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okiecozyreader's review against another edition
4.0
“Little things she’d thought were glass she now could see were diamonds.” P 195
This book kind of reminded me of Crooked Sixpence by Jennifer Bell. My son compared it to Harry Potter with her secret abilities, she was visited by mysterious people at her home, and magic.
This story creates another world existing in London, hidden within a secret entrance, only reachable in the midnight hour. Within this world, magic exists, that was separated from the world we know it, based on the London Tower clock chimes. In this world, there everyone has magical abilities - from people who change into animals, to flying bicycles and witches, to the magic night post. Emily learns about her family secrets and works to free her parents.
I enjoyed this quick, spooky story.
This book kind of reminded me of Crooked Sixpence by Jennifer Bell. My son compared it to Harry Potter with her secret abilities, she was visited by mysterious people at her home, and magic.
This story creates another world existing in London, hidden within a secret entrance, only reachable in the midnight hour. Within this world, magic exists, that was separated from the world we know it, based on the London Tower clock chimes. In this world, there everyone has magical abilities - from people who change into animals, to flying bicycles and witches, to the magic night post. Emily learns about her family secrets and works to free her parents.
I enjoyed this quick, spooky story.
chasethefictionfanatic's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
After a mysterious letter is delivered and both her parents go missing Emily takes it upon herself, along with her hedgehog companion, to go after them. She stumbles upon a secret parallel world that's stuck in time called The Midnight Hour that her parents are somehow mindbogglingly connected to it.
This is an imaginative, curious, and unique story that I thoroughly enjoyed. I loved learning about the magic and everything with The Midnight Hour. Emily, her mom, and Hoggins- the hedgehog- all had hilarious personalities that constantly had me grinning. I liked getting to know Tarkus as well he was a fun character to meet. This was an exciting unpredictable adventure that I was happy to be a part of. The villain in this story was so compelling and noteworthy (you see what I did there). The ending was both enthralling and ominous and I'm very intrigued to see what happens in the next book. I'm looking forward to reading more in this series.
Happy Reading my Friends.
This is an imaginative, curious, and unique story that I thoroughly enjoyed. I loved learning about the magic and everything with The Midnight Hour. Emily, her mom, and Hoggins- the hedgehog- all had hilarious personalities that constantly had me grinning. I liked getting to know Tarkus as well he was a fun character to meet. This was an exciting unpredictable adventure that I was happy to be a part of. The villain in this story was so compelling and noteworthy (you see what I did there). The ending was both enthralling and ominous and I'm very intrigued to see what happens in the next book. I'm looking forward to reading more in this series.
Happy Reading my Friends.
jillcd's review against another edition
5.0
Devoured this book in one sitting. I loved the dual settings and action filled plot. However I loved the cheeky, gritty, brave character Emily, the most! Her sassy comebacks and impulsive replies were humorous and delightful. Hoggins, her hedgepig sidekick, was quite a cute character as well. A fun read and I can’t wait for more in this series! Grades 4 and up.
bluewithstars's review against another edition
5.0
A superb read. Exciting and laugh out loud. Love the characters and a big gob is a huge asset !!!
_marit's review against another edition
A truly enjoyable book with a concept that I have never read before - secret magical London stuck in time. Rich imagery, entertaining characters that are dynamic, and a promising start to a new series!
lobo1tomia's review against another edition
4.0
Emily tipikus tizenkét éves, aki szerint a szülei tők égők. Az anyja fura művészlélek, aki szemétből alkot, úgyhogy persze, sokan csúfolják miatta így a kislány nagy szája aztán rendesen bajba keveri őt mind az iskolában, mind otthon. Ráadásul az apja is totál unalmas munkát végez (postás!), s még ráadásul szobafogságra is ítélik, mert szemtelenkedett. Aztán egyszer csak eltűnik az anyukája, majd az apukája is és Emily magára marad, úgyhogy nincs más választása, mint megkeresni a szüleit, mert azért nagyon hiányoznak neki. S kiderül, bizony nagyon el volt tévelyedve azt illetően, hogy kicsoda is az anyja, meg az apja. Ugyanis nemcsak hogy különös lények bukkannak fel Londonban és üldözni kezdik, ő maga is hozzájut egy kulcshoz, s amikor éjfélt üt a Big Ben órája átjut egy másik világba. Ami megrekedt a viktoriánus Londonban, de nem csak hogy nincs telefon, autó és rossz szemmel nézik, hogy egy lány nadrágot visel, hanem ráadásul még tele van mágiával és mágikus lényekkel. Emily apja nem csak akármilyen postás volt, hanem az Éjféli posta egyik igen fontos ágazatában dolgozott az édesanyjának pedig rendkívül komoly szerepe volt abban, hogy az Éji Népségnek sikerült megmaradnia, amikor a való világból kezdett eltűnni a mágia. Csakhogy a status quo fenntartása nem mindenkinek áll érdekében, s bizony a rend megbontására készülődnek titokzatos erők, akiknek igencsak szüksége lenne Emily családjára. Szóval nem kisebb feladat áll a kislány előtt, mint hogy megmenteni a szüleit és az összes létező világot…
A szerzők nagyon jó kis világot alkottak, elkalauzolnak bennünket a Viktoriánus Londonba, ahol még mindig tombol a mágia és varázslatos lényekkel vannak teli az utcák. Rengeteg különlegességgel találkozik Emily (és az olvasó), s mindezek egyáltalán nem nyomasztják a cselekményt, hanem kifejezetten jó tempóban vannak adagolva. Sőt fokozatosan lesznek egyre nagyobbak a veszélyek és ahogy halad a történet egyre több akció lesz, minden kicsit izgalmasabb az előzőnél. Nagyon élveztem olvasni és a végére tényleg faltam a sorokat, hogy megtudjam, hogyan sikerül megállítani a főgonoszt és csatlósait. Úgyhogy ja, valahol megkaptam az MG Sosehol érzést.
