Best Chapter Books On Epic (2024 Updated)

Lots of twists and turns. A little spicy, you genuinely feel for the characters. I loved the first book and this just added more. Looking forward to the next installment. I screamed with joy at the end and was in a haze for a few hours.

This book was incredible! I did not see that ending coming. Sarah J. Maas is brilliant. If you love sci-fi/fantasy/adventure/romance – you will not be disappointed to get this series, or any of Sarah’s books!.

Firstly – the quality of the hardcover is superb. Secondly, the contents of this book had my jaw on the floor and I will NEVER GET OVER IT. Get on the SJM train now, before it leaves the station and you behind.

What a ride!!!.

I am Azrin, a girl who likes Astronomy, stars, the moon, and outer space. The book is very interesting yet a bit boring, though I still love it! I haven’t finished reading yet but the book is either way very amazing.

It has all of my interests and is very entertaining. I’m only 9 but can still read non-picture books. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes stars, space, and frightening adventure.

As an avid audiobook listener, I was thrilled to have a book different than my norm. The narrator does a good job with voices and tone, however the story drags in points, then gets interesting, and then seems like it’s getting dragged out and could have ended in several different places.

Perhaps if you read the words, and don’t listen via audiobook your experience would be different. It’s not a bad book, just not one I would gift or excitedly tell people about.

Wow! Slowly builds up, layers and characters and mysteries and sorrow and the terror of what might happen. About power, love, identity, children, growing up, growing old, and friends, and curiosity and magic.

How can you love all the characters in a book? Even the bad ones? Even a crow? Magic! And the Bog, the Bog, the Bog. Glerk.

I purchased the series for my 6 year old grandson. He could not put them down. He LOVES them. I have pre-ordered the next two books. My grandson hopes there will be many, many more So do I. It’s a joy to see a child so excited about reading and so engaged by the content.

These are captivating. They encourage imagination and enhance reading skills. 10STARS!.

My son has struggled with reading. He has trouble with focusing for extended periods of time. We have tried many different book series that have been popular (I work at 2NC) and none can hold his interest.

In fact, his interest level and judgment of the story line are above his level of reading. the Magic Tree House series just didn’t do it. He looks forward to the next book and has read each book in the series out right now.

Love it!.

This book is easy to understand. I purchased for my almost 3 year old for me to read to him. He likes dragons so this has been a fun book to read. Short chapters. A great beginner book.

Finally decided to order this for my son and arrived quickly and safely. No damage and packaged very good. Similar to a “comic book” packing with cardboard tightly around the book set to prevent any damage and secure.

FedEx delivered it and happy to know and see their tracking is now accurate. Doesn’t give a time frame when it will arrive but will say the “by end of day. ” My “end of day” arrived at 1pm. Still sealed and my son will make a YouTube video on this for anyone interested.

Search the title of this book and you’ll see. Give me a couple days since I write this, but kids these days don’t read at all! Glad I can get these to have my kid get back to reading!.

Wonderful set! Quick shipping! My 8 year old will really like it. The price was good as well. We wanted a chapter book instead of a graphic novel of Pokemon. This is a great set. #sweepstakes

Just got these for FREE! Someone was giving them away. They are in brand new perfect condition and my 8yr old is super excited to start reading them. This Pokemon book collection is great for kids who hate reading.

This gives them something they love ( POKEMON) to read about.

I liked the character Appleglow. She was my favorite. I kept wondering where I had read this book before, and then it dawned on me that I had read the same story in the Elfstones book and in the High Druid of Shanadowa series.

This would have been a better book series if the new Elfstones had been used after they had been found and that they would not have good right back where they came from. Also if the author hadn’t destroyed my favorite character: Grianne.

That really got me upset! For me, the Shanadowa series ends for good after the High Druid books. Nothing after that was fun reading for me. Pax et bonum!.

This is the 2nd book in a three book series continuing the story of “The Dark Legacy of Shannara”. Terry Brooks the author has a way of drawing his readers into the fantasy of the book. There are 40 plus books written by Terry Brooks in the Shannara series that take you back to Faerie time to modern day without losing your interest of good vs evil.

