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acrdoodles's review against another edition
5.0
2016:
The two first books in this series are definitely my favourite. The Gorgons Gaze is just as well written and lovely as the first book, and I really enjoy how it continues expanding what we already know about the Society and Kullervo. One of my favourite things in this book, is how we see our characters in a new light, how they react to situations that doesn't appear in the first book. We get a glimpse of the difficult relations in the Lionheart family and the strained relationship between Col's parents, while introducing new characters and conflicts. The character development, even for the minor characters is just astounding. I'm also really glad how this book focuses a lot on the environment, and we get to know how the mythological creatures feel about humanity. All in all it is a very well-written book and definitely one of my favorites.
2013:
It's a fantastic sequel. Sometimes sequels tend to be not as good as the first, but not this one. It's exciting and you just have to read to the next page to find out what happens. It's a wonderful book, and I highly recomend it to people who've read the first.
The two first books in this series are definitely my favourite. The Gorgons Gaze is just as well written and lovely as the first book, and I really enjoy how it continues expanding what we already know about the Society and Kullervo. One of my favourite things in this book, is how we see our characters in a new light, how they react to situations that doesn't appear in the first book. We get a glimpse of the difficult relations in the Lionheart family and the strained relationship between Col's parents, while introducing new characters and conflicts. The character development, even for the minor characters is just astounding. I'm also really glad how this book focuses a lot on the environment, and we get to know how the mythological creatures feel about humanity. All in all it is a very well-written book and definitely one of my favorites.
2013:
It's a fantastic sequel. Sometimes sequels tend to be not as good as the first, but not this one. It's exciting and you just have to read to the next page to find out what happens. It's a wonderful book, and I highly recomend it to people who've read the first.
hezann73's review against another edition
4.0
I'd forgotten how much I enjoyed the first book in this series until I read book 2. It's a great fantasy!
ebin5446's review against another edition
4.0
Second book in the Companions Quartet. In this installment, Connie and Col and the Society for the Protection of Mythical Creatures must figure out how to prevent the destruction of Mallin's (Merlin's) Wood - home to many mythical creatures, including the gorgon to whom Col's mother is companion. They must also fight Kullervo, the mythical equivalent to the universal companion, who is raising an army of mythical creatures to destroy all humankind.
wldflwrs's review
4.0
I read this series years ago, but reading the Mark of the Thief raised it back in my thoughts. It’s a great series. Maybe at a 5-7th grade level. I distinctly remember the characters being unique. I hope you all like this book:)
ingi's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, and Emotional abuse
tabbysreadingcorner's review
2.0
It was better than the first book with a lot more suspense and great action. I think that there is much more to come in the next book I really enjoyed it and thought that Connie in this book starts to find the full extent of her powers and through that, she is able to save the ones she cares about but will she be able to save herself? In this book where Connie is faced with the problem of leaving her old life behind and forced to start anew when others think that she is being crazy they also don't look at where her true loyalty lie. She fights her way back to her own happiness, where she friends and family that are beyond imaginable.
hannahshinksdavy's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
kaleidoscope_heart's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
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