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filipa_maia's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I love Egypt, I love mummies and definitely love strong female characters. So this book was everything I could have asked for.
This was such a nice story. I love Amelia she is a strong and independent character, with a powerfull view about female role in the society she lives. Evelyn and the Emerson brothers are also very lovable characters (each one of them with a very interesting background and side story). Even the villains are very interesting and well written (and that is very important in any story).
I really enjoyed this book and I want to know more about the future of these characters. I will have to read the next few books (there are, only, 19 more).
This was such a nice story. I love Amelia she is a strong and independent character, with a powerfull view about female role in the society she lives. Evelyn and the Emerson brothers are also very lovable characters (each one of them with a very interesting background and side story). Even the villains are very interesting and well written (and that is very important in any story).
I really enjoyed this book and I want to know more about the future of these characters. I will have to read the next few books (there are, only, 19 more).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Gaslighting, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Grief, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, and Misogyny
Moderate: Gun violence, Alcohol, and Death
Minor: Drug use and Suicidal thoughts
jessgj's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Okay, so WARNING: This book was written in the 1950s as satire of the popular adventure stories of that time. I didn't know that going in so when I was recommended this book and was hit in the face with some Mighty Whitey narration, I was thrown off and did some research. Also this book is DENSE so if you're looking for a quick read, maybe this isn't for you.
With that in mind, it was easier to enjoy the fainting damsels, the brass Alpha Man and the Nobel, Intrepid British woman *Rule Britannia intensifies*. But in all serious, I listened to the audiobook and fell in love with the core cast and am excited to see what mischief they'll get into next.
With that in mind, it was easier to enjoy the fainting damsels, the brass Alpha Man and the Nobel, Intrepid British woman *Rule Britannia intensifies*. But in all serious, I listened to the audiobook and fell in love with the core cast and am excited to see what mischief they'll get into next.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, Abandonment, and Blood
Moderate: Racism and Islamophobia
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