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ghadahkhalid's review against another edition
4.0
AHHH! This was right. up. my alley! I mean, magic and monsters and alternate words and villains and mystery. Yes yes yes!
To be quite honest, I wasn’t feeling very optimistic during the first few chapters, but then things turned out very well. So well that when I had about ten chapters left, I went searching for a kindle version or hardback copy of the sequel but couldn’t find one ):
It’s a book a normal-paced reader could easily finish in one sitting; super exciting and fast-paced. Lovable and funny characters, and the world was really well thought of.
I’m trying to read more middle grade books so I’d have a collection of books ready for my little one when she’s older, and this is DEFINITELY going on top of the list.
To be quite honest, I wasn’t feeling very optimistic during the first few chapters, but then things turned out very well. So well that when I had about ten chapters left, I went searching for a kindle version or hardback copy of the sequel but couldn’t find one ):
It’s a book a normal-paced reader could easily finish in one sitting; super exciting and fast-paced. Lovable and funny characters, and the world was really well thought of.
I’m trying to read more middle grade books so I’d have a collection of books ready for my little one when she’s older, and this is DEFINITELY going on top of the list.
readingrobin's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
3.5
seren_s's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
kmanhart's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
4.5
What a magical, whimsical, wonderful book, can’t wait to get into the second one.
carladelgado's review
5.0
Such a wonderful book! So full of adventure and magic and fantasy! It was very easy to get lost in it and keep reading. Reading books like these really make me realize I should read more of the genre (fantasy YA) because they’re SUCH a joy to read! I’m surely waiting for the next book in the series because I want more of Emily and her ultra-cool parents! I love it! It’s such a nice feeling to finish reading a really good book.
newkidonthebook's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
4.5
Join Emily on a quest to find her parents in a parallel world of magic and danger at the heart of London – The Midnight Hour brims with imagination and thrills 🌃!
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
The Midnight Hour is a thrilling book. You never know what to expect and you’re eager to discover what new surprise awaits Emily in this strange enchanted world. It starts in Emily’s cosy home (complete with a feeding station for hedgehogs), then moves on to the incredible Night Post headquarters, and finally bursts into the parallel London, with supernatural beings and magic everywhere. There are some scary moments, like when Emily realizes her parents are gone and she’s left on her own! While a few elements felt clichéd, such as the ‘Bear’ villain she encounters and his chase scenes, on the whole the book shines with originality and builds an exciting alternative world.
Emily and her parents are very real as characters. I especially like the family dynamic between the brave and contrary Emily, her calm and composed father, and her odd and rebellious mother. Some characters are not as convincing, such as Tarkus (Emily’s new friend in the Midnight Hour), whose personality is hard to pin down and whose background is never fully explained.
One of the book’s strongest points is Emily’s truly distinct character and inner voice. Her thoughts and reactions to the sights and sounds of the Midnight Hour are entertaining and infuse such a sense of fun into the story. It’s so easy to read and think, yes, this exactly what Emily would say or do! She is not always likable: she can say hurtful things and fall into bad moods. On the other hand, I admire her bravery and ability to always say what’s on her mind. The authors have such a good grasp of her character that it helps make the world she travels in come alive as well.
The Midnight Hour is a great book for readers who would like to enter a magical Victorian London with a fiery heroine by their side and danger every step of the way.
🌠For the rest of my review and recommendations for similar books, look here: https://wordpress.com/view/newkidonthebookreviews.wordpress.com 🌠
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
The Midnight Hour is a thrilling book. You never know what to expect and you’re eager to discover what new surprise awaits Emily in this strange enchanted world. It starts in Emily’s cosy home (complete with a feeding station for hedgehogs), then moves on to the incredible Night Post headquarters, and finally bursts into the parallel London, with supernatural beings and magic everywhere. There are some scary moments, like when Emily realizes her parents are gone and she’s left on her own! While a few elements felt clichéd, such as the ‘Bear’ villain she encounters and his chase scenes, on the whole the book shines with originality and builds an exciting alternative world.
Emily and her parents are very real as characters. I especially like the family dynamic between the brave and contrary Emily, her calm and composed father, and her odd and rebellious mother. Some characters are not as convincing, such as Tarkus (Emily’s new friend in the Midnight Hour), whose personality is hard to pin down and whose background is never fully explained.
