grid's review against another edition
5.0
Read this aloud to my daughter. She said she wanted to rate it a thousand stars.
sagramoure's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
toastyghosty13's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This was a nice change from the normal septimus heap books. although this is not part of the septimus heap series, it takes place in the same universe and includes those characters, just 7 years later.
i really enjoyed the inclusion of the original septimus heap cast but as adults. it was a nice way to see what they have been up to since the events of the book Fyre, while also being able to expand on a new set of characters and adventures.
i really like Tod as a main character. she is capable of quickly adapting to the situation. i wish Tod’s series was also released when i was a kid, because i would have loved it immensely.
i did start to find some of this book a bit boring, but that was mainly because there would be parts where not a lot would happen. it felt like it was building up to something, but then that something never occurred. however, i am still planning on reading the other books of this series because the world and characters are still very enjoyable.
i really enjoyed the inclusion of the original septimus heap cast but as adults. it was a nice way to see what they have been up to since the events of the book Fyre, while also being able to expand on a new set of characters and adventures.
i really like Tod as a main character. she is capable of quickly adapting to the situation. i wish Tod’s series was also released when i was a kid, because i would have loved it immensely.
i did start to find some of this book a bit boring, but that was mainly because there would be parts where not a lot would happen. it felt like it was building up to something, but then that something never occurred. however, i am still planning on reading the other books of this series because the world and characters are still very enjoyable.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Slavery, Kidnapping, Trafficking, Death of parent, and Child abuse
mithrilreads's review against another edition
3.0
Not nearly as engaging as Septimus Heap. I do like the ending showing there will be a sequel but I really hope it picks up. Not as much humor, much more sadness but the characters are the same age roughly as the early Septimus. I'm glad I pre-read this before showing my daughter.
auora1484's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
reh153's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
dtruth_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
anthos_'s review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
mikefarmer's review against another edition
5.0
This book was so much fun. I loved the return of so many of my favorite characters from the Septimus Heap stories. I would highly recommend this book and the Septimus books.