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a little bit formulaic and disappointing- would have preferred some mention of other key characters in the original series (e.g Dante and Rat) but still a pretty good conclusion to the series. Super nostalgic- I read the first CHERUB book aged 6 and I'm now 20.

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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4.0

I'm a big fan 0f the Cherub series and this book was possibly the most dangerous yet

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adventurous inspiring lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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4.0

I have been reading Robert Muchamore's CHERUB series for 12 years now, and it has been a heck of a ride! I even have a signed copy of [book:Brigands M.C.|6469814] I picked up on holiday in the UK in 2009!

New Guard can be split into two separate missions. The first sees the main characters from the Aramov books (with main character Ryan, age 17, about the age out of the program) on a minor mission stumble across some BIG intel. The second mission sees original CHERUB character James Adams not just act as a mission controller, but lead a mission with other former agents

deep in to IS territory in Syria

. I did like this particular setting, as it meant that the content or the missions remained culturally and politically relevant to the year it was set, while some of the minor plot points acknowledges changing cultural standards (such as the demolition of student dormitories in favour of smaller housing units for the children in a move away from institutionalisation).

A lovely conclusion, and a fitting "getting the band back together" ending. My only gripe? The publishers have changed the formatting style of the cover, so my copy looks completely different to the rest of the set!

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adventurous tense fast-paced

4.5

perlimpinpute's review against another edition

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adventurous tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

the ACTUAL commando mission takes so little time of the book it made me mad. an ending for a 17 books series that felt like a rough draft.

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