Avoid: 45%
Some saw it as just a set-up book for the final one coming out soon, but most of the bloggers saw it as extremely boring and pointless penultimate entry in the Sookie Stackhouse series. EDITOR’S NOTE: I just think the phrase “Vampire King of Louisiana” is hilarious.
Excellent: 86%
Though really kind of a bunch of short stories within short stories, this book, “4 ½” in the “Dark Tower” series, satisfies. Not groundbreaking or anything, just good, apparently really good.
Average: 68%
Those who already love the world this author has created (probably) won’t be disappointed, but a few bloggers saw this as a frustrating road-to-nowhere, with no character development and no plot for it to stand on its own.
Excellent: 100%
This supernatural YA story is well-written and an excellent opener for the series. Reviewers praised its humor and excellent handling of supernatural/pseudo-religious aspects.
Above Average: 82%
An excellent continuation of 2009′s “The Magicians”, though some reviewers said it was trying too hard to be edgy, most saw it as an excellent blend between the modern and fantasy worlds.
Excellent: 88%
As long as reader expectations are not set to unattainably high levels, they should enjoy this fast-paced installment in the Heroes of Olympus series
Excellent: 88%
After an 11-year wait, this book does not dissappoint. Some critics mentioned that the narrative was a bit slow in the middle and the hundreds of characters were difficult to keep up with, but the vast majority said that it was an extremely entertaining read and the product of a genius storyteller.
Average: 71%
The end to this fantasy series is engrossing and enjoyable. There are points where Maguire is limited by the source material, but his clever writing wins out making this a fitting ending fans of the series will love.
Below Average: 60%
Diehard fans of the series will like this book, but others may find the narrative meandering and wordy. Still, most of the reviews said that despite its flaws it was a satisfying end to the Inheritance Cycle.
Average: 73%
Some reviewers had a bit of a problem with the deus ex machina ending and the heavy-handedness of his themes of prejudice, but others called it his crowning achievement – a wonderful story among the best in his discworld series. The latter won out.
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