Terry ties in the new heroes and heroines with those of their past ancestors and relatives.

Absolutely brilliant book from a well established writer, well worth the time to read

Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book has all spoilers tagged, so you won’t be spoiled unless you want to! MY EXPERIENCE WITH THE BOOK: It took me a week to fly by the finale.

Overall, I’d like to note that I believe ACOWAR is a stronger finale. I think because there were more life-or-death instances occurring during the battles of ACOWAR. HOWEVER, Aelin was 10000% more involved in the war than Feyre ever was in her own.

So take what you will from my urinate -poor comparison. CHARACTERS/DYNAMICS: Aelin: okay WOW. After hating her throughout the novels off-and on, it was nice to be fully behind my homegirl for this finale.

I loved that she still had surprises, even at the very end. People got mad over (view spoiler) thereby breaking her promise. But I think this truly showed her maturing. Just like when she didn’t want to (view spoiler) At least, not like she used to, back in her Dark Days.

Aelin truly grows in this novel, and it was a joy to see her story. She continues to inspire me. Fun fact! Every time I read a ToG novel, it makes me want to exercise, be fearless, and be confrontational.

Thank you to this awe-inspiring character. I already feel the need to reread these books over and over. Fun fact #2: I am the same age as Aelin————————- SJM, I need some answers. Why have I not either just become the long-lost queen and found my true love, OR been captured by the Spring Court and will soon find my true love THAT way—- I’m very disappointed.

Rowan: I needed more Rowan for this novel to be 5/5 stars. I love Rowan. He’s one of my fave characters, and I think he is perfect. For Aelin. Hehe. I don’t think we see him grow in this, not like other characters, and he was really just a hot side-piece for what I love abt SJM’swriting: romance, and fated mates <3.

Chaol: It was disappointing, after Tower of Dawn, to not see too much of Chaol. I KNOW! I’ve done a complete 180. I didn’t care about the guy before, but his focused instalment made me interested in one of the only humans in this novel.

I am so proud and happy for him and Yrene. Also, I’m glad he stuck it to his dad. Even after the Notebook Allie’s Letter Incident. I’m proud of my boy. Https://www. youtube. com/watch-v=Z22EAeIIZM0 Yrene: Honestly.

She’s as iconic as Aelin. WHY WASN’T SHE IN THIS FOR LONGER— Yrene is a goddess and I demand more of her story. Also: who’s helping Yrene (view spoiler) Elide and Lorcan: THEY WERE EVERYTHING. THEY.

WERE. EVERYTHING. THEY HAS USURPED MY LOVE FOR ROWAELIN. THEY ARE THE #1 COUPLE IN THIS INSTALMENT. I NEED A SEQUEL SPECIFICALLY FOR MORE LORIDE/ELORCAN(– what’s their ship name halp). I NEED MORE FANART AND SIDE STORIES OF THEM PLEASE.

The Cadre: (view spoiler) Feyrs was such a wholesome character, but also I stopped caring about him once the battles started. Oops. But yay the feels of all of Maeve’s slaves becoming Aelin’s men! <3 :') Dorian: HE IS SO IMPORTANT IN THIS STORY BUT BARELY GETS A CONCLUSION.

Give. Me. More. I have always loved Dorian bby, he’s what hooked me in book 1. Manon: (view spoiler) Manon’s ice heart melted. I cried and cried for her. The Thirteen: Chapter 89. (view spoiler) They are the reason (view spoiler) Fight me.

Maeve and Erawan: Tbh. I don’t care about writing anything about them. Surprise, surprise, Maeve is bad. Erawan is. Blurgh. I hated the King from ACOWAR more. (view spoiler) Aedion and Lysandra: Honestly.

Their side of the war was so boring. And took way too long for a reunion. If you love action and the witches: you’ll love their sections. But I’m here for the romance, bby! (view spoiler) Nesryn and the Antica Royals: most irrelevant thing ever.

Tower of Dawn should have only been Chaol getting healed, and finding out abt the stagian spiders. Fin. ALSO: How amazing was page 800- If you can’t remember what happened. Hint: Feyrhys PLOT: Um. Tbh.

