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basbleu_dans_labiblioteque's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
this was pretty good. The puzzles were good, and the world building was really solid and believable, but the characters were pretty annoying for most of the book. I did see the Edgar twist a mile away, also. I was not a fan of the ending at all. Overall, however, it was a pretty decent book.
pothosethos's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this alternate universe and the strong women carrying the story. Written as a middle grade, but enjoyable for anyone older too. Big cliffhanger ending!
bessadams's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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
3.75
eleanor37485's review against another edition
5.0
I am was enchanted, bewildered, and absolutely enraptured with this beautifully crafted world brought to us by Laura Ruby. With flawed main characters that will warm your heart, who act out a story that will capture your mind, and set on a backdrop of a whimsical view of present-day New York City, this story will carry you along like its featured magical elevator, taking you to a place you didn't know existed but exactly where you needed to be.
rainbowbookworm's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this one about kids trying to save their building by solving an ancient cipher, but I hate that I have to wait until May to read the second installment.
caffeine_library's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
tiffani_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
joe16210's review against another edition
5.0
This was so good. Perfect reading for every fan of The DaVinci Code or National Treasure films. I loved that slightly futuristic and steampunked New York and the fact that there is no romance. Already looking forward the other two books from the series.
amlibera's review against another edition
4.0
A long middle grade puzzle mystery set in an alternate history New York, a little bit of steampunk, a little bit of Mary Rodgers - a book to "read read" - exactly the kind of thing that I want when I want this kind of thing. And lucky for me the entire trilogy is available so... on to book two.
jennyd83's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0