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The Fowl Twins #3
Rien ne les arrêtera
Irish Twins Myles and Beckett, Artemis Fowl's younger brothers, return in their third and most bizarre adventure yet.
For almost two years, Lord Teddy Bleedham-Drye, the Duke of Scilly, has been plotting revenge against the Fowl Twins, who humiliated him in Book One. Teddy plans to give them exactly what they deserve: permanent death.
He threatens Myles with his weaponized jet and Beckett and Specialist Lazuli succeed in disarming the aircraft and causing an accident that kills the duke. But does it really?
For almost two years, Lord Teddy Bleedham-Drye, the Duke of Scilly, has been plotting revenge against the Fowl Twins, who humiliated him in Book One. Teddy plans to give them exactly what they deserve: permanent death.
He threatens Myles with his weaponized jet and Beckett and Specialist Lazuli succeed in disarming the aircraft and causing an accident that kills the duke. But does it really?
384 pages
First published October 19, 2021
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Eoin Colfer
156 books11.8k followersEoin Colfer (pronounced Owen) was born in Wexford on the South-East coast of Ireland in 1965, where he and his four brothers were brought up by his father and mother, who were both educators.
He received his degree from Dublin University and began teaching primary school in Wexford. He has lived and worked all over the world, including Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and Italy. After the publication of the Artemis Fowl novels, Eoin retired from teaching and now writes full time. He lives in Ireland with his wife and two children.
He received his degree from Dublin University and began teaching primary school in Wexford. He has lived and worked all over the world, including Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and Italy. After the publication of the Artemis Fowl novels, Eoin retired from teaching and now writes full time. He lives in Ireland with his wife and two children.
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February 11, 2025
keep it down kiddos, mummy is listening to eoin colfer dismantle the fourth wall and address his own tendency to sometimes relegate female characters to supporting roles:
also I will admit I got a little sweaty at the knowledge that eoin was re-introducing the only love interest he'd ever given artemis and then immediately making her unavailable but why do I ever doubt the man?
Eoin Colfer has always understood the assignment: witty, irreverent, tender-hearted, and an absolute masterclass in deep platonic love between male and female characters.
Fowl twins Beckett ("a human ray of sunshine") and Myles (truly the worse version of Artemis — apparently pubs a memoir in his adulthood called Myles Fowl: You People Do Not Deserve Me which yes made me laugh out loud - the only rich white boy assholes I love are the ones I know are going to get dragged kicking and screaming into decency by a female fairy friend) third little adventure was perhaps my favorite yet, though I wish Laz had been with the boys more. But the reunion was well worth-it.
This was my first jaunt into the twins' story via audiobook, which is narrated by the same man who carries the original series with Artemis, and I can't pretend it didn't fill my heart up to hear some of those voices again.
Best throwaway reference: Laz asked Holly "hey in a crisis should I call Artemis?" (who is in space) and Holly, his best friend in the universe, who literally has one of his eyes in her skull, who saved his life at least 12 times and tried to live and die for him, was like "nah that guy is BONKERS he will definitely mess your life up"
that's true (platonic) love
"I read about you," said Lazuli. "In a file called The Lost Colony."
"I read that file too," said Minerva. "And I was seriously unimpressed. I was completely shafted by that file. I come across like a supporting character to the great Artemis Fowl."
"I know the feeling," said Lazuli. "My whole life is Fowlcentric."
also I will admit I got a little sweaty at the knowledge that eoin was re-introducing the only love interest he'd ever given artemis and then immediately making her unavailable but why do I ever doubt the man?
"Did you know Artemis and I were kind of an item for a while?" asked Minerva. "But then he found his true soulmate."
Lazuli cut in. "Don't tell me — himself, right?"
Eoin Colfer has always understood the assignment: witty, irreverent, tender-hearted, and an absolute masterclass in deep platonic love between male and female characters.