It’s almost 1000 pages, but after (view spoiler) it’s just all about the battles. Not too much plot. Just. War. But it made me like war, for once. Usually, I’m like hmm I disapprove. But dang. I was so proud of each soldier.

STRUCTURE: There are two parts to this book. Book 1: Aelin is trapped with Maeve, early battles begin. Book 2: Epic battles go on. Lots of action. When I hit 50%, I started to get sad about saying goodbye.

To my friends, to this world. I got very sentimental. I enjoyed part 1 more, but the finale, of course, was so god darn beautiful to witness. Everyone gets married and lives happily ever after (I’m super duper oversimplifying it of course).

It was so nice. I’m proud of my children. This is what I imagine Terrasen to look like at the end of #KingdomofAsh https://t. co/PhJv5h0siC — Cal (@YABooksAreLife) November 3, 2018 THEMES: – Destiny – Loyalty – Every Straight Must Be Paired Up = guaranteed happiness.

QUOTES: *literally every Rowaelin and Elorcide romantic conversation* THE ENDING: (view spoiler) The final lines of this book didn’t make me weep- What’s wrong with me– IMPACT: I will reread this series over and over.

If I want to see my innocent younglings, I will read ToG and CoM. If I want Rowan, I’ll read HoF. If I want to cry, I’ll read QoS. Then, if I want to consolidate this series, I GUESS I’ll venture into EoS and KoA.

I love this series and this book was an epic conclusion. Sarah J. Maas’ ability to give so much depth to her characters and storyline is so much fun to read. A great ending to a 7 book series, which is hard to achieve! I loved the intricacies between the crossing of worlds, what is ‘good’, and how heroes can be morally ambiguous and make tough decisions.

And let’s not downplay the epic magic and war scenes!.

I have a large collection of Sarah J Maas, and I have to say i thoroughly enjoy her writing style. This is the final book in the throne of glass series and a great one to close off the series! If you are a fan of ACOTAR, you may see a sneaky cameo!.

Great read! I had intended to purchase the next book in the current series I was reading, but it wasn’t in stock. So I picked up Ruin of Kings quite at random. Glad I did! I now have another great author to select from,and a new series to read.

I’m a huge Sanderson ,Butcher fan,and if you are as well,this series will fit well into your tastes. Jenn Lyons does a great job telling a story,even if it took me a while to get used to her use of foot notes on every page.

Definitely recommend.

I found the book a little bit hard to get into because the author has chosen to tell the story of the main character with two separate timelines and in alternating chapters. I found this a bit confusing at first but got used to it and really enjoyed the story.

It has an interesting premise, characters and some concepts that are a little bit different from other fantasy novels.

An epic fantasy with twists, turns and awesome, fantastical ideas that made my jaw drop. Kihrin’s story is something I absolutely want to keep following. Pick this up if you love ASOIAF or Harry Potter for sure, it’s quite the addictive read.

Jenn Lyons has done a really great job here.

Just as he did with the first novel, his writing and story is brilliant in WMF. I do see how some people can fall of the “kingkiller wagon” with this book though, there are more instances of sexuality and gore.

But i love the book and cant wait for the third!.

The second of the KingKiller Chronicle did not disappoint. Some parts felt too long for my taste and I found myself reading for long periods so we could finally move forward. Leaving the University for s time, this series describes how Kvothe begins to become the man we’ve heard him rumored to be.

The main plot doesn’t seem to progress much, but I can’t help but think there was SO MUCH in this book that appears irrelevant, but is very much not so. Still hoping for the third book to come soon! I can’t wait!.

I have not the words to describe how amazing this book is. This is the second in a series, and you know how a lot of second in a series things are disappointing? This is NOT disappointing. It is one of the most interesting books I’ve ever read, and I’ve read a lot of books.

It is a fantasy type book, so if you are anticipating a modern theosophy, it is not that. Anyway, since I have no way to describe how great this book is, I leave you to read it for yourself.