One of the book’s strongest points is Emily’s truly distinct character and inner voice. Her thoughts and reactions to the sights and sounds of the Midnight Hour are entertaining and infuse such a sense of fun into the story. It’s so easy to read and think, yes, this exactly what Emily would say or do! She is not always likable: she can say hurtful things and fall into bad moods. On the other hand, I admire her bravery and ability to always say what’s on her mind. The authors have such a good grasp of her character that it helps make the world she travels in come alive as well.
The Midnight Hour is a great book for readers who would like to enter a magical Victorian London with a fiery heroine by their side and danger every step of the way.
🌠For the rest of my review and recommendations for similar books, look here: https://wordpress.com/view/newkidonthebookreviews.wordpress.com 🌠
mrsbettysbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
ruth_ilieiva's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Като цяло много стабилна книга. 4,5/5⭐️
5/5⭐️ за света, 5/5⭐️ за писането, 4,5/5⭐️ за героите и 4/5⭐️ за емоцията.
Беше перфектна за целта си - да е грабваща и entertaining. Героите бяха страхотни - Емили е всичко, което едно дете би искало да бъде (отговаря се и вика на всеки и, в крайна сметка, ѝ се разминава, даже е поощрявана за това? Да, моля.) Мейв (майката) е начина, по който повечето деца виждат майките си - малко луди, много объркващи и страшно обични. Бащата също е стопроцентово попадение - всяко дете вижда баща си като мистерия и е <b>потресено</b>, когато някой каже, че баща им е, едва ли не, ИНТЕРЕСЕН?? И има собствено минало??? И ДЕТСТВО????? Невъзможно.
Хумора беше безупречен - по нещо за детето и за мама или татко (или, в моя случай, 20-годишна жена, която избягва да завърши книжките за възрастни, които е оставила и затова се заравя в детските книги в библиотеката😎 I have no shame about it tho, u can’t persuade me it’s wrong of me)
Като цяло книгата е прекрасна за дете и абсолютно се виждам как я чета на детето си вечер и се пръскам от смях на някои неща, без обяснение за горкичкото дете. (Маняк.. имението на вампирите се казва Дънливин? Really? Very ba-dum-tss of you, mr. and mrs. Authors. Hats off to you eternally👏)
П.с. Единствено съжалявам, че не успях да я завърша за една вечер (Как може да се сложи младежко, в деня, за който не съм предупредила никого, че искам да чета?? Безсрамно, наистина…)
(п.п.с. Аз, също, съм избрала днес да е въпросното младежко и казах, че ще ида, така че безсрамното същество съм аз. “Hi, it’s me, I’m the problem, it’s me” или както е там, не слушам Тейлър Суифт😆)
5/5⭐️ за света, 5/5⭐️ за писането, 4,5/5⭐️ за героите и 4/5⭐️ за емоцията.
Беше перфектна за целта си - да е грабваща и entertaining. Героите бяха страхотни - Емили е всичко, което едно дете би искало да бъде (отговаря се и вика на всеки и, в крайна сметка, ѝ се разминава, даже е поощрявана за това? Да, моля.) Мейв (майката) е начина, по който повечето деца виждат майките си - малко луди, много объркващи и страшно обични. Бащата също е стопроцентово попадение - всяко дете вижда баща си като мистерия и е <b>потресено</b>, когато някой каже, че баща им е, едва ли не, ИНТЕРЕСЕН?? И има собствено минало??? И ДЕТСТВО????? Невъзможно.
Хумора беше безупречен - по нещо за детето и за мама или татко (или, в моя случай, 20-годишна жена, която избягва да завърши книжките за възрастни, които е оставила и затова се заравя в детските книги в библиотеката😎 I have no shame about it tho, u can’t persuade me it’s wrong of me)
Като цяло книгата е прекрасна за дете и абсолютно се виждам как я чета на детето си вечер и се пръскам от смях на някои неща, без обяснение за горкичкото дете. (Маняк.. имението на вампирите се казва Дънливин? Really? Very ba-dum-tss of you, mr. and mrs. Authors. Hats off to you eternally👏)
П.с. Единствено съжалявам, че не успях да я завърша за една вечер (Как може да се сложи младежко, в деня, за който не съм предупредила никого, че искам да чета?? Безсрамно, наистина…)
(п.п.с. Аз, също, съм избрала днес да е въпросното младежко и казах, че ще ида, така че безсрамното същество съм аз. “Hi, it’s me, I’m the problem, it’s me” или както е там, не слушам Тейлър Суифт😆)
lex24's review against another edition
No issues with the book, I just couldn't connect to the story or characters.