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amelia22's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
sasha_in_a_box's review against another edition
4.0
Reading children's books must be some kind of therapy. I can just read some and be happy. And feel fine about it, because I'm going to need to know lots of good kids' books when I'm a librarian. It doesn't at all mean that I'm some kind of overgrown child. Yes! Everybody wins and I'm less snappy at my boss.
So Minerva Mint is adorable. Of all the netgalley MG brooks I've gotten so far, the illustrations in this book were the best. It's been described as having a vintage look, and I'd agree. But there's something playful and extra fresh in these illustrations, so I love this. I want to take most of the pictures and frame them on my walls. Extra star for the drawings!
The story has a delightful mystery of, obviously, missing parents, and an old manor house with seeeecrets in its walls. Minerva and her buddies, the shy Ravi and the adventurous Thomasina (as well as miscellaneous animals), are out to solve these mysteries and to keep the peace in their lives.
The mysteries: the missing parents, the mystifying talents, secret codes
The dangers: impostor parents, bullies, and injustice
I was afraid for a moment that there would be no resolution for the book, since I didn't know it was a series. But no worries, it's wrapped up enough to want you to keep reading about their further adventures. Looking forward to the new stories!
-I got a free copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review-
So Minerva Mint is adorable. Of all the netgalley MG brooks I've gotten so far, the illustrations in this book were the best. It's been described as having a vintage look, and I'd agree. But there's something playful and extra fresh in these illustrations, so I love this. I want to take most of the pictures and frame them on my walls. Extra star for the drawings!
The story has a delightful mystery of, obviously, missing parents, and an old manor house with seeeecrets in its walls. Minerva and her buddies, the shy Ravi and the adventurous Thomasina (as well as miscellaneous animals), are out to solve these mysteries and to keep the peace in their lives.
The mysteries: the missing parents, the mystifying talents, secret codes
The dangers: impostor parents, bullies, and injustice
I was afraid for a moment that there would be no resolution for the book, since I didn't know it was a series. But no worries, it's wrapped up enough to want you to keep reading about their further adventures. Looking forward to the new stories!
-I got a free copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review-
careinthelibrary's review against another edition
2.0
A short and sweet start to a cute kids' series. I'm not going to continue on, but this first volume hints at more riddles and puzzles and a lengthier, more complex hunt for Minerva Mint's missing parents.
rintheamazing's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
elfeeza's review against another edition
5.0
I love the whole feel of this book. The writing was lovely, the story was entertaining, the characters were loveable - can we talk about the adorable and optimistic Minerva, the clever and adventure-loving Thomasina, and don't forget our brave and gentlemanly Ravi; he even got the perfect Indian hero last name, "Kapoor".
I love this book so much, I want more. It's filled with mystery, adventure and magic even. Oh don't forget the Lizard Manor. That house itself feels like it is a character on its own. The charming little town by the sea, other side characters with names like Archibald and Lady Annabella and the illustrations give this book a gothic feel...the light strawberry fluffy type of feel...a little dark with a tinge of lightness. I'm not very familiar with gothic literature but I have had some discussions with my literature friends and read a couple of references to catch a some of the tell-tale signs of the gothic genre setup. I might be wrong. But the book gave me that vibe.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes adventure and mystery with a tiny sprinkle of magic. I had fun reading it for sure.
I love this book so much, I want more. It's filled with mystery, adventure and magic even. Oh don't forget the Lizard Manor. That house itself feels like it is a character on its own. The charming little town by the sea, other side characters with names like Archibald and Lady Annabella and the illustrations give this book a gothic feel...the light strawberry fluffy type of feel...a little dark with a tinge of lightness. I'm not very familiar with gothic literature but I have had some discussions with my literature friends and read a couple of references to catch a some of the tell-tale signs of the gothic genre setup. I might be wrong. But the book gave me that vibe.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes adventure and mystery with a tiny sprinkle of magic. I had fun reading it for sure.
icameheretoread's review against another edition
4.0
This was adorable. If little Orphan Annie and Veronica Mars had a cousin, it would be Minerva Mint. This book is full of charm, and it's interesting (which is something I struggle with sometimes with middle grade fiction). There are a great deal of literary tropes roped together here in a new and exciting way. We have an orphan, a wreck of a house in an isolated location, absent adults, mysterious hidden rooms, and three kids with pluck. Yay to diversity as well. This series is win, and I can't wait for the next two titles.
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