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bibliomania_express's review against another edition
4.0
Ghosts, ectoplasm, cloning, possession, and even a creepy visit to a mortuary are all featured in The Fowl Twins Get What They Deserve by Eoin Colfer. Along with shennanigans, bodily functions, criminal monologues, and many very (purposefully) forced acronyms.
The final showdown between the Fowl Twins and Teddy Bleedham-Drye is every bit as bizzare, convoluted, and hilarious as I expected. What begins with a pathology confetence continues along its morbid route as the Fowl Twins deal with otherworldly forces, a perhaps-not-dead duke, and a variety of magical mishaps that just might be the key to the whole adventure.
Once again we have Myles acting as Artemis 2.0, determined to outdo his older brother in every way, while Beckett brings instinct and a complete lack of filter to the fray. I wish I had counted the number of times Myles mades a snide comment about Artemis because there are many and they are all tinged with Myles's desire to outdo and therefore impress Artemis.
I liked that Myles and Beckett's roles get a bit complicated as the story unfolds. They both have to deal with things way outside their comfort zones - and for once there are some actual consequences (although not many). While this book is generally light and filled with deliberatly cheesy and punny humour, there were some real moments, particularly with Beckett, that showed the characters growing and dealing with their emotions.
Lazuli gets a bit sidelined for a large part of the story, but with her we get to catch up with one of my favourite under-utilized characters from the original series. There are quite a few Artemis Fowl call-backs, and I particularly loved the epilogue.
I tremendously enjoy the narrative style, as if a dramatic omniscient narrator were regaling me with a series of unlikely events with a fair amount of relish. There are tangents, dramatic foreshadowing, play-by-play breakdowns, and some rather explosive escapes. These are not books that prioritize things like logic or physics, but they're such fun.
I did think some details contradicted the canon from the original series or just didn't make sense with it. But I loved a lot of the new character additions. I also liked that this book really is about family, loyalty, and consequences.
Thank you to #Netgalley and #DisneyHyperion for the free review copy in exchange for an honest review.
Rating: 4 stars
The final showdown between the Fowl Twins and Teddy Bleedham-Drye is every bit as bizzare, convoluted, and hilarious as I expected. What begins with a pathology confetence continues along its morbid route as the Fowl Twins deal with otherworldly forces, a perhaps-not-dead duke, and a variety of magical mishaps that just might be the key to the whole adventure.
Once again we have Myles acting as Artemis 2.0, determined to outdo his older brother in every way, while Beckett brings instinct and a complete lack of filter to the fray. I wish I had counted the number of times Myles mades a snide comment about Artemis because there are many and they are all tinged with Myles's desire to outdo and therefore impress Artemis.
I liked that Myles and Beckett's roles get a bit complicated as the story unfolds. They both have to deal with things way outside their comfort zones - and for once there are some actual consequences (although not many). While this book is generally light and filled with deliberatly cheesy and punny humour, there were some real moments, particularly with Beckett, that showed the characters growing and dealing with their emotions.
Lazuli gets a bit sidelined for a large part of the story, but with her we get to catch up with one of my favourite under-utilized characters from the original series. There are quite a few Artemis Fowl call-backs, and I particularly loved the epilogue.
I tremendously enjoy the narrative style, as if a dramatic omniscient narrator were regaling me with a series of unlikely events with a fair amount of relish. There are tangents, dramatic foreshadowing, play-by-play breakdowns, and some rather explosive escapes. These are not books that prioritize things like logic or physics, but they're such fun.
I did think some details contradicted the canon from the original series or just didn't make sense with it. But I loved a lot of the new character additions. I also liked that this book really is about family, loyalty, and consequences.
Thank you to #Netgalley and #DisneyHyperion for the free review copy in exchange for an honest review.
Rating: 4 stars
popthebutterfly's review
3.0
Disclaimer: I received this e-arc and finished copy from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: Get What They Deserve
Author: Eoin Colfer
Book Series: The Fowl Twins Book 3
Rating: 3/5
Recommended For...: middle grade readers, science fiction, fantasy, paranormal
Publication Date: November 23, 2021
Genre: MG Sci-Fi
Recommended Age: 10+ (Possession, bullying, violence)
Explanation of CWs: There is some possession in the book and bullying. There is also slight violence.
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 320
Synopsis: For almost two years, Lord Teddy Bleedham-Drye, the Duke of Scilly, has been plotting revenge against the Fowl Twins, who humiliated him in Book One. Teddy plans to give them exactly what they deserve: permanent death.
