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kmthomas06's review
5.0
I was able to read Theodosia and the Last Pharaoh thanks to netGalley!
This is by far my favorite book of the series. Theodosia is once again in trouble with more secret societies than you can count and this time, she’s not even in London. She’s come to Luxor to help her mother excavate the annex she found back in book 1 and also to return some artifacts she stumbled upon in the last two books of the series. In fact, a lot of this book is devoted to giving us answers to questions that have been building in the series. LaFevers does this in a fast-paced, well-written story. I did miss some of the series regulars who are back in London for the story but the new characters (who often contrasted nicely with their London counterparts) were entertaining and added a lot to the story.
Normally, endings such as this give me a headache. Would it have killed a writer to give me one more chapter to tie everything nicely up with a bow? But here, I really liked it. One, I am assuming I have more Theodosia to look forward to (right?!) and two, it’s so well in keeping with the tone of the series and also the character of Theodosia, who we see grow up a lot in this installment of the series, that I can't complain too much.
Overall, excellent addition to a great series!
This is by far my favorite book of the series. Theodosia is once again in trouble with more secret societies than you can count and this time, she’s not even in London. She’s come to Luxor to help her mother excavate the annex she found back in book 1 and also to return some artifacts she stumbled upon in the last two books of the series. In fact, a lot of this book is devoted to giving us answers to questions that have been building in the series. LaFevers does this in a fast-paced, well-written story. I did miss some of the series regulars who are back in London for the story but the new characters (who often contrasted nicely with their London counterparts) were entertaining and added a lot to the story.
Normally, endings such as this give me a headache. Would it have killed a writer to give me one more chapter to tie everything nicely up with a bow? But here, I really liked it. One, I am assuming I have more Theodosia to look forward to (right?!) and two, it’s so well in keeping with the tone of the series and also the character of Theodosia, who we see grow up a lot in this installment of the series, that I can't complain too much.
Overall, excellent addition to a great series!
itaby's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
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
dantanian_noir's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
inkstndfngrs's review
4.0
Upon finishing this, I checked to see if a fifth (and final?) book would be released...and was disappointed to see that the author had slated it for 2012, but apparently that never happened.
I am very curious about Theo's further adventures...the end of this one was a bit of a cliff-hanger!
I am very curious about Theo's further adventures...the end of this one was a bit of a cliff-hanger!
misfitmoxie's review
5.0
This series is an adventure, an education, and an utter delight, but this book was something above and beyond. It was a coming into it's own, a growing up for the series as well as the protagonist. It is at once an ending and a beginning... as all coming-of-age tales are. In this case it's more of a coming-in-one's-own and not merely accepting, but owning oneself completely - foibles, peculiarities, and all. How many adults could do with this lesson?
I have to say that in all of my reading, and having studied literature that's a fair bit, Theodosia is one of my most beloved characters. Her strength coupled with her goodness, her curiosity married with her desire to honor her parents, her "calling" to help and her loyalty and her fierceness and her compassion and love jumbled up with her trepidation and youthful bullheadedness make her a complete character who feels more like a dear friend.
My only regret in finishing this book is that I have so very long to wait before the next one! Thank you, R.L. LaFevers for a beloved friend and many delightful reads.
I have to say that in all of my reading, and having studied literature that's a fair bit, Theodosia is one of my most beloved characters. Her strength coupled with her goodness, her curiosity married with her desire to honor her parents, her "calling" to help and her loyalty and her fierceness and her compassion and love jumbled up with her trepidation and youthful bullheadedness make her a complete character who feels more like a dear friend.
My only regret in finishing this book is that I have so very long to wait before the next one! Thank you, R.L. LaFevers for a beloved friend and many delightful reads.
amibunk's review
4.0
This is a very satisfying installment in the Theodosia series. Once again we are reminded that Theodosia is more than a wielder of Egyptian magic, that she is also a young girl. I loved the scenes that showed her vulnerability and I can't wait to see what happens next.
caitlinalrogers's review
4.0
I want more of these books! The ending is good, but definitely left me wanting to know more.