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Dishonour Among Thieves by Paul Durham
5.0
I am so glad I got the first two books, in the Luck Uglies series, at the same time. I fell in love with book one and couldn’t wait to start book two. Dishonour Among Thieves is just as brilliant as book one, if not better.
We, once again, join our heroine, Rye, as she battles through challenges and more in Village Drowning. Soon Rye finds the need to travel further afield, making the journey even more exciting, as we follow her antics, problem solving and courageous battle to stand up for those around her, and ultimately get to the bottom of just what is happening in Village Drowning and with the Luck Uglies.
In this second book, we see Rye grow even more, as she learns to fight for what she believes in. She has grown from a regular teen, with a fear of jumping from roof to roof, to a leader and hero among those around her. She leads them through the murky waters and fights to give them what they deserve. She grows in strength and resolve, as she makes big decisions and faces the consequences. The secondary characters also gain more depth, creating an even more realistic world.
The world, especially Village Drowning and the island, are extremely realistic. The author has, once again, created a depth and detail in the surrounds that really gives you the opportunity to feel as though you are a part of the world. The description are aimed at the correct age level, but still provide a deep enough detail to give a full picture.
The pace of the book is perfect. It is fast, wild and extremely exciting. It is perfect for the age group, keeping their minds connected with the journey Rye is taking and really giving them a great adventure to get stuck into.
Overall, I think this is an excellent MG (9-12) read, but it is also great for older readers, as it is engaging and fun.
We, once again, join our heroine, Rye, as she battles through challenges and more in Village Drowning. Soon Rye finds the need to travel further afield, making the journey even more exciting, as we follow her antics, problem solving and courageous battle to stand up for those around her, and ultimately get to the bottom of just what is happening in Village Drowning and with the Luck Uglies.
In this second book, we see Rye grow even more, as she learns to fight for what she believes in. She has grown from a regular teen, with a fear of jumping from roof to roof, to a leader and hero among those around her. She leads them through the murky waters and fights to give them what they deserve. She grows in strength and resolve, as she makes big decisions and faces the consequences. The secondary characters also gain more depth, creating an even more realistic world.
The world, especially Village Drowning and the island, are extremely realistic. The author has, once again, created a depth and detail in the surrounds that really gives you the opportunity to feel as though you are a part of the world. The description are aimed at the correct age level, but still provide a deep enough detail to give a full picture.
The pace of the book is perfect. It is fast, wild and extremely exciting. It is perfect for the age group, keeping their minds connected with the journey Rye is taking and really giving them a great adventure to get stuck into.
Overall, I think this is an excellent MG (9-12) read, but it is also great for older readers, as it is engaging and fun.