He threatens Myles with his weaponized jet and Beckett and Specialist Lazuli succeed in disarming the aircraft and causing an accident that kills the duke. But does it really?
Review: For the most part I did think that the book was good. It was high action and it would be great for kids who loved the Artemis series. The book had some great character development and fun writing. I also enjoyed the creativity of the book and the juxtaposing of science and magic.
However, I had so many issues with the world building and how things weren’t very well explained, especially considering this is the last book from what I’ve heard. The magic was kind of off-the-wall and chaotic. The plot also is kinda everywhere.
Verdict: It’s ok.
Book: Get What They Deserve
Author: Eoin Colfer
Book Series: The Fowl Twins Book 3
Rating: 3/5
Recommended For...: middle grade readers, science fiction, fantasy, paranormal
Publication Date: November 23, 2021
Genre: MG Sci-Fi
Recommended Age: 10+ (Possession, bullying, violence)
Explanation of CWs: There is some possession in the book and bullying. There is also slight violence.
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 320
Synopsis: For almost two years, Lord Teddy Bleedham-Drye, the Duke of Scilly, has been plotting revenge against the Fowl Twins, who humiliated him in Book One. Teddy plans to give them exactly what they deserve: permanent death.
He threatens Myles with his weaponized jet and Beckett and Specialist Lazuli succeed in disarming the aircraft and causing an accident that kills the duke. But does it really?
Review: For the most part I did think that the book was good. It was high action and it would be great for kids who loved the Artemis series. The book had some great character development and fun writing. I also enjoyed the creativity of the book and the juxtaposing of science and magic.
However, I had so many issues with the world building and how things weren’t very well explained, especially considering this is the last book from what I’ve heard. The magic was kind of off-the-wall and chaotic. The plot also is kinda everywhere.
Verdict: It’s ok.
stormcloud82's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
csmall73's review
adventurous
challenging
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
numbuh12's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
Noooooo, I don't want it to be over!!
archaeodima's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
sararose013's review
4.0
I received an ARC of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and were not affected by the free copy.
The Fowl twins are at it again! And this time, their adventures are only mostly Myles's fault! Lord Teddy has been plotting his revenge for nearly two years, and he's finally ready to give them their just reward-death.
These books will never live up to the Artemis Fowl series, at least in my opinion. Myles is is a giant jerk, Beckett reads younger than he is (though I love him), and Lazuli, while being great, isn't Holly. Nevertheless, they are still a delightful addition to the Fowl family tales.
Sadly, I think this ended up being my least favorite of the trilogy thus far. The blurb has this line it it: "Ghosts, clones, and fairy magic come to play in this ultimate and ridiculous showdown between the twins and their worst enemy." Well, I can tell you that it is 100% right-it is absolutely ridiculous. For a fantasy book, it went just a little too far into fantastical for me, which is really saying something. Myles finally comes into his brand of magic in an insane, almost unbelievable way, and then it isn't really mentioned again. There is no resolution to those powers. I'm sure it will come up in the next book, but it just left me wanting more explanation.
However, that ending made up for a lot. Specialist Lazuli finally gets what she's been wanting her whole life. I'm very sad that we didn't get to see the resolution, but I look forward to seeing it in the next book.
The Fowl twins are at it again! And this time, their adventures are only mostly Myles's fault! Lord Teddy has been plotting his revenge for nearly two years, and he's finally ready to give them their just reward-death.
These books will never live up to the Artemis Fowl series, at least in my opinion. Myles is is a giant jerk, Beckett reads younger than he is (though I love him), and Lazuli, while being great, isn't Holly. Nevertheless, they are still a delightful addition to the Fowl family tales.
Sadly, I think this ended up being my least favorite of the trilogy thus far. The blurb has this line it it: "Ghosts, clones, and fairy magic come to play in this ultimate and ridiculous showdown between the twins and their worst enemy." Well, I can tell you that it is 100% right-it is absolutely ridiculous. For a fantasy book, it went just a little too far into fantastical for me, which is really saying something. Myles finally comes into his brand of magic in an insane, almost unbelievable way, and then it isn't really mentioned again. There is no resolution to those powers. I'm sure it will come up in the next book, but it just left me wanting more explanation.
However, that ending made up for a lot. Specialist Lazuli finally gets what she's been wanting her whole life. I'm very sad that we didn't get to see the resolution, but I look forward to seeing it in the next book.
feeling_myshelf's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0