The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
kitvaria_sarene's review against another edition
4.0
Jonathan Starling's home has been attacked, his dad is in an asylum, he's running for his life, and there's nowhere to hide. Jonathan has stumbled upon London's greatest secret: Darkside. An incredibly dangerous and unimaginably exciting world
emmsdot's review against another edition
3.0
3.5*
“every time there’s a full moon, you... change?”
“Or when something annoys me enough. And I should warn you, boy, all these questions are pushing me pretty close right now.”
This was super fun. I liked Carnegie he was great. I kinda wanna know who Jonathan’s mother is.
“every time there’s a full moon, you... change?”
“Or when something annoys me enough. And I should warn you, boy, all these questions are pushing me pretty close right now.”
This was super fun. I liked Carnegie he was great. I kinda wanna know who Jonathan’s mother is.
usef's review against another edition
4.0
actual rating : 3:75 ⭐
dropped this book for a few years cause i got confused in the middle and totally forgot about it.
great book and i love the storyline and idea that criminals get sent to the darkside
would love to see this become a movie
also i didnt know there were more to this series , cant wait to read those one day
date read : like 2017 - 2018
dropped this book for a few years cause i got confused in the middle and totally forgot about it.
great book and i love the storyline and idea that criminals get sent to the darkside
would love to see this become a movie
also i didnt know there were more to this series , cant wait to read those one day
date read : like 2017 - 2018
frederikke07's review against another edition
4.0
Jeg læste denne bog for nogle år siden, men følte nu, at det var tid til en genlæsning
Den er ikke helt så god, som jeg huskede den, men den er bestemt stadig ganske spændende og fængende
Den er ikke helt så god, som jeg huskede den, men den er bestemt stadig ganske spændende og fængende
tmdavis's review against another edition
3.0
First in a series (did not know this when I started). As the first, the series has potential to be original and interesting. The whole premise is that London is divided into the Lightside and the Darkside and that only those who are half-Darksider can cross over between the two. The Darkside is where all of the criminal element was exiled to and is ruled over by the descendants of Jack the Ripper. The first book in a series usually suffers because it sets up the series, so I am interested to see what the author does with the series in the next book.
contemporarymeepsie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
busdjur's review against another edition
3.0
Good book for almost teenagers or young adults - not for the faint of heart due to gory details
mistrum_crowe's review against another edition
1.0
Honestly, Darkside's total ineptitude wouldn't irritate me as much as it does if some of the ideas behind it weren't kind of interesting. But while a darker, supernatural version of Victorian London could be really cool, it's ruined by a plot that is overloaded and nonsensical, too many characters with morals and a basic misunderstanding of werewolf lore. If I hear of any of you giving this to children, I will be severely disappointed in you. Just because it's aimed at young boys doesn't excuse poor writing.
wandering_reader's review against another edition
4.0
I reread this book so I could finish off the series. This is a children’s book that I taught at my last school and I always enjoyed reading it with my yr 7s. There is a good atmosphere built up, with lots of action and really great descriptions - lots for students to get their teeth stuck into and enjoy. A great children’s book for both boys and girls of around 9-13.
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