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sunhi'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
I was so pleasantly surprised by this middle grade book. The Lilac and the other cast of characters were diverting and fun. The mystery, when it finally comes about, is intriguing.
I felt like this follows the rules of many a closed manor mystery. Clues dribble out through exposition and story. Some small mysteries are solved, others pop up. Some of the writing was simplistic but the overall feeling of the book was enjoyable.
I tore through this book and I’m not sad about it. I feel like I want to read more murder mysteries now!
I felt like this follows the rules of many a closed manor mystery. Clues dribble out through exposition and story. Some small mysteries are solved, others pop up. Some of the writing was simplistic but the overall feeling of the book was enjoyable.
I tore through this book and I’m not sad about it. I feel like I want to read more murder mysteries now!
booksandpops4000's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.0
I had a such a fun time with this read and i loved that it gave medvile vibes but also was a really fun unique mysstery story!! I also loved the unique take on the murder mystery genere and i loved the main characters and just loved that this book gave me suit life of zack and cody fives and it was a cute quick read!! Def a fun read for relctuate readers!
jowithtwoiis's review
3.0
Funny and cute. Dragged a bit towards the end but I'd recommend to a kid that likes humor and mysteries.
mbenzz's review
4.0
If you enjoyed Christopher Healy's 'League of Princes' trilogy, then you should enjoy this as it takes place in the same world, the Thirteen Kingdoms.
Lila the Lilac is the sister of one of the main characters in the Prince's trilogy, and in this book, she gets her own story.
Lila is tired of living under the confines of her selfish royal parents and is determined to make a name for herself as a mighty Bounty Hunter. She travels many Kingdoms away in the hopes no one will recognize her true identity, and along the way, she befriends Netta, a plucky young lady who wants nothing more than to be invited into the Guild of Bards.
Lila and Netta end up trapped together in the creepy Castle Angbar, trying to solve first a theft, then a murder. There's quite an eclectic cast of characters locked in the castle with them, and if they want to get out alive, the Lilac needs to solve the case before sunrise, or the magic cast by a powerful magician will crush them all.
Overall, I really enjoyed this story. Even though I had guessed very early on who the culprit was, I was surprised by some of the twists at the end that I didn't see coming.
Side note: If you're a fan of audible books, I would recommend listening to this if he has Bronson Pinchot narrate it as he did for all his other books. Bronson Pinchot (he played Balki Bartokomous on Perfect Strangers for those of you over 40) is a FANTASTIC narrator, and he does an amazing job with these books.
Lila the Lilac is the sister of one of the main characters in the Prince's trilogy, and in this book, she gets her own story.
Lila is tired of living under the confines of her selfish royal parents and is determined to make a name for herself as a mighty Bounty Hunter. She travels many Kingdoms away in the hopes no one will recognize her true identity, and along the way, she befriends Netta, a plucky young lady who wants nothing more than to be invited into the Guild of Bards.
Lila and Netta end up trapped together in the creepy Castle Angbar, trying to solve first a theft, then a murder. There's quite an eclectic cast of characters locked in the castle with them, and if they want to get out alive, the Lilac needs to solve the case before sunrise, or the magic cast by a powerful magician will crush them all.
Overall, I really enjoyed this story. Even though I had guessed very early on who the culprit was, I was surprised by some of the twists at the end that I didn't see coming.
Side note: If you're a fan of audible books, I would recommend listening to this if he has Bronson Pinchot narrate it as he did for all his other books. Bronson Pinchot (he played Balki Bartokomous on Perfect Strangers for those of you over 40) is a FANTASTIC narrator, and he does an amazing job with these books.
heidi_may91's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
3.0
mwrars's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
voracious_book_addict's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Hysterical and entertaining. Like Clue meets Monty Python, meets a Mel Brooks Movie with fantasy elements. The narration was top notch, lots of distinct character voices and entertaining moments.