regitzexenia's review against another edition
4.0
This was such an interesting book. I really enjoyed the many different mythologies getting involved in one bog universe with many layers. Speaking of, the magic in this book is awesome! I dont know if I love the twins or dislike D more, but both cases are true. I want more, I want to explore this world and follow Josh and Sophie's adventures.
just_tommye's review against another edition
5.0
I first picked up this book when J.K. Rowling had finished the 7th book in the Harry Potter series. It was her reference to Nicholas Flamel in The Philosopher’s Stone that drew my attention to Michael Scott’s series.
I thought this book was wonderful! Set in modern day, we follow Nicholas, Perenelle, and the twins as they fight to escape Dr John Dee who is after the secrets of the elixir; a secret hidden only by one page of the codex.
We meet so many gods, goddesses, and legends from all mythological backgrounds – this was my first taste of such mythology and I have not looked back since!
If you are looking for something quick and easy to read while still wanting to go on an adventure all over the world, this is the book/series for you!
I thought this book was wonderful! Set in modern day, we follow Nicholas, Perenelle, and the twins as they fight to escape Dr John Dee who is after the secrets of the elixir; a secret hidden only by one page of the codex.
We meet so many gods, goddesses, and legends from all mythological backgrounds – this was my first taste of such mythology and I have not looked back since!
If you are looking for something quick and easy to read while still wanting to go on an adventure all over the world, this is the book/series for you!
autisticenbynerd's review against another edition
5.0
Not the most literary of novels out there but it's always a fun read. Over a year later after having first read it and even knowing what happened I really enjoyed it :)
wylan's review against another edition
4.0
4
khá thích những ý tưởng của tác giả tạo nên, đồng thời liên hệ với các sự kiện và nhân vật có thật
trận chiến ở cuối truyện khá xàm và không hấp dẫn như ở giữa truyện
khá thích những ý tưởng của tác giả tạo nên, đồng thời liên hệ với các sự kiện và nhân vật có thật
trận chiến ở cuối truyện khá xàm và không hấp dẫn như ở giữa truyện
aprilthelibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
I am torn. I almost gave this 4 stars, so I guess I would rank it a 3.5 stars. It is a really fun read, and great for male or female readers. There is no romance like most YA, for it has a twin brother and sister as the main characters.
fictionalkate's review against another edition
4.0
Sophie and Josh Newman, fifteen-year-old twins, had planned on working during the summer to save up enough money to buy a car. But when the book store Josh was employed at gets broken into by a couple of golems, Josh learns that his boss – the laid back Nick Flemming – is none other than the immortal alchemyst Nicholas Flamel. Dee manages to fling around his dark magic, kidnap Flamel’s wife and steal the one book that Flamel has spent most of his unnaturally long life trying to protect.
And that’s just the first chapter!
This book is full of action and all sorts of magical and mythical creatures. There’s Greek, Irish, Egyptian and so many other types of mythology touched upon and I was surprised to read in the author’s note that all the characters (with the exception of the twins) were based on real historical people or mythological beings.
The twins are interesting characters. The entire novel takes place over a matter of days and despite the short time frame they have both changed so much since the start of the book. I can’t wait to see what happens the in other books with regards to the prophecy and who Josh and Sophie decide to align themselves with.
Nicholas Flamel – the Alchemyst himself – was probably my least favourite character. I think I was expecting too much from him and in this first novel he and his motives remain a bit of a mystery.
I loved the idea of Hekate’s shadowrealm and her World Tree – that’s the kind of tree house I’d love to have in the backyard. Scathach (Scatty) was more fun than I expected a 2500 year old character to be and I can’t wait to see just how Perry fares. The Morrigan is rather scary and not just because she hangs around with a murder of crows. She’s turning out to be a brilliant villain – I just can’t wait to see what sinister plans she has next.
This was an entertaining book and a pleasant change from all the YA romances I’ve been reading of late.
And that’s just the first chapter!
This book is full of action and all sorts of magical and mythical creatures. There’s Greek, Irish, Egyptian and so many other types of mythology touched upon and I was surprised to read in the author’s note that all the characters (with the exception of the twins) were based on real historical people or mythological beings.
The twins are interesting characters. The entire novel takes place over a matter of days and despite the short time frame they have both changed so much since the start of the book. I can’t wait to see what happens the in other books with regards to the prophecy and who Josh and Sophie decide to align themselves with.
Nicholas Flamel – the Alchemyst himself – was probably my least favourite character. I think I was expecting too much from him and in this first novel he and his motives remain a bit of a mystery.
I loved the idea of Hekate’s shadowrealm and her World Tree – that’s the kind of tree house I’d love to have in the backyard. Scathach (Scatty) was more fun than I expected a 2500 year old character to be and I can’t wait to see just how Perry fares. The Morrigan is rather scary and not just because she hangs around with a murder of crows. She’s turning out to be a brilliant villain – I just can’t wait to see what sinister plans she has next.
This was an entertaining book and a pleasant change from all the YA romances I’ve been reading of late.
archvine18's review against another edition
4.0
I miss magical world! Yaaaaas. Mythology revived. feeling bad because Bastet is evil here while from Rick Riordan's she is not so.
cursedherondale's review against another edition
3.0
I definitely remembered this book differently as a kid.