3.0 out of 5 stars Missing pages
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2022
We bought this book on pre-order, and my daughter was super excited. Unfortunately, when it arrived, it was missing close to 100 pages. Returning and hoping the next copy won’t be.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2022
I'm giving this five stars even though it was my least favorite of the series. The first half felt like it should be labeled Sophie's angst. I was getting tired of all her whining and her bad attitude. Ro kept saying she liked the knew Sophie attitude, but it was annoying. It was still a good book though. Even though it was my least favorite it had one of my favorite parts in all the books, but I won't spoil that. It also picked up as it went. Dex had more time, and I love Dex. I also liked seeing Jensi again. I have four kids who have all been reading it. They reread this series obsessively. One is already reading it a second time and it's only been out three days. It has the famous cliff hanger. My 13 year old said he wanted to punch his Kindle when it ended because he wasn't ready. We are all looking forward to the final book. It's time for some closure! It asks what age I got this for. My kids that read it are 15, 13, 12 and 10. My husband and I have also been sucked in.
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2022
This has to be my least favorite in the series, although, as others have said, chapter 42 almost makes up for it. The main problem I had is that most of the book seems to be Sophie talking to other people and the various
scenarios in which those conversations take place.
There is a lot of information, a looooooot of speculation and very little action until the end, when it's a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment and then BAM, the book is over.
It just felt like a bunch of people arguing in a room most of the time, and talking about Things That Happened in previous books. Not a bad book. And it does have information that moves the plot along, but it has that middle book feel to it. Even the satisfying scene
does not have a satisfying buildup (in this book) and it does not lead to anywhere new. It happens and then it changes nothing. So...not the best of the bunch, more like the last bite of broccoli before we get to dessert. And boy, I hope dessert is good.
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2022
Waited a long time for this one, it’s true, and reread all the others at least three times in the wait…it was well worth waiting for! I wanted to stretch it out but, no way … at least i have the audio book to come… if you haven’t started this series, grab book 1 and settle in for a real ride! It’s winter…get reading….this series has spoiled me and i wish i could find another to fill in the downtime but….ill keep looking and rereading! Thanks Shannon…you’ve outdone yourself, as usual!
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2022
Shannon is 100% evil. The first half of the book was quite boring though in my opinion, I probably making book nine one of my least favorites in the series, but THE SECOND HALF IS AMAZING!!!! (*cough* chapter 42 *cough*) buuuuut, Shannon Messenger ONCE AGAIN takes it upon herself to be incredibly evil and leave us with a cliffhanger that has me just sitting around staring at that last page all day. CANT WAIT FOR BOOK 10!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2022
This started out a little slow for me, but the pace picked up, and by the end it was that keeper series I know and love! It had all those great elements of humor, power, friendship, romance, intrigue, adventure, and of course the tortuous cliffhanger! Hurry with #10, please!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2022
So I think that the first 3 quarters of the book were so boring and literally nothing happened at all and it was just Sophie arguing with people over and over again. Then there was the amazing chapter (42). But after that I felt like the whole rest of the book was so rushed and I didn't really understand what was happening. I think I definitely like the plots of the other books more but it was all redeemed because of chapter 42. I can't wait to see how Shannon finishes the series.
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2022
this book is freaking awesome I really liked how Sophie named her knife that was the best but the I mean come on you had better make another book soon
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2022
Honestly, I have been reading kotlc series since i was in 3rd grade. It is so interesting to see how far sophie has come! This book is filled with romance, adventure, and everything makes sense. The only downside is that Shannon Messenger LOVES leaving us readers on cliffhangers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very good - The ending killed me
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 12, 2022
Wow this book is like book Picasso. I honestly don’t know how to describe it. Wow the ending. Immaculate. I hope the next book comes out soon!
3.0 out of 5 stars Least favourite of the series
Reviewed in Germany on November 16, 2022
Phew, I’ve loved Kotlc for quite a while and I’ve waited 2 years for this book. And then it’s quite a disappointment. It was way too slow, to much ‚do I like him? Do I not?‘ and too much angry Sophie. I really didn’t like her in this book. Every character was on the sidelines, and the chapter everyone loves, is the chapter I hated the most xD. I’m no big Keefe fan (he’s way too annoying and not funny at all) so him not being in the book for most of the time was refreshing. But Sophie handled a lot of things wrongly, and the (from most awaited) development seemed so forced, that I can’t believe it. It just doesn’t fit, it wasn’t naturally, so yeah. Not the best book in the series, even though I’m such a huge fan and I can’t wait for the final book, but there has to happen a lot, to make up for this book, where nothing much happened.