the idea that as Cox moves towards the end of her continuation series, she's trying to wrap up loose ends left behind in the original Malory Towers series. So it is here, with a mysterious sixth-former who reminds the girls of someone, except that they can never place her. I think it's rather unlikely that someone would change so very much that no one could actually recognise her, but okay. The introduction of little Daffy Hope as a June replacement was...well, very parallel, let's say, but I'm pretty sure that Daffy should not yet be old enough to enter Malory Towers if she was only a year old at most when Darrell and Sally were first-formers. Still, a worthwhile effort.
samjaymc's review against another edition
4.0
Based upon, and continuing Enid Blyton's Malory Towers series. Felicity is Head Girl of Malory Towers! Eager to prove herself, she has her hands full with naughty first formers, and a very mysterious new form-mate who is strangely familiar.
Enid Blyton's Malory Towers series was one that I devoured as a child. So, finding that Pamela Cox had continued this series using Felicity Rivers, the younger sister of Darrell Rivers from the original series, was a delight!
In this installment of her series of books, continuing the school days of Felicity, Felicity is now in the sixth and final form at Malory Towers. Also, like her sister was before her, she is now Head Girl of the school she loves. With this huge responsibility comes trouble, secrets and naughty first formers!
I think, of all Cox's books that I have read thus far, this is my favourite. I find the story very engaging and quite different from the others she has written, though she still writes in a stlye quite close to Blytons.
I loved that the stories told did not just happen among the sixth formers. They were spread evenly among the top form and the lower forms, most especially the first form - who I enjoyed many of the laughs and fun moments with, before returning to the mysteries within the sixth form.
As a whole, Secrets of Malory Towers was a lovely book to read and one I recommend to anyone who enjoys, or remembers enjoying the original Malory Towers series.
Enid Blyton's Malory Towers series was one that I devoured as a child. So, finding that Pamela Cox had continued this series using Felicity Rivers, the younger sister of Darrell Rivers from the original series, was a delight!
In this installment of her series of books, continuing the school days of Felicity, Felicity is now in the sixth and final form at Malory Towers. Also, like her sister was before her, she is now Head Girl of the school she loves. With this huge responsibility comes trouble, secrets and naughty first formers!
I think, of all Cox's books that I have read thus far, this is my favourite. I find the story very engaging and quite different from the others she has written, though she still writes in a stlye quite close to Blytons.
I loved that the stories told did not just happen among the sixth formers. They were spread evenly among the top form and the lower forms, most especially the first form - who I enjoyed many of the laughs and fun moments with, before returning to the mysteries within the sixth form.
As a whole, Secrets of Malory Towers was a lovely book to read and one I recommend to anyone who enjoys, or remembers enjoying the original Malory Towers series.
crystalmethany's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyable as ever, and having some of the stories of the new first form, with Sally's sister Daffy, really added to the fun. Daffy was a pleasant addition, and having Willow involved, plus Alice's mystery (which I myself didn't actually see through, as it's been some time since I've read the original series) made for some less recycled stories. This made this particular instalment stand out as my favourite of the new series.