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A review by luluwoohoo
The Lost Book of Magic by Amelia Mellor
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.5
The Lost Book Of Magic by Amelia Mellor
☀️☀️☀️☀️⛅
This book is jam packed with action, history, magic and love; it is the perfect ending to such a captivating fantasy trilogy!
After learning about Pearl and Vally in book one, and Billy and Kezia in book two, seeing the group converge into one super team was so satisfying! The growth we see from the children in particular is wonderful, especially through their relationship with the Obscurosmith and how they respond to his, well, dilemma.
The plot is, as ever, a rollercoaster of moments filled with adventure, tension, and mystery. I struggled with these riddles more than the previous books (which shows that history is not my strong suit!) but the logic and follow through all functioned incredibly well to showcase the city and build the pace across the second and third act.
The emphasis on iconic Melbourne locations and landmarks works so well within the structure of the Obscurosmith's challenge, and really highlights the cultural and social impact these spaces have on people of that era, and also today. It truly is a love letter to Melbourne ❤️
The journey was spectacular and heartfelt and left me feeling warm and fuzzy afterwards. I thoroughly recommend this book - and the entire series - to readers young and old seeking something both whimsical and mature and very, very fun.
☀️☀️☀️☀️⛅
This book is jam packed with action, history, magic and love; it is the perfect ending to such a captivating fantasy trilogy!
After learning about Pearl and Vally in book one, and Billy and Kezia in book two, seeing the group converge into one super team was so satisfying! The growth we see from the children in particular is wonderful, especially through their relationship with the Obscurosmith and how they respond to his, well, dilemma.
The plot is, as ever, a rollercoaster of moments filled with adventure, tension, and mystery. I struggled with these riddles more than the previous books (which shows that history is not my strong suit!) but the logic and follow through all functioned incredibly well to showcase the city and build the pace across the second and third act.
The emphasis on iconic Melbourne locations and landmarks works so well within the structure of the Obscurosmith's challenge, and really highlights the cultural and social impact these spaces have on people of that era, and also today. It truly is a love letter to Melbourne ❤️
The journey was spectacular and heartfelt and left me feeling warm and fuzzy afterwards. I thoroughly recommend this book - and the entire series - to readers young and old seeking something both whimsical and mature and very, very fun.
"Sometimes Vally wished he had a different sort of mind, one that didn't worry so much [...] But two years ago, a mind that searched, and analysed, and refused to be complacent, had turned out to be quite valuable indeed. Finding problems where no one else saw any was perceptive. Turning doubts over and over was a way of looking for solutions.
Vally had saved his family with his restless, questioning brain."