_nem_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
ianmcnamara's review against another edition
5.0
I have read every book in this particular series and enjoyed all of them. This one was no exception, I was a bit apprehensive when I heard that another book in the series had come out because we were led to believe that Scorpio rising would be the last one. However, I was not disappointed, this was a fantastic book and due to the ending I have no doubt that there will be another.
emilykelly's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
withyly's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
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? No
4.0
sarcastic_ginger's review against another edition
3.0
Bruh all I want is for this kid to have a happy ending
hpstrangelove's review against another edition
5.0
(Audiobook review - narrator Rupert Degas).
Nice addition to the Alex Rider series. So glad the author decided to continue with Alex's story, and from the way this one ended, there'll be a twelfth book coming too.
There's no way to do a decent review and not have spoilers, so I won't even bother. The narrator did a great job of bringing the story to life. Too bad it's so difficult to buy audio books here in the States from Bolinda. I was luck enough to find a vendor which had a stock of the CDs and would ship to the US.
My only 'ding' to the story is the fact that Ben Daniels is referred to as Wolf - he wasn't Wolf, he was Fox. Really wish authors would get the facts of their own stories correct. But other than that, it was a fun 'read'. Am really looking forward to the next book.
Nice addition to the Alex Rider series. So glad the author decided to continue with Alex's story, and from the way this one ended, there'll be a twelfth book coming too.
There's no way to do a decent review and not have spoilers, so I won't even bother. The narrator did a great job of bringing the story to life. Too bad it's so difficult to buy audio books here in the States from Bolinda. I was luck enough to find a vendor which had a stock of the CDs and would ship to the US.
My only 'ding' to the story is the fact that Ben Daniels is referred to as Wolf - he wasn't Wolf, he was Fox. Really wish authors would get the facts of their own stories correct. But other than that, it was a fun 'read'. Am really looking forward to the next book.
smokeyboneshadows's review against another edition
4.0
Awesome comeback! I am so excited to see where Alex goes from here! Second favorite, only because I love Scorpia so much!
bumblebee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
lectriza's review against another edition
2.0
Merp.
I actually got myself so excited for this book. Childhood nostalgia I guess. But in the end it was pretty meh.
This was the ending I expected from Scorpia Rising-- everyone makes it home safe, but there's another mission looming on the horizon. Typical spy story ending. It pains me to say it, but Scorpia Rising actually had a better ending IMO. Not a perfect ending either, but it was more original and realistic. Alex is damaged, man. PTSD is a thing. And he needs to break out of the spy life. Let him live, honestly.
I appreciate Horowitz's sheer audacity in writing another book in a series he'd previously said was finished + naming it "Never Say Die"-- that's... iconic. But the series was maybe stronger without it. Don't get me wrong, I like Jack and prefer her alive, but...
the reason for her not being dead was freakin RIDICULOUS. That's my biggest pet peeve with this book. Couldn't Horowitz have thought of anything better? Or even his editor? I get these books are written for a younger audience but still! My little sister wouldn't be fooled by that nonsense reason. How unrealistic and absurd can you get.
Horowitz's writing style remains unremarkable and a little heavy-handed at times. It would be nice if he could actually give his characters personalities... my childhood nostalgia can only stretch so far.
A mediocre end to a mediocre series. There were some good moments, though. I like the concept, I really do; the execution, on the other hand...
But if they make a TV series I'm definitely watching.
I actually got myself so excited for this book. Childhood nostalgia I guess. But in the end it was pretty meh.
This was the ending I expected from Scorpia Rising-- everyone makes it home safe, but there's another mission looming on the horizon. Typical spy story ending. It pains me to say it, but Scorpia Rising actually had a better ending IMO. Not a perfect ending either, but it was more original and realistic. Alex is damaged, man. PTSD is a thing. And he needs to break out of the spy life. Let him live, honestly.
I appreciate Horowitz's sheer audacity in writing another book in a series he'd previously said was finished + naming it "Never Say Die"-- that's... iconic. But the series was maybe stronger without it. Don't get me wrong, I like Jack and prefer her alive, but...
the reason for her not being dead was freakin RIDICULOUS. That's my biggest pet peeve with this book. Couldn't Horowitz have thought of anything better? Or even his editor? I get these books are written for a younger audience but still! My little sister wouldn't be fooled by that nonsense reason. How unrealistic and absurd can you get.
Horowitz's writing style remains unremarkable and a little heavy-handed at times. It would be nice if he could actually give his characters personalities... my childhood nostalgia can only stretch so far.
A mediocre end to a mediocre series. There were some good moments, though. I like the concept, I really do; the execution, on the other hand...
But if they make a TV series I'm definitely watching.