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marlimead's review
adventurous
sad
tense
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
4.25
simonrtaylor's review
4.0
May is almost unrecognisable as the successor to the damp squib that was April. As Cal’s ongoing nightmare continues, Lord radically rethinks her approach to the series with excellent results.
The early part picks up with Cal in the psychiatric hospital he was forcibly admitted to. It’s a change of tone and pace, and a big change from the traditional cat-and-mouse formats we’ve found ourselves stuck with lately.
Laterally, the fabled Great Uncle Bartholomew finally makes an appearance and is one of the most colourful, rounded characters to come out of the series so far. He and his demented crow make a fantastic addition to the cast, and he easily shows layers of character that outstrips may of the two-dimensional cut-outs that form his co-stars.
Long-awaited progress is made on the various caveats of the Ormond Riddle/Angel/Jewel/Kitchen Sink. Among the various revelations are our first hints as to why the danger will evaporate after the 365 day period the story is set, and it seems to be nothing of the contrivance I feared. Clues about the drawings and the doppelgänger also seep through.
If April was a filler, May has a real feeling of both plot and character progression. Cal’s outburst and flying are both examples of this. Unlike some of the others, the action in this fifth instalment is well rounded as its own mini-story. On its own, this wouldn’t have been a four-star book, but it’s without a doubt the best Conspiracy 365 instalment yet, and a four-star effort from the series.
The early part picks up with Cal in the psychiatric hospital he was forcibly admitted to. It’s a change of tone and pace, and a big change from the traditional cat-and-mouse formats we’ve found ourselves stuck with lately.
Laterally, the fabled Great Uncle Bartholomew finally makes an appearance and is one of the most colourful, rounded characters to come out of the series so far. He and his demented crow make a fantastic addition to the cast, and he easily shows layers of character that outstrips may of the two-dimensional cut-outs that form his co-stars.
Long-awaited progress is made on the various caveats of the Ormond Riddle/Angel/Jewel/Kitchen Sink. Among the various revelations are our first hints as to why the danger will evaporate after the 365 day period the story is set, and it seems to be nothing of the contrivance I feared. Clues about the drawings and the doppelgänger also seep through.
If April was a filler, May has a real feeling of both plot and character progression. Cal’s outburst and flying are both examples of this. Unlike some of the others, the action in this fifth instalment is well rounded as its own mini-story. On its own, this wouldn’t have been a four-star book, but it’s without a doubt the best Conspiracy 365 instalment yet, and a four-star effort from the series.
catsflipped's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Book 5 in the series was almost relaxing compared to the first 4. For once Cal was not in fear of his life on every page, mostly because for a good part of the book he was actually in a fairly safe place albeit a prisoner.
The clues to the Ormond Riddle keep coming in and more information about the family history, but we don't feel much closer to solving anything.
Another month gone by and another great page turner of a book.
The clues to the Ormond Riddle keep coming in and more information about the family history, but we don't feel much closer to solving anything.
Another month gone by and another great page turner of a book.
catladyreba's review
2.0
These books are the worst! So ludicrous, but I can't stop reading them....I'm in too deep. I have to finish them now...
m3l89's review
4.0
Far better than April, May springs up a lot more questions but some partial answers thanks to Great Uncle Barty.
meubanks's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
shannonreadss's review against another edition
4.0
Met de leesclub Books Ever After lezen we elke maand een boek van de serie. Het is nu juli, terwijl ik Mei pas deze maand heb gelezen, maar dat mag de pret niet drukken.
Ik vond Mei één van de betere, het was fijn dat Callum zich eindelijk wat langer in een andere 'veilige' omgeving bevond. Het was ook erg leuk om te lezen hoe behulpzaam zijn oom was tegenover hem en dat hij min of meer zijn leven heeft gegeven voor Callum. Ik ben erg benieuwd naar de volgende delen, maar vooral naar het einde van deze reeks.
Ik vond Mei één van de betere, het was fijn dat Callum zich eindelijk wat langer in een andere 'veilige' omgeving bevond. Het was ook erg leuk om te lezen hoe behulpzaam zijn oom was tegenover hem en dat hij min of meer zijn leven heeft gegeven voor Callum. Ik ben erg benieuwd naar de volgende delen, maar vooral naar het einde van deze reeks.
shoffman78's review
3.0
I think binging isn't a good thing. The books are beginning to get stale and repetitive.