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kailey_alessi'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? It's complicated
4.0
sailaranel's review
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
geektesse's review
5.0
Der Grund wieso ich diesem Buch 5 Sterne gegeben habe war nicht, weil es besonders spektakulär ist. Es hat einfach Spaß gemacht zu lesen, und ich fand es schade, dass es vorbei war. Mir haben die Charaktere gefallen, das Setting an sich war ja so ähnlich wie bei den anderen Büchern auch.
Ein schönes Buch so für zwischendurch.
Ein schönes Buch so für zwischendurch.
slkwinn's review against another edition
3.0
More like 3.5 stars. This spinoff of the Paper Magician series was much more enjoyable than the original 3, I think because Alvie was less annoying than Ceony.
nik24's review
5.0
Loved this book. Definitely my favorite Charlie N. Holmberg book. Personally I enjoyed this one even more than the three paper magician books before it. I have a soft spot for this series and sincerely hope someday the author may write another book of it.
asl4u's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely as delightful as the first three! - Hope this story will keep going!
jbaby's review
3.0
This is a cute story, but it’s lackluster in comparison to The Paper Magician. It just doesn’t have the same level of charm that the original series has. Alvie is a much better character than Ceony because she doesn’t do stupid things. In Ceony’s defense she also wasn’t stupid in the first book.
But the Polymaking is boring in comparison to Folding. I understand that it’s a new discipline and there just isn’t much to work with. But I also think that’s a cop out for Holmberg to not have to come up with some on the same level as Folding. Basically Folding is just origami and there’s plenty of resources on origami. I loved how disability was prominently featured, but it wasn’t done in a negative way. The disabled person isn’t showcased as the villain and she doesn’t hate being disabled. She doesn’t see it as her life being over and I as a physically disabled woman appreciate that.
It was good to see old characters we’ve grown to love. I loved Ethel!!!!! She was so funny and very good for Alvie. They were good for each other.
I will read the rest of this series if it ever comes to fruition. But Polymaking is going to have to get so much more interesting.
But the Polymaking is boring in comparison to Folding. I understand that it’s a new discipline and there just isn’t much to work with. But I also think that’s a cop out for Holmberg to not have to come up with some on the same level as Folding. Basically Folding is just origami and there’s plenty of resources on origami. I loved how disability was prominently featured, but it wasn’t done in a negative way. The disabled person isn’t showcased as the villain and she doesn’t hate being disabled. She doesn’t see it as her life being over and I as a physically disabled woman appreciate that.
It was good to see old characters we’ve grown to love.
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I loved seeing Ceony and Emery! And Bennet has redeemed himself in my book. I didn’t like how he implied Ceony was a whore. Whether or not she slept with Emery is irrelevant. He had no right to judge her.I will read the rest of this series if it ever comes to fruition. But Polymaking is going to have to get so much more interesting.
laurensustaire's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0