If this review is about the quality of the structure of the item I received from the auction, I could not be more pleased. It is a 1st edition, 1st print in very fine shape. It is gift worthy, a perfect gift to myself.

If this review is on the quality of the writing and the enjoyability of the story, the reason I HAD to purchase a 1st edition, 1st print of this book was because this the grand finale of possibly the best series of books I’ve ever read.

Brandon’s story telling style truly allows one to escape into a fully realized world where the use of foreshadow and symbolism really cause some thought provoking moments throughout the reading experience.

His magic system is fully developed and so unique, it’s unlike anything else I have come accross in the science fiction/fantasy realm. I first read the “Mistborn” series in paperback and from the moment I finished I set out to find audio versions to listen to as well as collectible copies of each book as keepsakes.

This first “Mistborn” trilogy would make an amazing tentpole summer blockbuster franchise. I hope someone with the ability and means to produce a quality film discovers this and brings this amazing story and amazing storyteller to a wider audience.

Absolutely ridiculous, I know its such a small thing but I really wanted the some covering as the rest of my collection, just like the cover shown as advertised. WHY advertise a cover when its not the same as delivered, just a lazy google, copy, paste and print set up.

Wouldnt recommend!!!.

Bought for 16 yr old daughter who is avid reader. Has read all Hungergames series, Harry Potter & Game of Thrones & this appealed to her. A week in, well into the second book & loving them – cant see them lasting long! Would highly recommend.

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is one of the greatest horror novels ever written. Shelley was only 19 years old when she wrote this masterpiece and when it was first released in 1818 she did not even put her name on the book, that was added in the second addition.

The story of the monster created by Dr. Frankenstein is one of the most read horror novels ever written. This is a timeless masterpiece that any good horror enthusiast should read.

This text the masterstroke of its sometimes overshadowed author Mary Shelley is an esteemed conflagration of early 19th century themes encompassing morality, science and the spiritual makeup of humanity.

Its plot surrounds Victor Frankenstein who seeks the gift of life and forbidden knowledge of Prometheus’ gift to man. The carrion monster that he creates is emotionally scarred by the inhuman suffering it endures by human hand and eventually seeks satisfaction in ruining its creator.

Descending from a long of line of dramatic tragedies this story no doubt holds true and in no small way does it revolutionize contemporary notions of horror and social ethos. Ranked among such great contemporary works of the time as “A protrait of Dorian Gray”, Frankenstein is a must read for all those with an interst in our cultural and literary history.

Love this book format. Text is large and easy to read. 🙂

Min Jin Lee’s Pachinko is memorable and full of heart and life’s struggles, ups and downs, challenges, survivals and kindness portrayed in lives of many characters of this unforgettable novel. The author shined a light over Korean people who lived in Japan for many generations, their longing for their unreachable motherland and being forever “outsiders” in Japan.

From the start to finish the author told a long but compulsively readable story, and described the harsh life of poor Koreans living in Japan. It also showed how hard work to provide for their family pushed them to work harder, and some of them were successful climbing out of the pit of poverty, and many were not so lucky.

Pachinko is a well researched novel and is a pleasure to read.

I read the book (borrowed from the local library) and read it again, then I decided to buy a bunch to give as a gift for my friends and to keep a copy for myself. As a Korean growing up in Seoul, having lived in Tokyo and been living Sydney, I could feel as Sunja( the main character) and Noa, Solomon throughout the story.

The history of a family was powerful and touching. Some might say that it was not such a dramatic story but I think that makes the story more believable and like that of any family. You will smile, feel touched and cry while reading this book.

You’ll learn so much about ourselves and others. I strongly recommend this book.

It is well- described how Koreans survived to live under Japanese colonial period and I strongly believe Min Jin Lee’s book showed the harsh life of poor Koreans living in Japan when Sun Ja moved there with her husband.

My grandmother grew up in Korean under Japanese colonial period and when she was talking to me about it, I was too young to understand how much our poor Koreans worked hard to make a living with lots of pressure in a such a difficult times.

However in this book, I was so impressed to read details of the story, could picture all of the characters vividly and am really appreciated all Koreans who lived in that moment both in Korean and Japan.

