The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
caitlinalrogers's review against another edition
4.0
I want more of these books! The ending is good, but definitely left me wanting to know more.
rainmisoa's review against another edition
5.0
I'm so sad to not have another addition to this series but it's been a great ride!
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becxreadz's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-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? No
4.0
Liked
*Doesn't feel like a middle grade. If Theo's age hadn't been specified I'd think she was more 16-17 and not almost 12
*All the Egyptian mythology
*Mysterious
*Platonic friendships
Disliked
*The 11 yo is smarter than the adults
*Doesn't feel like a middle grade. If Theo's age hadn't been specified I'd think she was more 16-17 and not almost 12
*All the Egyptian mythology
*Mysterious
*Platonic friendships
Disliked
*The 11 yo is smarter than the adults
lestaslettering's review against another edition
3.0
Ok, first off, why isn't the series more famous? This is way better than Rick riordan's throne of fire series.
Secondly, the only thing stopping me from giving this 5 stars was Theodosia's parents. Her mother is a terrible mother and there's no excuse for her name calling and embarassment no matter how worried she was. It's so cringy to watch the adult's behavior and I seriously wished the mother character found some redemption atleast in this book but even until the end, she was just as annoying as ever. Theodosia went above and beyond in this book to be awesome, the plot line was fantastic, missed some characters but the new ones introduced were really awesome. Isn't this the last book? Shouldn't there be a reunion of sorts with all characters? I don't get that feeling of closure I usually get from the last books in the series.
3.5 stars
Secondly, the only thing stopping me from giving this 5 stars was Theodosia's parents. Her mother is a terrible mother and there's no excuse for her name calling and embarassment no matter how worried she was. It's so cringy to watch the adult's behavior and I seriously wished the mother character found some redemption atleast in this book but even until the end, she was just as annoying as ever. Theodosia went above and beyond in this book to be awesome, the plot line was fantastic, missed some characters but the new ones introduced were really awesome. Isn't this the last book? Shouldn't there be a reunion of sorts with all characters? I don't get that feeling of closure I usually get from the last books in the series.
3.5 stars
wiseowl33's review against another edition
4.0
Love these books! It ended like that may be it for Theodosia. But I hope not. There was some reference to the fact her gift was not limited to Egyptian artifacts, I had hoped her travels would go somewhere else?
reading_ninja's review against another edition
4.0
really enjoy these books Theo is so real and kick ass, these are great stories, great read for all ages.
sapphire_mayo's review against another edition
5.0
Even though I'm pretty sure there was supposed to be one more book in the series, I think this was a really great place to leave Theodosia Throckmorton and her adventures. We got the answers to all of the questions we were left with in book four, and with that cat finally out of the bag with her parents, her possibilities are endless.
This one addressed quite a few ideas and themes so I won't get into them all, but I will say that seeing Theodosia struggling with feeling accepted by her parents and worrying about what they think of her, or how often they aren't thinking of her, felt like the one consistent thing throughout the series that I had needed addressed, finally acknowledged. There was one particular scene where I almost shed a tear, but I'm not mad that I didn't. It was sad, but it was also kind of heartwarming.
Anyways, this is going down in my books as one of the best middle-grade series that I have ever read.
This one addressed quite a few ideas and themes so I won't get into them all, but I will say that seeing Theodosia struggling with feeling accepted by her parents and worrying about what they think of her, or how often they aren't thinking of her, felt like the one consistent thing throughout the series that I had needed addressed, finally acknowledged. There was one particular scene where I almost shed a tear, but I'm not mad that I didn't. It was sad, but it was also kind of heartwarming.
Anyways, this is going down in my books as one of the best middle-grade series that I have ever read.
meg_elyse's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
4.5
quietjenn's review against another edition
4.0
Hooray for our little Egyptologist. And, I must say, she really comes into her own here (even more so). I think this is a great underrated series and the kids I've recommended it to have adored it.