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macyread3r's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
doctorokult's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
denki_kinnie_'s review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
raynejacob03's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-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
2.5
ariaoffantasy's review against another edition
3.0
I'm going to start by saying, I think I should have read Demigods & Magicians first. I think I got the reading order between this and that mixed up, but I will be reading that one next.
Upon opening the book, a note told me to put my "paw" on the cover, because finding the book alerted monsters. I did as instructed and nothing happened. 0/10, would not recommend. (haha)
The book is filled with short stories that are a few pages long, at most, which provide tips and explanations for new magicians, but some of them also seem like they're there just for fun. There are also quizzes and a couple puzzles about the gods. If you paid attention while reading the trilogy, they're easy. If you did not read the trilogy, go read that first. This is AFTER the trilogy.
In addition to the intended stories, there's an amusing overarching plot where Setne is reading the book and leaving notes about an evil plot. The set up for this made it clear to me that Demigods & Magicians should probably be read first, because Setne was never captured by the end of the trilogy.
Overall, this is a quick, fun read.
Upon opening the book, a note told me to put my "paw" on the cover, because finding the book alerted monsters. I did as instructed and nothing happened. 0/10, would not recommend. (haha)
The book is filled with short stories that are a few pages long, at most, which provide tips and explanations for new magicians, but some of them also seem like they're there just for fun. There are also quizzes and a couple puzzles about the gods. If you paid attention while reading the trilogy, they're easy. If you did not read the trilogy, go read that first. This is AFTER the trilogy.
In addition to the intended stories, there's an amusing overarching plot where Setne is reading the book and leaving notes about an evil plot. The set up for this made it clear to me that Demigods & Magicians should probably be read first, because Setne was never captured by the end of the trilogy.
Overall, this is a quick, fun read.
kisumi's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
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
3.25
lizziesmith's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my Rick can make a tiny little companion book so good! I love that there is a plot inside of the book. It made the book a lot more entertaining and interesting.
I definitely learned some stuff about some Egyptian gods. Which was really fun. Definitely recommend reading this book if you’re a fan of the Kane Chronicles!
I definitely learned some stuff about some Egyptian gods. Which was really fun. Definitely recommend reading this book if you’re a fan of the Kane Chronicles!
presco's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Gore, Violence, Abandonment, War, and Injury/Injury detail