From the message of this book, I recommend this book to everyone to read and some issues back then are still going on today including race discrimination, cultural differences, etc. I hope all human beings get to be matured to respect each other and overall, this book was a satisfying read to me!.

This book is engaging for children or adults. My children were captivated by the stories and enjoyed the mix of fact as well as personal story that was written. The photos were a great way of adding another layer to the story.

I purchased several copies for my grands and other relatives as I was sure it would be good for children to read during this time. All the children love the book. It’s inspirational and offers true stories of survival providing hope and insights into the tough times of other children.

I ordered this book for my son thinking what a great buy; 3 books in one. We received the book and realized each story was half the length of a normal story. I should of just bought each story seperately.

“Blood Of Elves” is the third book in The Witcher series. First two books by Andrzej Sapkowski, “The Last Wish” and “Sword Of Destiny”, were collections of short stories about the Witcher, Geralt of Rivia.

Only few were directly connected. In them readers get to meet some characters for the first time, and see how Geralt got to know them in his adventures (including the girl Ciri, whom you might know from the popular video game “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt”).

“Blood Of Elves” is different, it is a beginning of one large story, revolving around Ciri, that continues in following books (there is total of 8 “Witcher” books, followed by video games). “Blood Of Elves” is not a self contained story, it is an introduction to a greater line of events that will involve adventures, politics, schemes and so on.

Do not expect all of it to come right away though. There is some of it here, but not as much as in following books. This one starts things up, and establishes various things and characters in this world of Witcher.

So if you want more lore and feel of this world, and of course witness the start of the main story line of The Witcher franchise, then I do recommend you the “Blood Of Elves”.

Blood of Elves is itself a little confused as to which direction it wants to take. It starts intently enough, however begins to traverse the rest of the book a little slow. Don’t get me wrong it is still the great Witcher content we have come to expect, but it is in very much the early stages of setting up the main narrative of the four books which follow.

Not only is the pacing quite different from the short stories found within the preceding ‘Sword of Destiny’, but the series is taken in a new direction where not all of the focus is on Geralt and his adventurous journeys around the land.

Instead the protagonist is a small girl by the name of Ciri who is every bit as interesting as Geralt. As the book progresses, the secretive prophecy surrounding our characters begins to slot into place.

However as things begin to wrap up, the story really is just getting started, leaving the reader with many unanswered questions by its conclusion. Luckily these are followed up brilliantly in the novels following Blood of Elves.

The Witcher: Blood of Elves main goal is to introduce and provide complexity to a world and characters through a bard like tail of adventure. The book uses the chapters as a way to break up each adventure or event to provide background for the characters as well as illustrating each character’s unique development.

The Witcher: Blood of Elves is a great introduction to the world of the Witcher and provides a solid basis for future Witcher books.

With each book Sapkowski seems to raise the stakes and I m dying to find out how it will all end. Without entering into spoiler territory this book follows several of our favorite characters all in their own thrilling adventures that are more connected than it may seem at first.

Geralt rocks, Ciri even more, Yen charming as ever. Best thing about this book must certainly be its structure, Sapkowski tells the story in the most unusual way. It cannot be explained, it must be read.

I highly recommend. This series is a must for any fantasy lover.

What more can I say, Geralt is one of the greatest fantasy protagonists ever written, fans of the show and games will love these books.

This is probably the most boring of the series. I wanted far more monster hunting and adventure. It was a pretty slow read but would still recommend.

I got hooked on the witcher after playing the 3rd game never realizing there was a book series. If it weren’t for my responsibilities, I wouldnt have put the book down until I read it in whole. Being new to fantasy, it wasnt a hard read and I got into it right from the start.

Amazing characters, detailed monsters, I felt as if I had lived Geralts life in everything he had done within the book. I definitely recommend this book and entire series to any fantasy lover.

So glad I read this book whilst watching the TV series. If you’re into fantasy fiction then The Witcher is excellent. Just the right mixture of serious narrative and humour. The Last Wish is a collection of short stories providing a background to the characters.

