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Flunked by Jen Calonita

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redfae's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The story sucked me in from the start with pickpocket Gilly stealing from the elites and princesses so she could help feed her siblings. Gilly is the oldest child of a large family that live in a boot. When she is caught stealing, she’s taken away to Fairytale reform school.

At first Gilly is keen to get home ASAP as she worries her family needs her. Then she starts to notice things aren’t perfect at reform school, and catches on to a villian uprising.

Gilly makes friends, and together they decide that will save the school and stop the villains. Filly’s friends are all unique and lots of fun. My least favourite was her room mate. The teachers are all well known villains from fairytales, i enjoyed seeing them in their new roles delivering classes.

The story is aimed at young readers. It’s an easy fast read with a happily ever after.

cheshirebelle's review against another edition

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3.0

Ik hou echt van de sprookjeswereld, dus ik wilde dit boek ook super graag lezen! Villains gone good is toch wel een apart verhaal dacht ik zo... Dat klopt wel hoor! Maar wat ik wel erg lastig vond is dat je soms niet weet welke villain wie precies is in de klassieke sprookjes, al denk ik dat ik mezelf teveel vast heb gehouden aan de klassieke sprookjes. Het verhaal is leuk, grappig en heerlijk om tussendoor even te lezen.

sadiecass's review against another edition

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4.0

I do enjoy a good play on the fairy tale world. this one was fun, but the ending was a bit...choppy.

hatley_leianne's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted

4.0

alyssareads17's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious tense 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

5.0

kaymoon's review against another edition

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4.0

This book kept me entertained while it was pretty predictable. It was fun to see all the fairytale characters you know and love mentioned in little cameos here and there. There were a couple mini plot twists I didn't expect. I would continue with the series when I'm in the mood to read more middle grade fairytale books. Gilly was sometimes irritating as a main character but she does show growth by the end of the story.