Fowl twins Beckett ("a human ray of sunshine") and Myles (truly the worse version of Artemis — apparently pubs a memoir in his adulthood called Myles Fowl: You People Do Not Deserve Me which yes made me laugh out loud - the only rich white boy assholes I love are the ones I know are going to get dragged kicking and screaming into decency by a female fairy friend) third little adventure was perhaps my favorite yet, though I wish Laz had been with the boys more. But the reunion was well worth-it.
This was my first jaunt into the twins' story via audiobook, which is narrated by the same man who carries the original series with Artemis, and I can't pretend it didn't fill my heart up to hear some of those voices again.
Best throwaway reference: Laz asked Holly "hey in a crisis should I call Artemis?" (who is in space) and Holly, his best friend in the universe, who literally has one of his eyes in her skull, who saved his life at least 12 times and tried to live and die for him, was like "nah that guy is BONKERS he will definitely mess your life up"
that's true (platonic) love
August 16, 2024
This is the third book of a series that is a spin off of the Artemis Fowl series. I would advise reading the first two books first. In this one we are at it again with Lord Teddy and his vendetta against the Fowl twins.
The original series were meant for young readers. This is too but for even a younger audience. While I don't want to say this is no Artemis because obviously the author wants to differentiate the two series I have to agree with other reviewers with it is no Artemis. I just do not get the same enjoyment I did with the original series. I like it but I believe I liked this book because I am back in this universe. And Beckett. He is terrific. Before you say that I am not the target audience I know that. But I read the original series when I was an adult and adored them. I believe my problem is how this book and the whole series is told. First off it is fast tracked. We zip through the adventure with character exploration at a minimal. I believe my biggest issue is that the story is told as if we are on the periphery of the adventure and looking in. I want to feel like we are along for the ride and I never get that feeling. We do get the brand of humor and some terrific heart felt moments that I expect from this author. I just wish it was more even keel instead of spread out.
I am giving this three stars and I suppose some of that is because of nostalgia. I know I am back in this universe but it just does not feel the same. It is somewhat like going to a concert today to see a band that you grew up with. They are going to play their songs but maybe the singer cannot hit the notes like he did back in the day. You are still enjoying yourself but inside you know it is not the same. That is how I feel about this book and this series.
The original series were meant for young readers. This is too but for even a younger audience. While I don't want to say this is no Artemis because obviously the author wants to differentiate the two series I have to agree with other reviewers with it is no Artemis. I just do not get the same enjoyment I did with the original series. I like it but I believe I liked this book because I am back in this universe. And Beckett. He is terrific. Before you say that I am not the target audience I know that. But I read the original series when I was an adult and adored them. I believe my problem is how this book and the whole series is told. First off it is fast tracked. We zip through the adventure with character exploration at a minimal. I believe my biggest issue is that the story is told as if we are on the periphery of the adventure and looking in. I want to feel like we are along for the ride and I never get that feeling. We do get the brand of humor and some terrific heart felt moments that I expect from this author. I just wish it was more even keel instead of spread out.
I am giving this three stars and I suppose some of that is because of nostalgia. I know I am back in this universe but it just does not feel the same. It is somewhat like going to a concert today to see a band that you grew up with. They are going to play their songs but maybe the singer cannot hit the notes like he did back in the day. You are still enjoying yourself but inside you know it is not the same. That is how I feel about this book and this series.
January 8, 2022
I don't often write reviews because of how much I read, but part of me felt like one for this book was necessary purely because of how long I've enjoyed the Fowl adventures.
This book... did not really do it for me.
Maybe it's because I'm more mature than I was when I first picked up the original Artemis Fowl. Maybe it's because the Artemis Fowl series was written for high middle grade or early young adult readers, while the Fowl Twins is purely middle grade.
Whatever it is, while it was fun, it wasn't great.
Part of it is definitely Myle's intellectual rivalry with Artemis. He is completely unwilling to admit that, yes, Artemis is as smart as he is (and that, without Artemis's previous escapades, especially Arctic Incident and Last Guardian, he wouldn't exactly exist).