Brandon Sanderson author of the internationally best-selling Mistborn trilogy brings an incredible tale where evil rules all in chaos and destruction. Steelheart is a wonder Sci-fi Dystopian with fast-paced action and surprises.

It’s a wild energetic read with characters that are expertly drawn assassinations gunfights superheroes villains romance hope and lost. Sanderson creates a thrilling journey giving wonderful characters and a vividly described world.

His writing flows off the pages in imaginative and vibrant details leaving you wanting more. Ten years ago Calamity came and with it a burst in the sky that presented ordinary people with extraordinary powers super human abilities.

The frightened public called them Epics. Epics were not heroes but yet villains in the renewed world taking ‘Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely’ to a whole new level. Epics with the incredible gifts came to the desire to rule mankind no matter how they achieved it.

Steelheart is the number one the alpha of these Epics claiming a newly reform Chicago aka Newcago and its dwellers. Steelheart is say to be undefeatable unbeatable and undefeated. No one has ever seen Steelheart fall but someone has seen him bleed.

Nobody fights the Epics. nobody but the Reckoners. A shadowy group of ordinary humans they spend their lives studying Epics finding their weaknesses and then assassinating them. And David wants in. He wants Steelheart the Epic who killed David’s father.

For years like the Reckoners David’s been studying and planning and he has something they need. Not an object but a special event a memorable experience. Sanderson loves to begin with a prologue for his stories and to some readers this is unsettling or disgruntling.

However the prologue which Sanderson opens with for this novel is one of the best parts of the story sowing seeds of intrigue and developing the premise for the rest of the book. In the prologue the reader meets the narrator David an awkward young man with a habit of creating bizarre metaphors.

David in the prologue narrates the day that Steelheart an invulnerable superhuman took over the city of Newcago turning it into a city of steel and ensuring with the help of other super-humans that it is a city of eternal night.

David has his own personal reasons for wanting to kill Steelheart and so he seeks out the aid of the Reckoners a group of humans who aim to kill as many of these super-humans as possible. The book explains that these met-a-humans who call themselves Epics gained their powers when some kind of red satellite called Calamity began to orbit the Earth.

Of course one gets the feeling that what Calamity is will be explained throughout the rest of the series for this is one of the ways that Sanderson writes. He sets up a basic premise and gradually begins to explain the finer details.

Another of these details is that every Epic has something that acts as a kind of ‘kryptonite’ for their powers. Something that causes them to lose their powers. These powers when being used further lead to the Epics having their selfish and impure desires doubled and tripled which means that all Epics in the novel are evil or at least self-centered beings.

It is as if Sanderson is creating the idea that in gaining extra-human powers that the darkness of humanity (the hamartia) is also doubling. The themes of this novel focus around the abuses of power and what would really happen if we as humans were granted great power.

Would we really do what is best for others? Or would we use our powers in a whimsical fashion destroying rather than creating. Furthermore there is the subject of revenge the need to have something other than vengeance to dedicate oneself to and the matter of action and inaction which at one point David is told that one cannot worry about what could happen as a result of action but what will happen as a result of inaction.

Of course in true Sanderson fashion the novel ends as both a nice stand alone and as part of a continuing series. So if you want to be sucked into a new trilogy then by all means: read this book. I will be hoping desperately for a quality film version and starting on the sequel.

Brandons books are incredible. The way he gets you hooked on the feelings and thoughts of the characters here is incredible. And its an interesting twist on the common super hero ideal.

This story is fast pace and full of details. I love all the characters, even the bad ones. It was like being there in person, seeing everything in their world first hand. It has action, mystery and a possible love interest.

Brandon Sanderson is a wonderful author. His ability to draw you into his world of imagination is remarkable. I was not able to put this book down until I finished it. I definitely recommend this book for people to read.

It really is a great one.

Robert Jordans work is on par if not surpasses a majority of authors from his time. Detailed descriptions paint a vivid picture in every scene. Hardback was in great shape and labeled for library use.

I doubt it was ever read.

This series will have you siting at the edge of your seat! If you like adventure, thrills, and a hint of a romantic theme this is the book for you!!!

