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marlimead's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
simonrtaylor's review
4.0
July may be a month where not a lot happens on TV, in the news or in sport but the same can’t be said for the seventh volume of Conspiracy 365.
One of the best instalments to date, July has terrific pacing and genuine plot progression. While the formula dictates an opener with Cal escaping from an inescapable situation on the first of each month (just after midnight) before finding himself slap bang in another one at the end of the month (just before midnight), what happens in between easily hooks interest.
This month’s disasters are much more diverse and seem to be taking events in a very different direction before the unexpected quickly occurs and the course changes again. Boges and Winter both continue to be fleshed out (not before time!) with the former starting to grow a backbone and become frustrated with some of Cal’s catastrophes, while Winter’s backstory is embellished and her integrity given a further prod.
Team Sligo and Team de la Force are both in positions they’ve never been in before, and the plot is altogether tighter and more interesting.
While the compulsory cliff-hanger was evident from outer space, it’s a real predicament that should be interesting to see resolved.
A great effort from Lord that makes Part 8 something to look forward to!
One of the best instalments to date, July has terrific pacing and genuine plot progression. While the formula dictates an opener with Cal escaping from an inescapable situation on the first of each month (just after midnight) before finding himself slap bang in another one at the end of the month (just before midnight), what happens in between easily hooks interest.
This month’s disasters are much more diverse and seem to be taking events in a very different direction before the unexpected quickly occurs and the course changes again. Boges and Winter both continue to be fleshed out (not before time!) with the former starting to grow a backbone and become frustrated with some of Cal’s catastrophes, while Winter’s backstory is embellished and her integrity given a further prod.
Team Sligo and Team de la Force are both in positions they’ve never been in before, and the plot is altogether tighter and more interesting.
While the compulsory cliff-hanger was evident from outer space, it’s a real predicament that should be interesting to see resolved.
A great effort from Lord that makes Part 8 something to look forward to!
ezekielblessing's review
5.0
Rounded up from 4.5. I saw some people think the previous books weren't that interesting, but I think this one is that. I guess there were interesting pieces but they have yet to coalesce into big reveals. Still, enjoyed it and will continue to read
meubanks's review
adventurous
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.5
shannonreadss's review against another edition
3.0
Met de boekenclub Books Ever After lezen we elke maand een boek van deze serie. Zelf liep ik nog achter dus vandaar dat ik Juli nu pas heb uitgelezen.
Ik vond dit boek niet per se heel bijzonder, maar wel leuk om te lezen. Ik ben blij dat er eindelijk nóg meer vooruitgang zit in de zaak en ook het einde maakt alles heel erg spannend.
Ik vond dit boek niet per se heel bijzonder, maar wel leuk om te lezen. Ik ben blij dat er eindelijk nóg meer vooruitgang zit in de zaak en ook het einde maakt alles heel erg spannend.
shannonf60e7's review against another edition
3.0
Met de boekenclub Books Ever After lezen we elke maand een boek van deze serie. Zelf liep ik nog achter dus vandaar dat ik Juli nu pas heb uitgelezen.
Ik vond dit boek niet per se heel bijzonder, maar wel leuk om te lezen. Ik ben blij dat er eindelijk nóg meer vooruitgang zit in de zaak en ook het einde maakt alles heel erg spannend.
Ik vond dit boek niet per se heel bijzonder, maar wel leuk om te lezen. Ik ben blij dat er eindelijk nóg meer vooruitgang zit in de zaak en ook het einde maakt alles heel erg spannend.
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