Emily beleillik a portál fantasy hősnők sorába (Alice, Dorothy, Lucy vagy éppen Szeptember mellé), talpraesett és nagyszájú. Igazán kiváló karakter, aki nem hibátlan, néha igencsak rossz döntéseket hoz, sőt vannak gyenge pontjai és , nem csak a nagy szája
A szerzők nagyon jó kis világot alkottak, elkalauzolnak bennünket a Viktoriánus Londonba, ahol még mindig tombol a mágia és varázslatos lényekkel vannak teli az utcák. Rengeteg különlegességgel találkozik Emily (és az olvasó), s mindezek egyáltalán nem nyomasztják a cselekményt, hanem kifejezetten jó tempóban vannak adagolva. Sőt fokozatosan lesznek egyre nagyobbak a veszélyek és ahogy halad a történet egyre több akció lesz, minden kicsit izgalmasabb az előzőnél. Nagyon élveztem olvasni és a végére tényleg faltam a sorokat, hogy megtudjam, hogyan sikerül megállítani a főgonoszt és csatlósait. Úgyhogy ja, valahol megkaptam az MG Sosehol érzést.
Emily beleillik a portál fantasy hősnők sorába (Alice, Dorothy, Lucy vagy éppen Szeptember mellé), talpraesett és nagyszájú. Igazán kiváló karakter, aki nem hibátlan, néha igencsak rossz döntéseket hoz, sőt vannak gyenge pontjai és , nem csak a nagy szája
audrey_schneider's review against another edition
3.0
*3.75 stars*
I want so badly to give this book a 4 star rating, but I physically cannot bring myself to do it.
While I absolutely loved the environment, the setting, and the atmosphere, the main character was just unbearable (but more on that later). The idea of a Victorian London world living right alongside our world is honestly so cool. I was drawn to it immediately, and the author did a really good job at showing a small taste of the world while still making it seem like there was so much more to discover about it. It was the perfect atmosphere for a fall read.
However, I found the main character quite irritating. She was incredibly rude to people she has just met, and to all of the people who tried to help her throughout the story. Her overuse of the words "flippin" and "frick" were the perfect example of what an 11/12 year old would say in 2019, but it was far to over the top for me, and I just found the character irksome.
Overall, the only character I really enjoyed was The Hog (a hedgepig the character carried around in her pocket). However the atmosphere and setting makes me want to re-read this book every fall season.
I want so badly to give this book a 4 star rating, but I physically cannot bring myself to do it.
While I absolutely loved the environment, the setting, and the atmosphere, the main character was just unbearable (but more on that later). The idea of a Victorian London world living right alongside our world is honestly so cool. I was drawn to it immediately, and the author did a really good job at showing a small taste of the world while still making it seem like there was so much more to discover about it. It was the perfect atmosphere for a fall read.
However, I found the main character quite irritating. She was incredibly rude to people she has just met, and to all of the people who tried to help her throughout the story. Her overuse of the words "flippin" and "frick" were the perfect example of what an 11/12 year old would say in 2019, but it was far to over the top for me, and I just found the character irksome.
Overall, the only character I really enjoyed was The Hog (a hedgepig the character carried around in her pocket). However the atmosphere and setting makes me want to re-read this book every fall season.
atthelou's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
saccalai's review against another edition
4.0
The midnight hour is a time and place where all the magic has been contained and the magical creatures and monsters can live safely, away from normal people. But this pne place isn't enough for some of them, who want the daytime realm for their own too.
Emily has always thought she was too normal, if anything. Apart from having a totally bonkers, embarrassing mum, her Dad more than makes up for it by being the most boring person in the universe. However, Emily is very wrong! Her parents have been keeping some huge secrets from her and when they both go missing, she finds out about this amazing other world.
This book is written with such a wonderful sense of humour, I loved Emily and the Gob, which seems to have a life of its own.
Emily has always thought she was too normal, if anything. Apart from having a totally bonkers, embarrassing mum, her Dad more than makes up for it by being the most boring person in the universe. However, Emily is very wrong! Her parents have been keeping some huge secrets from her and when they both go missing, she finds out about this amazing other world.
This book is written with such a wonderful sense of humour, I loved Emily and the Gob, which seems to have a life of its own.
lostwithoutabook's review
adventurous
dark
fast-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? No
2.75