girlpuck's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
4.25
thedayoflight's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
flamesplash's review against another edition
3.0
This is a solid follow up to Hollow Earth and involves time travel! The story is fine but doesn't really pop with me. I think they need to reveal a little bit more about the monks of the island and have a little more action off the island. The Hollow Earth society kinda just pops up and we don't really know much about them to be afraid of.
dandelionsteph's review against another edition
I don't recall exactly why, but I think I hit a point where I didn't believe the book would "get to the good part".
caroleheidi's review against another edition
5.0
I confess that I only bought the first book in this series to fuel my John Barrowman obsession and didn’t really have very high expectations of it. Then I read it and loved every second and desperately wanted book two already.
Luckily for me, Liberty recieved Bone Quill for review (having borrowed my copy of Hollow Earth and loving it, too) so I didn’t have to wait long before I could borrow it.
I raced through Bone Quill because it was fast-paced and gripping, the story carying on from where it left off at an unrelenting speed.
There was the all the previous excitement of the Animare with added time-travel and the complications that brings to any story.
The two storylines of past and present, previously not directly connected, suddenly become intertwined and the peril notches up several levels. Matt and Emily suddenly find themselves having to choose between their family and the world – a choice no 12 year olds should have to make – and they hit all of the obstacles you would expect, plus a couple of extras (such as flaming Hellhounds).
The world of the Hollow Earth series is beautifully crafted, rich and well-thought out and so carefully described that it is very easy to lose yourself in it and really feel like you are there with the characters. Everything is covered, not just the sights but the smells and sensations – the world-building is one of my favourite things about this series because it is so thorough.
If you liked Hollow Earth then you will love Bone Quill, no second book syndrome here!
Luckily for me, Liberty recieved Bone Quill for review (having borrowed my copy of Hollow Earth and loving it, too) so I didn’t have to wait long before I could borrow it.
I raced through Bone Quill because it was fast-paced and gripping, the story carying on from where it left off at an unrelenting speed.
There was the all the previous excitement of the Animare with added time-travel and the complications that brings to any story.
The two storylines of past and present, previously not directly connected, suddenly become intertwined and the peril notches up several levels. Matt and Emily suddenly find themselves having to choose between their family and the world – a choice no 12 year olds should have to make – and they hit all of the obstacles you would expect, plus a couple of extras (such as flaming Hellhounds).
The world of the Hollow Earth series is beautifully crafted, rich and well-thought out and so carefully described that it is very easy to lose yourself in it and really feel like you are there with the characters. Everything is covered, not just the sights but the smells and sensations – the world-building is one of my favourite things about this series because it is so thorough.
If you liked Hollow Earth then you will love Bone Quill, no second book syndrome here!
m3l89's review against another edition
3.0
I thought this was a very good idea, however I got confused as I hadn't read the prequel (local library service didnt have it), but that isn't the fault of the book. I don't think I would be fussed about reading the prequel.
elri1327's review
5.0
awesome!! there are no words to describe the unique ingenious of this story and world!!!
heyshay07's review against another edition
3.0
I had a really hard time getting into the book until about half way through when the characters time travel back to middle-ages Era Mina and the story gets more interesting. There was a lot of jumping around between Matt and Emily's story and Solon's story in the beginning which gets kind of tedious, but ultimately does have a point at the very end. I don't like that the story never really resolves the main conflict in the book. I did like that we FINALLY get to know what happened to the mom. I still don't really like the omnipresent tone of the narrator that gives insight into all characters. It makes the story disjointed. I think the authors should have stuck just to the kid's point of view. I have that complaint about the first book as well. There was some mild swearing but nothing bad. Good school library book.
livimarie's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mzpolarbear's review against another edition
5.0
I have to wait another year to find out what happens!
This was a fun filled, action packed, fast paced sequel to the Hollow Child. Matt and Em are still trying to find their mom, learn more about their powers, as well as come to terms with the fact that their mom and grandfather bound their father in a painting!
Matt and Em are learning new things about their powers every day, including that they can now use their drawings to enter paintings and travel through time! This opens a whole new world on their quest to find their mom and learn more about the Hollow Earth, their family history, and the history of the island.
I could not put this book down...I don't want to wait a year...but I will because I know the story is going to be awesome!
This was a fun filled, action packed, fast paced sequel to the Hollow Child. Matt and Em are still trying to find their mom, learn more about their powers, as well as come to terms with the fact that their mom and grandfather bound their father in a painting!
Matt and Em are learning new things about their powers every day, including that they can now use their drawings to enter paintings and travel through time! This opens a whole new world on their quest to find their mom and learn more about the Hollow Earth, their family history, and the history of the island.
I could not put this book down...I don't want to wait a year...but I will because I know the story is going to be awesome!