lougenia's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
hoosgracie's review against another edition
4.0
Nina from …Imposters is impriosoned. She is told she can gain freedom by betraying three other children.
ashe_michaela's review against another edition
5.0
one of my favorite series ever, despite not being remotely close to my normal genre of choice. i read this series in middle school and it was the one that, not only was i always trying to hurry and get the next copy available in my school’s library, but it also left a lasting impression on me.
ended up asking for and getting the entire series for christmas as a grown adult because why not?
ended up asking for and getting the entire series for christmas as a grown adult because why not?
emily1602's review against another edition
Read this is middle school. I remember sitting cross-legged on the floor of a bookstore that is closed now just absolutely enthralled by this. Some of the scenes are still so vivid, while others I had completely forgotten. Nina didn’t spend as much time in jail as I remembered and there were religious elements I didn’t notice as a kid, I think because religion was the background of so much of my life then it didn’t stand out.
rachelb36's review against another edition
2.0
In the third installment of the Shadow Children series, we follow Nina, who has been unjustly arrested for treason by the boy she "loves."
I was really irritated with the "love" theme. Nina is supposedly 13 years old, but there's a lot of talk about her being in love - she even uses the word "beloved" at one point - and is constantly remembering all the kissing that apparently went on between them, and it was incredibly ridiculous!
The story itself, of her trying to find a way out of prison, and learning who she can and can't trust, was alright, but I never really connected with her character, which was disappointing, especially since this was the first book in the series to have a female protagonist.
On top of being unlikeable in general, Nina was exceedingly dumb - at one point, she asks if it's possible to die from not drinking water, because she doesn't know. She also doesn't realize the sun rises, that apple trees take years to grow, and I could go on... This all seemed very implausible, because even though she had spent her life secluded indoors, her Gran and aunties read books to her. Surely she would have picked up a few things that way?
I'll continue the series, because I'm a finisher, but I really hope the following books are better.
I was really irritated with the "love" theme. Nina is supposedly 13 years old, but there's a lot of talk about her being in love - she even uses the word "beloved" at one point - and is constantly remembering all the kissing that apparently went on between them, and it was incredibly ridiculous!
The story itself, of her trying to find a way out of prison, and learning who she can and can't trust, was alright, but I never really connected with her character, which was disappointing, especially since this was the first book in the series to have a female protagonist.
On top of being unlikeable in general, Nina was exceedingly dumb - at one point, she asks if it's possible to die from not drinking water, because she
I'll continue the series, because I'm a finisher, but I really hope the following books are better.
vaughtgn's review against another edition
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0
graciebaker's review against another edition
4.0
The most engaging of the first three books. I didn't want to put the book down. Nina's internal moral conflicts were so real.
That being said, it's a children's book featuring torture of children, which seems like a poor choice...
That being said, it's a children's book featuring torture of children, which seems like a poor choice...
trudilibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
Pretty good, but not as engaging as the first two. I really missed the Luke character. Can't wait to see how the series ends up.
midnight324's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
4.0