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briansak's review against another edition
5.0
Magic 2.0 is back! This was on par with the joy I experienced reading OTBTW for the first time. I hope this series continues. It’s a great blend of fantasy, nostalgia, hacker culture, and Scott’s quirky humor.
spinnerroweok's review against another edition
2.0
While it starts off strong, this is clearly the weakest of the series. It was interesting watching the kids learn about their parents, they didn't do anything until the very end. If that is a spoiler, you are not paying any attention from the beginning.
jessicalin07's review against another edition
3.0
Most of the book? Funny and cute but repetitive and a little annoying
Philips monologue, which not so subtly called out Trump and the insanity of the current state of American politics?
Philips monologue, which not so subtly called out Trump and the insanity of the current state of American politics?
kenreid's review against another edition
4.0
Probably the second best book in the series. It introduces new fun forms of magic, new villains, new characters as well as progressing existing character development.
terelee's review against another edition
3.0
I love Scott Meyer's humor, the magic programming world and Luke Daniels' narration. I can't get tired of any of those. But I feel the story was much the same as with other villains like Jimmy or Todd and there was nothing new in this book but new youngers heroes. It's still really entretaining.
fancybone's review against another edition
4.0
Meyer does a great job of writing consistent time travel stories, but I feel like at some point, he'll have finished painting himself into a corner.
Still, though, it was nice seeing new characters in the world!
Still, though, it was nice seeing new characters in the world!
happycerberus's review against another edition
5.0
The series was getting a bit stale in the last two books.
This book brings much needed fresh air.
This book brings much needed fresh air.
captainhector's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
lydialibrary's review against another edition
4.0
Probably the weakest in the series so far, but still fun. I wish they had been a little more creative with the kids' personalities instead of making them carbon copies of Gwen and Martin. Even switching the genders to make Bruceter the "smart" one would've been nice.
keepsleep's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, and Fire/Fire injury