A review by clarascissorhands
Ptolemy's Gate by Jonathan Stroud

adventurous dark funny hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Absolutely fantastic end to the trilogy. Each tome was better than the last, and this one went places I did not expect. Character depth, growth and backstory took this series from a fun children's book to a very intelligent coming of age story, dealing with complex power structures, and a colonialist and oppression based society - and yet also filled with jokes. The stakes were raised and the ending delivered. I want every fantasy reader to read this trilogy!

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