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strawverri's review against another edition
5.0
Another!
BestThor voice, “Another!” As I throw my mug on the floor! (nine more words are required so I am babbling)
BestThor voice, “Another!” As I throw my mug on the floor! (nine more words are required so I am babbling)
librarylandlisa's review against another edition
4.0
A good spin-off from the first three novels. I love the genre and the time period so of course, I will read any others that follow.
ketzirah's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Nice addition to the series. Decent magical fiction. Not challenging, but enjoyable.
lgaddy's review against another edition
5.0
LOVED IT. Great pace, great story. This one is a good stand-alone in the series. The first three center around one character, so start at the beginning. Lots of fun!
polarbearlvr's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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? It's complicated
5.0
Such a good addition to the series! I hope there are more!
charlotter191's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.5
erikajay's review against another edition
3.0
I love the world that Holmberg created! I didn’t like this one as much as the main trilogy, but it’s still a nice story.
The whole convention and discovery/creation part of this book was really cool! I wish that convention was real!
Alive and Bennet were a fine couple. They’re both a little awkward and weird, but still cute.
The whole convention and discovery/creation part of this book was really cool! I wish that convention was real!
Alive and Bennet were a fine couple. They’re both a little awkward and weird, but still cute.
actuallycandy's review against another edition
4.0
This book is a 3.5 star read for me. But I rated it 4 purely for the enjoyment factor and my love for the main heroine Alvie Brechenmacher.
Alvie is an American magicians apprentice that has scored an apprenticeship in Englad in polymaking. Alvie is logical, methodical, intelligent, resourceful and an out of the box thinker. Fortunately she has scored the world-renowned magician Marion Praff as her mentor who is just as determined in innovation as she is.
However, along the way she runs into Bennet Cooper, a side character in the original The Paper Magician trilogy. Admittedly, the way Bennet is portrayed in the final installment of The Paper Magician series honestly made me question his likeability in this book. Thankfully, Bennet's character is somewhat redeemed in this installment and I think was a good fit for Alvie. Unfortunately, this is mostly because Bennet himself has no substance. His character is always described as thoughtful and unconfident and that is about it. What a shame considering the type of person Alvie is, who is extremely interesting herself. Which also made me wonder whether she even needed a romance, I felt Alvie as a character could of held the novel on her own.
Besides the apprenticeship and the sprinkle of romance there is scheming afoot. Admittedly, I felt very anxious towards the end. But as always with Holmberg's writing the big finale with the villain is often short lived with very little time to flesh out and appreciate. Everything is too neat and ties up to quickly and conveniently for there to be suspense for long. There is a lot of untied ends as well, like what about the new spell Alvie may have discovered? Prosecution of the villain (its only implied) The relationship status between Alvie and Bennet?
Alas, this has brought this world to an end for me. It was a ride, but I am glad it is over. I still recommend this installment though, probably the most enjoyable in The Paper Magician series.
Alvie is an American magicians apprentice that has scored an apprenticeship in Englad in polymaking. Alvie is logical, methodical, intelligent, resourceful and an out of the box thinker. Fortunately she has scored the world-renowned magician Marion Praff as her mentor who is just as determined in innovation as she is.
However, along the way she runs into Bennet Cooper, a side character in the original The Paper Magician trilogy. Admittedly, the way Bennet is portrayed in the final installment of The Paper Magician series honestly made me question his likeability in this book. Thankfully, Bennet's character is somewhat redeemed in this installment and I think was a good fit for Alvie. Unfortunately, this is mostly because Bennet himself has no substance. His character is always described as thoughtful and unconfident and that is about it. What a shame considering the type of person Alvie is, who is extremely interesting herself. Which also made me wonder whether she even needed a romance, I felt Alvie as a character could of held the novel on her own.
Besides the apprenticeship and the sprinkle of romance there is scheming afoot. Admittedly, I felt very anxious towards the end. But as always with Holmberg's writing the big finale with the villain is often short lived with very little time to flesh out and appreciate. Everything is too neat and ties up to quickly and conveniently for there to be suspense for long. There is a lot of untied ends as well, like what about the new spell Alvie may have discovered? Prosecution of the villain (its only implied) The relationship status between Alvie and Bennet?
Alas, this has brought this world to an end for me. It was a ride, but I am glad it is over. I still recommend this installment though, probably the most enjoyable in The Paper Magician series.
krhodes's review
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
slow-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
sofia_santana's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0