Another thing is that despite all the comparisons of the two, Myles and Artemis are really dissimilar- Artemis actually learns over the course of his series that he is not the smartest person around 24/7, and he gains respect for a number of different people (or fairies). Holly, Butler, and Julius Root are just a few of those people. Myles respects Beckett and Lazuli (sometimes)... and no one else.
One of the main reasons I enjoyed Artemis's arc was because while he retained his intelligence and craftiness from book to book, he learned to use it for selfless reasons. His good deeds counteracted his less-than-flattering personality traits, making him an interesting, morally-grey hero. He also suffered true consequences for his misdeeds later on.
Myles, while his motivations aren't necessarily as 'villainous' as Artemis's were at first, is still, after three books, driven mainly by selfishness. He wants the world to see how smart he is. He wants to gloat about it. And, as someone else here said, he doesn't have the charisma that Artemis has in his smarminess. Myles can't pull it off. And while he temporarily faces some circumstances that he could learn from, he gets out of trouble and gains nothing. He does care about his twin, though, which was nice.
I do like Beckett. He's an entirely different breed of Fowl, that's for sure. And while all the fart jokes piled on around him aren't my favorite, he continued to be an interesting character.
And Lazuli? She's cool, but... she's not Holly. They're different people, but were put into the same role a lot of the time, and, in my opinion, Holly did it better. She couldn't always snap-magic her way out of danger like Lazuli could, and seeing more of the fairy intelligence through Holly was part of the charm of her character. (Put a little more simply, Holly typically couldn't use her magic at tense parts of the book and needed to figure out how to either do the Fairy Ritual or escape without using magic. Lazuli spends large parts of the books magicless-until she's put in danger. Holly's situations are, at least for me, more compelling.)
Overall, I found the characters in the original series more in-depth and well-written, and thus enjoyed it more than the Fowl Twins. And this book specifically had a lot more of the traits I didn't like about this series overall, so while it was fun, it wasn't great.
This book... did not really do it for me.
Maybe it's because I'm more mature than I was when I first picked up the original Artemis Fowl. Maybe it's because the Artemis Fowl series was written for high middle grade or early young adult readers, while the Fowl Twins is purely middle grade.
Whatever it is, while it was fun, it wasn't great.
Part of it is definitely Myle's intellectual rivalry with Artemis. He is completely unwilling to admit that, yes, Artemis is as smart as he is (and that, without Artemis's previous escapades, especially Arctic Incident and Last Guardian, he wouldn't exactly exist).
Another thing is that despite all the comparisons of the two, Myles and Artemis are really dissimilar- Artemis actually learns over the course of his series that he is not the smartest person around 24/7, and he gains respect for a number of different people (or fairies). Holly, Butler, and Julius Root are just a few of those people. Myles respects Beckett and Lazuli (sometimes)... and no one else.
One of the main reasons I enjoyed Artemis's arc was because while he retained his intelligence and craftiness from book to book, he learned to use it for selfless reasons. His good deeds counteracted his less-than-flattering personality traits, making him an interesting, morally-grey hero. He also suffered true consequences for his misdeeds later on.
Myles, while his motivations aren't necessarily as 'villainous' as Artemis's were at first, is still, after three books, driven mainly by selfishness. He wants the world to see how smart he is. He wants to gloat about it. And, as someone else here said, he doesn't have the charisma that Artemis has in his smarminess. Myles can't pull it off. And while he temporarily faces some circumstances that he could learn from, he gets out of trouble and gains nothing. He does care about his twin, though, which was nice.
I do like Beckett. He's an entirely different breed of Fowl, that's for sure. And while all the fart jokes piled on around him aren't my favorite, he continued to be an interesting character.
And Lazuli? She's cool, but... she's not Holly. They're different people, but were put into the same role a lot of the time, and, in my opinion, Holly did it better. She couldn't always snap-magic her way out of danger like Lazuli could, and seeing more of the fairy intelligence through Holly was part of the charm of her character. (Put a little more simply, Holly typically couldn't use her magic at tense parts of the book and needed to figure out how to either do the Fairy Ritual or escape without using magic. Lazuli spends large parts of the books magicless-until she's put in danger. Holly's situations are, at least for me, more compelling.)
