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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a great conclusion to the Malice duology and I have to say I liked it even better than the first. Wooding does a great job of not only creeping you out with the tone he's set, but his plotting is exciting and action-packed. All in a middle-grade level book. (Although there is a comic picture of a person's butt) :)
If you don't already know, Malice and Havoc are novels interspersed with comics and it's done almost flawlessly. I say almost because there is still a bit of a disconnect going from comic form to novel and back, but nothing that hurts the story in any way.
The story in a nutshell: Malice is an underground comic depicting kids in horrible situations, battling terrible monsters and overcoming (or not) even worse obstacles...and it's all real. Any kid who does the ritual and says the right words will be taken to Malice by the evil Tall Jake, ruler of Malice.
Havoc is a group of kids banded together to be the thorn in Tall Jake's equally lengthy foot (actually I don't know if that last part's true).
The imagination is brilliant, it's fun, it's an insanely quick read, and totally worth it even if you think you're too good for a kids book. :)
Although, I did find myself looking forward much more to the limited comic portions, which sped by way too fast.
Awesome book. Definitely recommended.
If you don't already know, Malice and Havoc are novels interspersed with comics and it's done almost flawlessly. I say almost because there is still a bit of a disconnect going from comic form to novel and back, but nothing that hurts the story in any way.
The story in a nutshell: Malice is an underground comic depicting kids in horrible situations, battling terrible monsters and overcoming (or not) even worse obstacles...and it's all real. Any kid who does the ritual and says the right words will be taken to Malice by the evil Tall Jake, ruler of Malice.
Havoc is a group of kids banded together to be the thorn in Tall Jake's equally lengthy foot (actually I don't know if that last part's true).
The imagination is brilliant, it's fun, it's an insanely quick read, and totally worth it even if you think you're too good for a kids book. :)
Although, I did find myself looking forward much more to the limited comic portions, which sped by way too fast.
Awesome book. Definitely recommended.
I wasn't able to put this book down from the time I woke up this morning until just now, I've been reading it. It's quick paced, a little sad, and rounds out the Malice duology nicely. My only complaint is that there aren't more books that take place in this world.
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
A decent sequel/conclusion(?) to [b:Malice|6364017|Malice (Malice, #1)|Chris Wooding|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1348080370s/6364017.jpg|6551250], though it seemed to lose most of it's horror vibe and go for straight on action-quest story, which is cool and all, but I was hoping for more of the atmospheric stuff from the first book.
The characters didn't really develop much at all, either, and sometimes annoyed me with their myopia, especially Seth. And there was a new character added which seemed kind of weirdly put into the story. I thought she'd play a larger role, though she did end being kind of important.
Anyway -
I would definitely place this on the lower end of the YA spectrum, maybe even the high end of the MG one. Even when it was being scary it wasn't anything that kids couldn't handle. A decent story, and I'll probably read the continuation, if there ever is one. I've heard there might be, and the story, while wrapped up enough, definitely leaves room for more.
The characters didn't really develop much at all, either, and sometimes annoyed me with their myopia, especially Seth. And there was a new character added which seemed kind of weirdly put into the story. I thought she'd play a larger role, though she did end being kind of important.
Anyway -
I would definitely place this on the lower end of the YA spectrum, maybe even the high end of the MG one. Even when it was being scary it wasn't anything that kids couldn't handle. A decent story, and I'll probably read the continuation, if there ever is one. I've heard there might be, and the story, while wrapped up enough, definitely leaves room for more.
A good ending to this 2-part story (beginning with [b:Malice|6364017|Malice (Malice, #1)|Chris Wooding|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1348080370s/6364017.jpg|6551250]). Written at a younger YA-level, the story is rather creative. A decent read, especially if you're into comics.
I didn’t like it as much as the first but it was still a satisfying end.