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gillothen's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Sequel to "Dark Lord of Derkholm", and, like its predecessor, satirical; this time education, universities and parenting take the brunt. I enjoy it even more, with the incompetent tutor turned into a bar stool probably my favourite. DWJ was surrounded by academics and university life, so it's not really surprising she skewers it so well, but she also conveys the hunger for learning and enthusiasm of the best sort of student.
anonymousreader's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
peregrine's review against another edition
3.0
Sigh... I love DWJ and I love all these characters and their instant college friendship group, but I gotta say, on this reread I really dislike the ending. It just... semi-randomly pairs off over a dozen characters, some of whom literally decide to get married after just seeing each other once, and Blade and Flury are like, "haha the girls we like are too young for us, but let's stick around and make sure we ingratiate ourselves with them so that when they grow up they'll want to get with us" and I'm sorry but that is creepy my dudes!
WHATEVER, DWJ never finished her third book in this series so I'm just gonna headcanon Kit and Ruskin as like, extremely aroace since they're literally the only major characters who didn't get paired off
WHATEVER, DWJ never finished her third book in this series so I'm just gonna headcanon Kit and Ruskin as like, extremely aroace since they're literally the only major characters who didn't get paired off
andreastopit's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
lizard13's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
atsumeri's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
3.5
kivt's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this much more than the first book of the series. There was still an ensemble cast, but the points of view felt slightly more solid. The ending wasn't great, but pretty typical.
drsurgeonguy's review against another edition
4.0
Really loved it, ending was a bit shaky, but it's understandable why it is the way it is.
Really wished it was a trilogy, haha!
Really wished it was a trilogy, haha!