sgilbert3114's review against another edition
5.0
The competition for King's secrets was a lot of fun, and it was neat to see the group of competitors somewhat working together to solve some of the world's greatest mysteries, with Green's own twist to them. Really enjoying reading this series and the Nightside series together, something I definitely recommend. To read my full review, please visit my blog: https://allyouneedarebooksandcats.wordpress.com/2021/12/15/three-may-keep-a-secret-if-two-of-them-are-dead/
rogal's review
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
schomj's review against another edition
3.0
Does anyone else think that Eddie is like the superpowered Marty Stu version of Severin von Kusiemski? No? That's just me? Ok then.
Eddie is sent on a scavenger hunt around the world in order to receive the secrets of a legendary, dying spy. Winner take all; there can be only one. His competitors include the spy's grandson, Walker from the Nightside (love him!), the Blue Fairy, and Honey, a dangerous damsel occasionally in distress (depends on the scene, she mostly seemed to be the token girl). Molly only makes a couple of cameo appearances in this book, more's the pity.
The plotting was actually pretty straightforward for a Green story and, except for a few eye-rolling moments *cough*Tunguska Event*cough* and some inconsistencies toward the end, it was engagingly rollicking. I do wish Eddie wasn't quite such a Marty Stu-like prat in some of those little scavenger hunt vignettes, but oh well.
Also, was there a sale on semicolons when this was written? Or maybe there was a comma shortage?
Eddie is sent on a scavenger hunt around the world in order to receive the secrets of a legendary, dying spy. Winner take all; there can be only one. His competitors include the spy's grandson, Walker from the Nightside (love him!), the Blue Fairy, and Honey, a dangerous damsel occasionally in distress (depends on the scene, she mostly seemed to be the token girl). Molly only makes a couple of cameo appearances in this book, more's the pity.
The plotting was actually pretty straightforward for a Green story and, except for a few eye-rolling moments *cough*Tunguska Event*cough* and some inconsistencies toward the end, it was engagingly rollicking. I do wish Eddie wasn't quite such a Marty Stu-like prat in some of those little scavenger hunt vignettes, but oh well.
Also, was there a sale on semicolons when this was written? Or maybe there was a comma shortage?
joshwrose's review against another edition
4.0
A spy novel heavily laced with fantasy and sci-fi elements to make a very good story. A slow start that makes for an unusual twist at the end. Recommended.
melbsreads's review against another edition
4.0
Plot summary: Alexander King, The Independent Agent, is on his deathbed, and is looking for a successor to take over the name and his secrets. A group of six of the world's best are in the running for the title, and King wants them to solve five of the world's great mysteries. They must work together, but also watch their backs. Because at the end of the day, only one can win.
Thoughts: I actually enjoyed this a lot more than the previous Eddie Drood book. It was a lot more like the first book in the series - Eddie out on his own without support from the family or Molly. Green again combines the worlds of his series, with the addition of Walker, from the Nightside books. The mysteries investigated are that typical Green combination of entertaining and gruesome, and the new supporting characters are great.
Full of twists and turns and the unexpected, this was a lot of fun, and I'll definitely keep reading the series.
Thoughts: I actually enjoyed this a lot more than the previous Eddie Drood book. It was a lot more like the first book in the series - Eddie out on his own without support from the family or Molly. Green again combines the worlds of his series, with the addition of Walker, from the Nightside books. The mysteries investigated are that typical Green combination of entertaining and gruesome, and the new supporting characters are great.
Full of twists and turns and the unexpected, this was a lot of fun, and I'll definitely keep reading the series.
sallyepp's review against another edition
4.0
I love these books, but probably shouldn't. The author doesn't seem to like women or Americans very much. He has an amazing imagination though, so I keep coming back for the bucket-loads of interesting characters, ideas and miscellaneous items that fill the world.
laurla's review against another edition
a silly book where drood and 5 other top spys are recruited by 'the best' who is old and dying. they have to complete a series of 5 tasks and the winner gets all his secret knowledge. not as good as the nightside series, but still entertaining. "i am not weird, i'm just differently normal"
aevalin's review against another edition
3.0
I`m a completist so I`ll read all of the books in a series no matter what...but this was my least favourite book in the Secret Histories so far. Still a good story, but it didn`t hold my attention as well as the others did - even with Walker and a quick side trip to Nightside. I like Eddie Drood well enough, but I still much prefer John Taylor :)
ssminski's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this one better than the first. The dialogue still seemed a little contrived, but I loved the storyline and premise, as well as the frequent shifts in scenery.
ssminski's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this one better than the first. The dialogue still seemed a little contrived, but I loved the storyline and premise, as well as the frequent shifts in scenery.