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ashe_nightwind's review against another edition
5.0
Picked it up because it reminded me of Harry Potter. Finished the series because it was its own story and a very good one at that.
titanic's review against another edition
4.0
This book was just as good as the rest of the series, and I loved how magical it made me feel when reading it.
itsmeboo's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
fj1204's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
schnoebs13's review against another edition
3.0
3.75⭐️
During winter break, the Bloors receive help which pushes them towards their goals of gaining power and being the strongest among the endowed. Unbeknownst to Charlie, this help turns out to be the one thing that’s prevented him from communicating with the Red King in his portrait. The shadow. What he and his don’t now though is that they are going to be facing the most powerful dangers they have yet to encounter and it’s not afraid to go after those not endowed. It’s going to take every last one of the children of the Red King to defeat this evil if only they can unite to do so.
I appreciated that this book focused more on how the battles being fought among the endowed don’t just stay there. These dangers spread out and impact those who aren’t of the Red King and Charlie starts to fully learn the consequences of his actions. I also really liked that this book expanded upon the general world of the endowed. Lastly, my favorite part was probably seeing more the other children using their powers and how Charlie can’t always be the solution to the problems at had. The end was great and I’m interested to see how it will influence the coming books.
During winter break, the Bloors receive help which pushes them towards their goals of gaining power and being the strongest among the endowed. Unbeknownst to Charlie, this help turns out to be the one thing that’s prevented him from communicating with the Red King in his portrait. The shadow. What he and his don’t now though is that they are going to be facing the most powerful dangers they have yet to encounter and it’s not afraid to go after those not endowed. It’s going to take every last one of the children of the Red King to defeat this evil if only they can unite to do so.
I appreciated that this book focused more on how the battles being fought among the endowed don’t just stay there. These dangers spread out and impact those who aren’t of the Red King and Charlie starts to fully learn the consequences of his actions. I also really liked that this book expanded upon the general world of the endowed. Lastly, my favorite part was probably seeing more the other children using their powers and how Charlie can’t always be the solution to the problems at had. The end was great and I’m interested to see how it will influence the coming books.
librarylisa614's review against another edition
4.0
Finally, Charlie Bone, you FINALLY at the end of the fifth book figured out what every reader figured out in book one. Dummy. Aside from the not-so-twisty attempt at a plot twist, I am enjoying the writing of the books and just want to keep reading to find out how it all ends!
aspasia17's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
4.0
mychaelann's review against another edition
4.0
I think I enjoy these as audio books more than I would enjoy reading them. Simon Russell Beale is one of our favorite readers.