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wondereads13's review
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I'm close to the end of this series, and I'm kind of glad. While this book does break the pattern that had been set so far, I think I'm starting to get a little bored. The characters have been stuck in a rut recently; while the worldbuilding and plot expand every book, there's very little development in the characters. I'm kind of getting sick of Alex continuing to prioritize Aaron, who killed his mentor and became a dictator. There was such an interesting thing going on with the men on the shipwreck island, especially since they are practically confirmed to be from Japan, from the real world, but most of their interaction was with Henry, not Alex or any of the other main characters.
lydiastorytime's review against another edition
4.0
Exciting adventures in a magical world.
Highlights: found family, creative and artistic magic, fun lovable talking creatures, equally brave female warriors, boys with well rounded feelings, encourages questioning ones upbringing and government, exposes brainwashing, explores characters grief.
*scientists from another world.
Down side: children put into adult roles and counted on as leaders. No one is queer. The children’s plans are often not well thought out and adults are mostly unhelpful. Children over 12 are expected to not need parenting. Lack of variety in spells.
Spoilers for sensitive minds.
Tw: dictators and tyrants.
Physical violence: ship wreck, death of both parents, construction accident, death of close friend, battle, mostly non-lethal wounds, cuts, kidnapping, near drowning.
Emotional pain- grief of loved ones, neglectful parents and the ramifications, mixed feelings around death of family, children forced into adult roles and systemically neglected.
Other: stranded, harsh environmental living conditions, hurricane.
Highlights: found family, creative and artistic magic, fun lovable talking creatures, equally brave female warriors, boys with well rounded feelings, encourages questioning ones upbringing and government, exposes brainwashing, explores characters grief.
*scientists from another world.
Down side: children put into adult roles and counted on as leaders. No one is queer. The children’s plans are often not well thought out and adults are mostly unhelpful. Children over 12 are expected to not need parenting. Lack of variety in spells.
Spoilers for sensitive minds.
Tw: dictators and tyrants.
Physical violence: ship wreck, death of both parents, construction accident, death of close friend, battle, mostly non-lethal wounds, cuts, kidnapping, near drowning.
Emotional pain- grief of loved ones, neglectful parents and the ramifications, mixed feelings around death of family, children forced into adult roles and systemically neglected.
Other: stranded, harsh environmental living conditions, hurricane.
ccpprrjj's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
5.0
tessadehart's review
4.0
A great addition to the Unwanteds series. It sets up for more of a story nicely. This book was fairly slow except for the end. A lot of plot twists at the end as well which added a lot of new potential to the series! I’m excited to read the next one!
alyshadeshae's review against another edition
5.0
Oh... Gondoleery is quickly becoming a favorite! She's so delightfully terrible. And Alex is now
Spoiler
off to rescue Aaron without Simber!! Why?!steckerlg's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? It's complicated
5.0
auroraleininger's review against another edition
adventurous
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? Yes
4.75
amalies's review
5.0
This was probably one my favorite book in the series besides the first book. Now only do Alex and his friends discover shipwreck island, but they also overcome leaving the island after spending weeks repairing the boat, Alex overcomes the need to lead by himself and really learns how to delegate according to people's strengths, and also, while there is terrible tragedy in the book, we learn just how people grieve. Anger, weeping, sorrow, pain, etc. I like that this series doesn't brush over hard things, but let's us really feel the emotions of the characters.