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rattledragons's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
rosemina's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.5
adelle_bookworm's review against another edition
1.0
Tak a dost, končím, tohle se nedá. Fakt je to spíš pro mladší. Hrozně se to táhne, předvídatelný děj a úplně pitomé postavy. Odkládám a už se nevrátím.
jokiwi's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
A pretty solid offering from a Scholastic Imprint, though I've read some in a similar vein with better writing. I did appreciate the riddles and puzzles and chess lesson. Felt like the main character could have experienced more emotion about what was happening to her (and that it could've been shown more than told to us). Fine for ages 8+.
selahmay's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
emmabrennan117's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
5.0
dorians_library's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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? Yes
5.0
ran_sophia's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-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
4.0
I was glad to read this book. I liked the writing and storytelling style. The book remained consistent, except for a minor pause in the middle. The plot was constructed excellently, and I also enjoyed it. And I was drawn into the plot very quickly.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Confinement
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Classism and Alcohol
onceuponacarm's review against another edition
4.0
The Land of Elyon consists of cities connected by roads, all surrounded by walls built to keep out the evil forces of the Dark Hills. Alexa has always lived within these walls, but her curiosity drives her to try to peer over the wall to what is out there. She stumbles upon a mysterious passageway leading from the library to the forest outside the walls where she encounters a tiny man named Yipes. Yipes puts her through tests to determine if she is the one who can help defeat a terrible band of criminals planning to attack the city of Bridewell; Alexa passes each test, acquiring the ability to communicate with animals along the way. She discovers that someone living within Bridewell is actually the leader of the convicts that plan to take over her city, and it is up to her to discover who the traitor is and to protect her city from the attack.
oceanoruins's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
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
5.0
A childhood nostalgia pick. I decided to reread as an adult. It has great world-building, character development, and suspense. It was an easier read for a fantasy novel.