grid's review against another edition
5.0
Start date isn’t probably accurate.
We loved this series (I read it to my 7-year old), and this one was a fairly satisfying conclusion to the series.
We loved this series (I read it to my 7-year old), and this one was a fairly satisfying conclusion to the series.
ra22ouille's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
9klar8's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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? It's complicated
4.0
joanna_the_bannana's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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
4.5
kayu99's review against another edition
4.0
A satisfying conclusion, but other books in the series have a more creative plot and are more suspenseful and exciting. I did like the resolution of several character arcs. This series depicts coming of age well.
mamalemma's review against another edition
5.0
I started reading this series with my young son, who grew with the series until we were reading them independently of each other. The world of Septimus Heap is a fully realized one, and I would be sad to see the end of the series if I didn't know that Angie Sage has begun writing a new series set in the same location. These books are fun, enchanting children's literature and I have truly loved them.
alex_wordweaver's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it. Glad I was finally able to finish this series. It was worth the wait.
calimero747's review against another edition
4.0
First, let me just say that this book was amazing. But from the great finale of one of my favorite series ever I expected much more.
There were many things that disturbed me and many, many things I liked. For example, I like Angie's special way of humor and how she manages to write about tons of awesome characters and doesn't let any of them out of the story. And they never become boring. I like how despite all the action, magyk and darke stuff, her books stay light and funny.
If I said that there's no romance, I'd be lying. It is present, but hidden between the lines. The way Angie describes romantic stuff is kind of childish and silly but very refreshing. I absolutely love it.
The book was a constant reminder that this is the end of Semptimus Heap. It visited almost every place important for previous books and gave almost every character an opportunity to shine. But I was disappointed. Who needs other characters when there's no Nicko?
He has got even smaller role than in Darke. Through the first half of Fyre, his name is said twice. Twice! In the middle Angie remembered about the best Heap so she put him along for a journey to the House of Foryx. And also into the port palace with Jenna, Sep, Simon and Jim Knee. However, she seemed to forget about him and after that there was no Nicko at all. At least he became his old self again. It's a shame he didn't get another typical Nik moment like at the end of Darke when he was imitating a seagull at the royal party. I don't know why Angie almost removed him from the plot but I clearly missed him.
There was plenty other disappointing factors, for example Syrah being weird and boring when she woke up, or Septimus ending up with Rose (who exactly? Was she ever mentioned before?), or Jenna still being annoying, or that Spit Fyre was left out, or that the twist with fyre was pretty lame and nothing special... But the greatness of Septimus Heap overpowers everything (except lack of Nicko!) so I'm giving it 4 stars.
Oh, I forgot something! I have a new hero! Quoting directly from acknowledgements: "To Dave Johnson, without whom Nicko would not have had an attack of the giggles at the Wendron Witch Summer Circle."
There were many things that disturbed me and many, many things I liked. For example, I like Angie's special way of humor and how she manages to write about tons of awesome characters and doesn't let any of them out of the story. And they never become boring. I like how despite all the action, magyk and darke stuff, her books stay light and funny.
If I said that there's no romance, I'd be lying. It is present, but hidden between the lines. The way Angie describes romantic stuff is kind of childish and silly but very refreshing. I absolutely love it.
The book was a constant reminder that this is the end of Semptimus Heap. It visited almost every place important for previous books and gave almost every character an opportunity to shine. But I was disappointed. Who needs other characters when there's no Nicko?
He has got even smaller role than in Darke. Through the first half of Fyre, his name is said twice. Twice! In the middle Angie remembered about the best Heap so she put him along for a journey to the House of Foryx. And also into the port palace with Jenna, Sep, Simon and Jim Knee. However, she seemed to forget about him and after that there was no Nicko at all. At least he became his old self again. It's a shame he didn't get another typical Nik moment like at the end of Darke when he was imitating a seagull at the royal party. I don't know why Angie almost removed him from the plot but I clearly missed him.
There was plenty other disappointing factors, for example Syrah being weird and boring when she woke up, or Septimus ending up with Rose (who exactly? Was she ever mentioned before?), or Jenna still being annoying, or that Spit Fyre was left out, or that the twist with fyre was pretty lame and nothing special... But the greatness of Septimus Heap overpowers everything (except lack of Nicko!) so I'm giving it 4 stars.
Oh, I forgot something! I have a new hero! Quoting directly from acknowledgements: "To Dave Johnson, without whom Nicko would not have had an attack of the giggles at the Wendron Witch Summer Circle."
chaoticbookgremlin's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
tabithar's review against another edition
4.0
A satisfying ending to this children's series. It remains tame enough to be a read aloud for kids 8 and under but entertaining enough that an adult can enjoy it.