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This was AMAZING!!! I mean the beginig wasn't promesing, but in the end I couldn't believe what had just happend and I was astonished of what I have leard. I can now say thet I am truly terrified for the wellbeing of our beloved Tom and Alice.

eleanorryd's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Oh wow the author really discovered the word 'saturated' didn't he

erinngillespie's review against another edition

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adventurous reflective tense fast-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

3.75

https://youtu.be/Y5x1nBOhIxU My review on YouTube if you are interested .

spook_29's review against another edition

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dark emotional 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? It's complicated

3.0

starkva's review against another edition

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1.0

I think this is the worst of the Wardstone Chronicles by far. I respect that these books are set in a different time and therefore show attitudes that do not mirror a modern audience's beliefs, but what

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Tom is put through in this book is abuse.

I think this is an irresponsible piece of work. Some things ought never be normalised.

villianess's review against another edition

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5.0

Old Gregory wants Tom to learn combat from his old apprentice Bill Arkwright, so Tom is sent away to live with Bill for a while and learn what he can about water witches and how to defend himself. Bill lives in an old mill. Tom is thrown into combat against Bill and Bill is very good being not only a Spook but also a military man.
Bill teaches Tom all he can about the dark magic of the water beings. Tom has to learn and learn fast to escape with his life.

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