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hirvimaki's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this sequel better than the first book, which I think is due to a familiarity with the characters - I feel like spent so much of the first book just figuring out who was who. Light-hearted and fun, this is Harry Potter meets LOTR meets Disc World.
heli1403's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kathydavie's review against another edition
3.0
This is the second in the young adult fantasy series, Septimus Heap. In Flyte, young Septimus takes off on his own to rescue the young Princess Jenna when his brother, Simon, kidnaps her. For no one will believe that Simon isn't just taking her for a ride on his horse. Turns out that Simon is incredibly jealous of Sep's position as the Assistant to the ExtraOrdinary Wizard and fully intends to oust Septimus by the use of Darke Magyk.
Lots of fun, exciting, and scary adventures for both Jenna and Septimus with the ex-Messenger, now Secret Rat; escaping with the dragon boat; the new baby dragon, Spit Fyre; the Ice Tunnels; and, battling with Simon time after time.
Zelda's help comes in very handy in unexpected ways while Marcia, the ExtraOrdinary Wizard, proves to be extraordinarily self-obsessed and unaware of anything that's happening around her. Although that's not to say that, Jenna and Septimus are necessarily bright in several of their adventures...with Simon on the attack, why on earth would they all ignore him when one of them is hurt. Surely with their existing experience at least one of them would have the smarts to keep on eye on Simon!?? Then when Simon is flying after them when they are on the dragon boat and Jenna uses the magnifying glass she stole from him when she was Simon's prisoner...and she uses it to great effect...why does she crumple face down to the deck when Simon goes on the attack? Why not keep using the magnifying glass?? Duhh...
Except for a few places where the characters act, well, out-of-character, I enjoyed this installment of the series and although Sage has not provided any tension about the future, I am looking forward to what she cooks up with the hints she has dotted throughout the story.
Lots of fun, exciting, and scary adventures for both Jenna and Septimus with the ex-Messenger, now Secret Rat; escaping with the dragon boat; the new baby dragon, Spit Fyre; the Ice Tunnels; and, battling with Simon time after time.
Zelda's help comes in very handy in unexpected ways while Marcia, the ExtraOrdinary Wizard, proves to be extraordinarily self-obsessed and unaware of anything that's happening around her. Although that's not to say that, Jenna and Septimus are necessarily bright in several of their adventures...with Simon on the attack, why on earth would they all ignore him when one of them is hurt. Surely with their existing experience at least one of them would have the smarts to keep on eye on Simon!?? Then when Simon is flying after them when they are on the dragon boat and Jenna uses the magnifying glass she stole from him when she was Simon's prisoner...and she uses it to great effect...why does she crumple face down to the deck when Simon goes on the attack? Why not keep using the magnifying glass?? Duhh...
Except for a few places where the characters act, well, out-of-character, I enjoyed this installment of the series and although Sage has not provided any tension about the future, I am looking forward to what she cooks up with the hints she has dotted throughout the story.
arisofia's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Always a fantastic reread even if it is for kids
lbuckley22's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
_aoibheann_'s review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
linzthebookworm's review against another edition
3.0
I liked Flyte but felt like it fell short compared to Magyk. The pieces were there and I was entertained, but in terms of details I just felt like they were lacking and I didn't love Septimus's world as much as I had previously. Simon felt like an awful villain to me. He had the motivation, but I think he just came across as a spoiled brat throwing a tantrum instead of a proper villain.
For my complete review check out: http://linzthebookworm.blogspot.com/2017/07/review-of-flyte-by-angie-sage.html
For my complete review check out: http://linzthebookworm.blogspot.com/2017/07/review-of-flyte-by-angie-sage.html
momreads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.0
This was not quite as fun as the first book but I still enjoyed every minute of it. If you like Harry Potter, I think this is even better.
thebrainlair's review against another edition
4.0
Flyte (Septimus Heap, Book 2) by Angie Sage (2007)