Overall, I found the characters in the original series more in-depth and well-written, and thus enjoyed it more than the Fowl Twins. And this book specifically had a lot more of the traits I didn't like about this series overall, so while it was fun, it wasn't great.
July 16, 2022
I screamed at the end.
October 15, 2021
A huge thanks to the publisher for sending me a copy of this book to read and review in exchange of an honest opinion.
The Fowl Twins Get What They Deserve is the third book of The Fowl Twins' adventures in an ultimate showdown between Lord Teddy Bleedham-Drye and the twins who humiliate him in the first book.
For two years the Duke of Scilly has been plotting his revenge and when he threatens Miles with his weaponized jet and Beckett and Specialist Lazuli manage to disarming it and protect Miles, an accident occurs, killing the duke. But is that the truth?
Miles wants to be certain of his death, starting another adventure that will involve ghosts, clones, fairy magic, new powers and exciting get-aways at the very last second.
I loved reading this book! I grew up with Artemis Fowl's adventures and it's always a pleasure coming back to this world, with his twin brothers and their captivating and hilarious situations. I miss Artemis, Butler and Holly and I loved reading when the twins and Lazuli think about them, but it's impossible not to love these characters too.
Eoin Colfer's writing style is brilliant, funny, mixing anecdotes, stories, previews, swinging from past to present, from one character's POV to another, piecing everything together in a very skilled way.
Mixing fantasy and science, scary moments and hilarious ones, The Fowl Twins Get What They Deserve is another amazing book by Eoin Colfer and I loved every single page of it. The story is full of plot twists, secrets, discoveries and it was such a rollercoaster of emotions and actions and, in more than one occasion, I feared for the worst (even though I had faith in these characters the situation appeared desperate).
The bond between Miles and Beckett is one of my favourite, because, even though the twins are very different, Miley being the brain, Beckett more physical and spontaneous, they complete each other, helping, supporting, taunting and being for one other. Also, the Regrettables, with Whistle Blower and Specialist Lazuli are such an amazing team!
Hilarious and brilliant is the introduction of ghosts and a family's bloody past, with curious new connections and plots. I also loved the discovery of a certain new power and I can't wait to know more about it.
In this book the reader gets to know more about the twins, mostly about their powers, and about Specialist Lazuli's story and past, in her desire to find out what happened to her family. I won't say anything because it's such a surprise, but I loved the way the author connected books and adventures.
Overall, the book is a rollercoaster and I loved everything about it. I really hope it won't be the last one ( I doubt it), because, even though Artemis Fowl will be one of my favourite book series ever, The Fowl Twins are absolutely a delight.
The Fowl Twins Get What They Deserve is the third book of The Fowl Twins' adventures in an ultimate showdown between Lord Teddy Bleedham-Drye and the twins who humiliate him in the first book.
For two years the Duke of Scilly has been plotting his revenge and when he threatens Miles with his weaponized jet and Beckett and Specialist Lazuli manage to disarming it and protect Miles, an accident occurs, killing the duke. But is that the truth?
Miles wants to be certain of his death, starting another adventure that will involve ghosts, clones, fairy magic, new powers and exciting get-aways at the very last second.
I loved reading this book! I grew up with Artemis Fowl's adventures and it's always a pleasure coming back to this world, with his twin brothers and their captivating and hilarious situations. I miss Artemis, Butler and Holly and I loved reading when the twins and Lazuli think about them, but it's impossible not to love these characters too.
Eoin Colfer's writing style is brilliant, funny, mixing anecdotes, stories, previews, swinging from past to present, from one character's POV to another, piecing everything together in a very skilled way.
Mixing fantasy and science, scary moments and hilarious ones, The Fowl Twins Get What They Deserve is another amazing book by Eoin Colfer and I loved every single page of it. The story is full of plot twists, secrets, discoveries and it was such a rollercoaster of emotions and actions and, in more than one occasion, I feared for the worst (even though I had faith in these characters the situation appeared desperate).
