ghostgoboo's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
quillify_'s review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
wordnerd153's review
4.0
Another fantastically quirky entry in the series. I adore Friday, but Melanie has quickly become my favorite character. With such a cliffhanger ending, I can’t wait to read book 4!
a_d's review
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
klb72's review
3.0
My 10 year old and I had fun reading this together - sharing a laugh at several points, so big tick on that account.
madeleineb's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
brooke_e_charlie's review
4.0
Like all the previous Friday Barnes books, I found this one also quite enjoyable even as a slightly older reader.
In this story, Friday is still hired by students to solve strange and odd mysteries, whilst also figuring out an overarching mystery of a thief named The Pimpernel. So the concept remains largely similar to past Friday Barnes books, which can be viewed by some as a good or a bad thing, but if the formula works don't change it.
I enjoyed its simplicity, I appreciated its jokes and writing style, and the character Melanie still remains one of my most relatable and delightful characters I have seen in a book aimed at tweens.
4/5. Enjoyable for the most part and would recommend.
In this story, Friday is still hired by students to solve strange and odd mysteries, whilst also figuring out an overarching mystery of a thief named The Pimpernel. So the concept remains largely similar to past Friday Barnes books, which can be viewed by some as a good or a bad thing, but if the formula works don't change it.
I enjoyed its simplicity, I appreciated its jokes and writing style, and the character Melanie still remains one of my most relatable and delightful characters I have seen in a book aimed at tweens.
4/5. Enjoyable for the most part and would recommend.
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