imaclogger23's review
adventurous
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jenmccredy's review
4.0
This book was an awesome book! The ending was such a cliffhanger and over all this book was my favorite book in the series! I can not wait for the next book to come out! This is my second book of 32 books!(for 2021) -Lily M.
allreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
jbrooxd's review
4.0
A fun addition to the series. The new setting gave this a fresh feeling and launched all of the UDM kids into some new situations. I love how different groups reacted to the UDM kids - the kids at Sage were more accepting than the other Dunwiddle kids, some of the instructors welcomed the new kids in and worked to help them develop their magic despite their differences, and then there were some who were as uptight and snooty as you would expect from the set up of the series.
Nory's journey is front and center in this, but I actually found Elliott's journey to be my favorite part. The MAJOR cliffhanger at the end of this will leave readers clamoring for a sequel asap. I definitely have book 8 on my TBR list!
Nory's journey is front and center in this, but I actually found Elliott's journey to be my favorite part. The MAJOR cliffhanger at the end of this will leave readers clamoring for a sequel asap. I definitely have book 8 on my TBR list!
orchardoriole's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
engelkat's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
nooker's review
4.0
This series has been awesome. Loved this one too except for the really predictable cliffhanger ending.
hexthebookworm's review
4.0
I continue to love this series and the metaphor of upside-down magic as a stand in for special education classes. As a 30 y.o. I probably shouldn't be as emotionally invested in Nory's relationship with her father, but man that hits me right in the feels.
eatreadgamerepeat's review
4.0
After Running this through CAWPILE it turns out its a 4 star. I really enjoyed this book and the ending was really surprising, I didn't think this book would be ending in anything remotely like a cliffhanger?? I can't wait to read the next book (hopefully it comes to Storytel next month). Although I was a little dissapointed the second POV this book was Elliot again (I was hoping it would be Sebastian since he's character is more or less ignored for most of the books in the series and I think his magic is one of the more unique and interesting in the series, especially when compared to other series with a similar premise). That being said I really like Eliot as a character he is very interesting to listen to and he is a really nice balance to Nori.
I really enjoyed seeing more about life at Sage and what it is like for the students and the emphasis on how everyone is different and something that might be great for one person might not be good for someone else. I do wonder if book 8 will be the last book or if there will be more books in the series.
I really enjoyed seeing more about life at Sage and what it is like for the students and the emphasis on how everyone is different and something that might be great for one person might not be good for someone else. I do wonder if book 8 will be the last book or if there will be more books in the series.