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amberk032's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Flavia is a precocious 11 year old with an interest in chemistry and solving crimes. She's a know-it-all from a once prosperous family that's fallen on hard time.
Graphic: Bullying, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
vireogirl's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Camping book #4. Flavia got into more trouble in this one.
Moderate: Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
orchidlilly's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
4.0
Another banger by Alan Bradley. Flavia solves yet another riveting mystery with her chemical wit. Dogger remains steadfast and dear to our hearts. We get some more insight into the characters that are Flavia's sisters. Still going strong, and with plenty of room for possible continuations!
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Ableism, Animal death, Child death, Sexism, Medical content, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, War, and Classism