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bibliobrandie's review
3.0
I really wanted to like this book because I loved the characters and the idea for the book but ultimately it was just too odd for me. And too long.
jayraams's review
5.0
Clover is on a mission to protect the Oddity that matters after her father is killed by poachers, she just has to work out what it is first. As she makes unlikely friends alone the way she realises that a war is coming and she has a part to play to stop more death.
This book has strong Wearhouse 13 vids in the best way, while still being a new and individual story.
I was gripped by the story and there is very little I would change. Deserving the 5 out of 5-star ratings.
If you love Terry Prattchet and Wearhouse 13, then this AY is what you are looking for. Better than Blecamen's Tonic.
This book has strong Wearhouse 13 vids in the best way, while still being a new and individual story.
I was gripped by the story and there is very little I would change. Deserving the 5 out of 5-star ratings.
If you love Terry Prattchet and Wearhouse 13, then this AY is what you are looking for. Better than Blecamen's Tonic.
sophie221010's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
animelanie's review
3.0
Read for PRC
Complicated fantasy novel about odd items which have magical properties. Stubborn characters and excessive descriptions throughout.
Complicated fantasy novel about odd items which have magical properties. Stubborn characters and excessive descriptions throughout.
pinjakoo's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
just_lies's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Solid juvenile fiction. Felt overly dramatic at points but not boring. Enjoyed the numerous antagonists, felt the mystery was a bit simple. The mother did not deserve her fate. Dad should have been more forthcoming, would have saved a lot of drama.
A lot of the oddities are clever and interesting. Unique world building. Feels very fantasy old west.
A lot of the oddities are clever and interesting. Unique world building. Feels very fantasy old west.
jrobson16's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
emmanovella's review
2.0
I'm conflicted about this book. Perhaps I'd have enjoyed it more physically but I just felt a bit flat.. In terms of plot, it felt very middle grade - which is fine, except it felt like it was trying to be more "sophisticated" or something and it lost the magic and fun of middle grade.
One thing I struggled to get over was the fact this was "alternate history" though bar the occasional mention of napoleon it was really just like 1800's America with magic and the consistent calling Indigenous people "Indians" bothered me. I'm not Indigenous, so it may very well be that in this context it's seen as okay but as I see Native people online calling out that term it didn't sit right with me. And while you could argue "it's accurate to the time period" it's an alternate history so there is no need to have people utilising a term considered derogatory - especially when there was no movement to challenge it or address the concerns people have with it.
One thing I struggled to get over was the fact this was "alternate history" though bar the occasional mention of napoleon it was really just like 1800's America with magic and the consistent calling Indigenous people "Indians" bothered me. I'm not Indigenous, so it may very well be that in this context it's seen as okay but as I see Native people online calling out that term it didn't sit right with me. And while you could argue "it's accurate to the time period" it's an alternate history so there is no need to have people utilising a term considered derogatory - especially when there was no movement to challenge it or address the concerns people have with it.
god_sorcerer's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
khoyt's review
2.0
An interesting premise of magical items, used for good or evil, power, and a strong female main character. The book never really made me say, "Wow, this is really good - my students are going to really enjoy this." The cover is not very enticing (and yes, we do judge a book by the cover in middle school) and I am not sure that students are going to find it adventurous enough, magical enough, to actually go all the way through the book. For me, it's an OK book. I want to get a student review and see what they think.