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jacmarrs's review against another edition
4.0
War, Spies, Costumes....what more could you ask for? Oh right, a parasol with a sword in it!
msjk427's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.75
jmbz38's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
twowhoodles's review against another edition
5.0
Best so far. Ramses shows emotions! AMELIA shows RAMSES emotions! Everyone emotes! The most human everyone seems.
Ramses was probably my first book crush and DAMN he holds up well. I loved the espionage subplots and the inclusion of more historical world happenings.
Ramses was probably my first book crush and DAMN he holds up well. I loved the espionage subplots and the inclusion of more historical world happenings.
vickeyfoggin's review against another edition
5.0
I really loved these books and couldn’t stop to write reviews - I sped read my way through all 20 without stopping. The books are clever, funny, filled with historical fact and running jokes and thrilling adventure. I think it’s the first series I’ve read where o liked them all. They all get 5 stars and I am legitimately sad there are not more for me to read. I am going to copy paste this review for the rest - they are all amazing.
ginaparrish's review against another edition
5.0
This book should really be read in conjunction with the previous one, The Flacon at the Portal. Together, they make one epic story. But also, I firmly believe that this series should be read in order.
Overall, I really liked it. So many answers—finally! So many things come together—again finally! And I am always a fan of adventure and peril along the way. I also enjoyed getting to see the characters grow, particularly Nefret. Not to mention, WWI adds some interesting historical elements and espionage.
The only thing I didn’t like about it was that some parts felt over-explained, partially because of recapping the previous book, partially to clarify the many plot points in this one, and partially to reveal certain characters’ feelings. The last one is the only one that really bugged me. Feelings should be shown not told as much as possible, and Ramses had a few moments where I didn’t believe he could really be that self-aware—especially considering some of his decisions.
Other than that I was absolutely hooked! I am curious where this series will go from here, considering how much is wrapped up.
Overall, I really liked it. So many answers—finally! So many things come together—again finally! And I am always a fan of adventure and peril along the way. I also enjoyed getting to see the characters grow, particularly Nefret. Not to mention, WWI adds some interesting historical elements and espionage.
The only thing I didn’t like about it was that some parts felt over-explained, partially because of recapping the previous book, partially to clarify the many plot points in this one, and partially to reveal certain characters’ feelings. The last one is the only one that really bugged me. Feelings should be shown not told as much as possible, and Ramses had a few moments where I didn’t believe he could really be that self-aware—especially considering some of his decisions.
Other than that I was absolutely hooked! I am curious where this series will go from here, considering how much is wrapped up.
kmthomas06's review
5.0
This one really deserves 5 stars. I'd heard this was considered Peters' "masterpiece" for this series which seemed a little much since she's still writing the series but now I see what all the fuss was about. Truly a fabulous chapter to the on-going Peabody-Emerson saga (fairly certain it can be called a saga now) where we finally get answers to some of the longest standing mysteries of the series and highly satisfactory answers too! And, spoiler alert! can I just say Nefret and Ramses took long enough?! Good grief but I am glad that's finally settled!
celiapowell's review against another edition
5.0
This was lovely - what a great resolution to the relationship between Ramses and Nefret, and a truly tense mystery. I think has possibly been my favourite of the series so far - it has a different feeling than the previous books, and is a lot darker, with the war on their doorstep, and a great deal at stake with Ramses' activities - I loved it.
jillbarnhart1's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
matteo_of_eld's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Not quite as good as the previous 2 entries, but the ending does wonders to make up for it.