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alongreader's review
4.0
Suzy and her friends are back on the Impossible Postal Express, but something is rotten at the heart of Trollville. Their mission to save it will take them to amazing new worlds and gain them new allies and enemies.
The first book in this series suffered badly from 'everyone but Hero knows what's happening and they won't tell her.' This one is much better. With Suzy settled in better, people are much happier to give her the information she needs.
The characters are great, too. I love Fredrick's evolution, and several other characters are better explored this time around as well. The series is building up an enjoyable mythology, and it could keep going for a long time yet.
This'll be a popular choice this Christmas.
The first book in this series suffered badly from 'everyone but Hero knows what's happening and they won't tell her.' This one is much better. With Suzy settled in better, people are much happier to give her the information she needs.
The characters are great, too. I love Fredrick's evolution, and several other characters are better explored this time around as well. The series is building up an enjoyable mythology, and it could keep going for a long time yet.
This'll be a popular choice this Christmas.
chrstn's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
ashleyfuhr's review
3.0
Another great adventure with Suzy and the gang! The best part of the second book in a fantasy series is that you can skip the world and character building to get right to the story. Suzy is invited back to the world of impossible places to celebrate the rebuilding of the Express. Suzy isn’t back for long when an earthquake strikes Trollville. In an effort to help, they soon discover that someone is out to steal a treasure hidden beneath the city, and the earthquake is actually the work of a drill! Racing all over the impossible places to figure out who is behind the evil plot (that will soon destroy Trollville), we are introduced to friends (and enemies) both old and new, and each new revelation will keep you guessing! This is a fun book with vivid imagery, and a unique story line that will keep kids engaged. Pick up the first two books for that special kid in your life. They’ll love them! Bell leaves you with an ultimate teaser that has me ready for book number 3!
I was given an early copy of this manuscript through NetGalley for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
I was given an early copy of this manuscript through NetGalley for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
bestdressedbookworm's review against another edition
1.0
DNFd
this series is just not for me, nothing wrong with it i just think its on the really young side of Middle Grade and just too immature for my taste
this series is just not for me, nothing wrong with it i just think its on the really young side of Middle Grade and just too immature for my taste
beckythebibliophile's review
4.0
Excellent.
Not sure it quite lived up to the first adventure but still engaging enough to make me want to read more!
Bring on Suzy's next adventure!
Not sure it quite lived up to the first adventure but still engaging enough to make me want to read more!
Bring on Suzy's next adventure!
azajacks's review
3.0
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