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paper_dragon's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
The tone is very High School Drama. Definitely a focus on the flaws.
Odette strives to attend Spellcasters Spy Academy since she was young, but has put no effort into pursuing this dream even with her parents trying to stop her. At least a little effort would of been nice, since it is her dream, even if teenagers don't always exactly think about such things. It is a story, we have the ability to suspend a bit of reality. At least physical training since she wasn't able to practice her magic.
Enjoyable friendship, the characters were superficial but it was nice to have all the connections and interpersonal relationships. That was done well. It's a shame about the insta-love 'mate connection' sort of skewed that building of a friend group, which could of been cute, but with the shortness of the first book it can be excused a little bit.
Odette strives to attend Spellcasters Spy Academy since she was young, but has put no effort into pursuing this dream even with her parents trying to stop her. At least a little effort would of been nice, since it is her dream, even if teenagers don't always exactly think about such things. It is a story, we have the ability to suspend a bit of reality. At least physical training since she wasn't able to practice her magic.
Enjoyable friendship, the characters were superficial but it was nice to have all the connections and interpersonal relationships. That was done well. It's a shame about the insta-love 'mate connection' sort of skewed that building of a friend group, which could of been cute, but with the shortness of the first book it can be excused a little bit.
aparker9514's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-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
3.0
helenamt's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
4.0
pvggvp's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
marikaris's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
marilanoire's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
4.5
I liked this book way more than expected and I enjoyed the story. The characters are interesting and I liked the setting. I can’t wait to read the next one.
iamivan91tx's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
loonytoons's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Easy read, clearly inspired by Harry Potter
m3l89's review
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
1.0
1⭐️
Unfortunately, this wasn’t for me. Bit of a non-starter with regards to plot and characters. Read like fan fiction (not that that’s always a negative).