Brilliant book series worth the read. Great book at a good price would recommend if your type of genre

This book is physically beautiful. The illustrations in the front and back covers really give you a sense of the setting – this gargantuan, otherworldly school of magic. While you may be tempted to read with preconceptions based on Harry Potter, please don’t.

There really aren’t a lot of similarities and (even as a diehard HP fan), I think this is a real strength of the book. The logistics around how magic works are well explained and interesting. The protagonist is clever, angsty, and altogether likable.

The supporting characters felt a little less formed to me, but consistent nonetheless. The heavy, torturous atmosphere of the school itself is really interesting. I don’t think I’ll lose any sleep wishing I got admission to attend the school, but I am definitely looking forward to sinking further into this universe in the second and third book! TLDR; if you’re into YA magic books and strong pig-headed protagonists, pick this up!.

3. 75 stars The plot: The story follows Galadriel ‘El’ Higgins a 16 year old magic wielder who at 14 was sent to the Scholomance, a magical boarding school, along with all of the other magic wielders her age.

This isn’t any normal boarding school though for one there are no teachers and two there are Mals (monsters) roaming the halls trying to kill you every chance they get. Lastly the only two ways to leave the school are graduation or death.

World building: I have to say the world building in this story is on another level. At times it can feel like an information overload while reading but the world is so intricately built and unique that the info dumping didn’t bother me.

Characters: EL- Look I ended up really liking her character by the end of the book, but through out the start and the middle I wasn’t loving her. She’s prickly, snarky and sarcastic which I loved but I thought at times she pulled the victim card a little to much and was unnecessarily mean.

But then I remembered that she’s 16 and that’s probably normal. I did really like how unwaveringly loyal she was to her friends. Orion – I love Orion so much I have nothing bad to say about him. I just really hope he doesn’t turn evil.

Overall: I would absolutely recommend this book to people. It was such an interesting read. The world building is so unique and enjoyable, it’s dark without being to triggering or gory.

Naomi Novik has always been an excellent writer. “A Deadly Education” and it’s sequel have very atypical but very interesting characters. The higher education systems for magic users in her world differs greatly from Hogwarts.

Its sink or swim with great white sharks and devil take the hindmost. It is one of those reads where you fear to stop reading. I initially bought the book in the audio format and couldn’t take my earbuds out.

Having an autographed hardback became one of my must haves and both my daughters agree.

This was the hardest Witcher book to read. I think I picked it up and put it down so many times. I just found it so boring. For a book about a Witcher and monster killing, there was not enough Witchering and monster killing.

Too much politics and too many characters I don’t care about.

The Witcher novels end by bringing all of our characters’ stories to emotionally fulfilling conclusions. There are some final gut-punches to remind us that war is never heroic. Highly recommended.

A great finish to the main thread first started in The Last Wish. Like the other novels, tend to be large chunks that focus on seemingly unimportant characters that can be frustrating and wanting to get back to characters like Gerald and Ciri but overall enjoyable.

A good read for fans of the Witcher games and a nice finish for those who have read the previous novels.

I love Captain Underpants! It’s a very unique and humorous book, perfect for children of all ages. What kid wouldn’t laugh at their principal running around in his underwear doing crazy stuff? I even used captain underpants to get my niece and nephew to start using the potty! I made them fall in love with hearing his stories and then I told them if they’d use the potty they could wear underwear and be just like captain underpants, and it worked almost immediately.

They also have the movie now which is really funny and helps even more!.

Unique format, colourful and excellent illustrations which I am certain will appeal to my grandson who is about to turn 7. Parts of this nonsensical story will most likely require some adult input which is really another plus for this book.

As an ex school teacher I believe any writings that encourage children to read are well worthwhile and Captain Underpants certainly fits into that category – title alone creates interest! I also read where Disney has made a film about the escapades of CU to be released mid 2017 and that is another good reason to introduce my grand son to this character now!.

My son has collected and memorized the entire series. Yes, they are silly and gross and weird. Yes they teach kids about word play and adversity. Yes they encourage kids to read and love reading. They help kids love learning.

I would totally recommend. Write the author too- my kids got a kick out of doing that too.