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afer's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
booksandlemonsquash's review against another edition
4.0
A thoroughly enjoyable return to roar! I still wish I had a childhood world of make-believe to visit.
This instalment sees Arthur and Rose still as twins who are growing up and maybe growing apart, but ones who have also found their way back to each other since the first book. Their bond is much better here, and their personalities come through a little more. I especially love how protective we see Arthur being over Rose nearer the end.
Crowky continues to be exactly the right amount of terrifying for a middle-grade book villain, and is wonderful to read! I was all for hiding from him and trying to protect Arthur and Rose too! But I especially liked the box - what a wonderful way to show how you mature and your fears become less tangible and harder to conquer. Rose's fear may have been a little obvious but was a lovely nod to what kids can go through.
I hope there are more in this series because I found it utterly enchanting. 4.5 stars.
This instalment sees Arthur and Rose still as twins who are growing up and maybe growing apart, but ones who have also found their way back to each other since the first book. Their bond is much better here, and their personalities come through a little more. I especially love how protective we see Arthur being over Rose nearer the end.
Crowky continues to be exactly the right amount of terrifying for a middle-grade book villain, and is wonderful to read! I was all for hiding from him and trying to protect Arthur and Rose too! But I especially liked the box - what a wonderful way to show how you mature and your fears become less tangible and harder to conquer. Rose's fear may have been a little obvious but was a lovely nod to what kids can go through.
I hope there are more in this series because I found it utterly enchanting. 4.5 stars.
fantasyfave57's review against another edition
5.0
Me and my girls have loved our adventures in roar such an exciting read, we can't wait for book 3
taya_fra's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
robinbirdsong's review against another edition
2.0
Much like the previous book, my kids loved it, while I only mildly enjoyed it.
lit_with_lauren's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
megbaldry01's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
kkaste's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-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? No
4.0