The bond between Miles and Beckett is one of my favourite, because, even though the twins are very different, Miley being the brain, Beckett more physical and spontaneous, they complete each other, helping, supporting, taunting and being for one other. Also, the Regrettables, with Whistle Blower and Specialist Lazuli are such an amazing team!
Hilarious and brilliant is the introduction of ghosts and a family's bloody past, with curious new connections and plots. I also loved the discovery of a certain new power and I can't wait to know more about it.
In this book the reader gets to know more about the twins, mostly about their powers, and about Specialist Lazuli's story and past, in her desire to find out what happened to her family. I won't say anything because it's such a surprise, but I loved the way the author connected books and adventures.
Overall, the book is a rollercoaster and I loved everything about it. I really hope it won't be the last one ( I doubt it), because, even though Artemis Fowl will be one of my favourite book series ever, The Fowl Twins are absolutely a delight.
January 5, 2022
Myles and Beckett are delightful, and Colfer is always at his best whenever he tells a Fowl story.
But still no Artemis. Not even the smallest cameo. We deserve to at least SEE him. Like, is he alive? What is he doing? I need to know!
But still no Artemis. Not even the smallest cameo. We deserve to at least SEE him. Like, is he alive? What is he doing? I need to know!
June 7, 2024
I feel as though every time I read an Eoin Colfer book, I’m reminded why he’s one of my favorite authors. I was really appreciating his voice and writing style in this one; I also loved how he managed to pull of a reverse of Tangled’s technique (essentially saying early on that Myles and Beck survive the plot events). I was engrossed by the story from beginning to end, and to be honest, I ended up a little sad that this will be the last adventure of the Regrettables. The second installment might very well be my personal favorite in the trilogy, but this was nothing short of an excellent, entertaining, and exciting read. I look forward to whatever books we may get about the Fowl family in the future!
January 20, 2022
“Sometimes this life is more important than the next one.” …And you know you are reading an Eoin Colfer book when one of your favorite heart melty quotes is delivered by the specter of a toy troll after an epic show down with a devious century+ old duke.
This is the last installment of the Fowl Twins trilogy and Eoin delivers a truckload of ridiculous wit, a jaw dropping amount of Fowl-esk plot twists, plans, and peril, and a healthy dose of fan service for us old Artemis devotees.
My mind will forever boggle over how Colfer’s brain conjures up the ideas he crams into these books. And with the Fowl Twins, the plots are as ridiculous as they are complex- which makes it an absolute treat to watch everything unfold.
The twins’ nemesis, Lord Teddy Bleedham-Drye, is back and looking for revenge and throughout the book, the boys will discover exactly what lengths he will go to just to achieve it. From the podium of a lecture hall filled with coroners, to the Tower of London, floating along the Thames, en route to Florida, to Louisiana, and back to the Scilly Isles, the Regrettables and Teddy try to out maneuver each other.
Running alongside this storyline is the side plot of Lazuli’s search for her mother. I have to say, the conclusion of this particular story caught me by surprise and I was a bit emotional on how things circled back once again to the first Artemis book.
Other nuggets that I enjoyed: the cameo by Uncle Foxy from the Fowl Christmas special of 2020, the injectacles and the whole added layer of ghost interaction, Beckett’s speech about “insides/outsides” 🥺, Sir Beckatron, and of course—after literal years of having to listen to everyone badger him about the whereabouts of Minerva, Colfer giving in and showing us a peek at her current life.
I loved seeing Minerva and Lazuli come to the realization that they both have a Fowl connection. I will admit, that to me, she seemed a bit out of character (but, I guess growing up changes everyone). I suppose I imagined something a little more lofty for her than becoming a smuggler of sorts in the belly of New Orleans. (Btw- did anyone else enjoy that Highfire, Vern reference? It kind of blows my mind that Vern and Arty’s world are one and the same.) But, maybe I just wanted an epilogue that showed her waiting on the surface of Mars when Artemis opened his hatch. 😅
Old crew aside, Get What They Deserve is a solid last book for the twins. Although there is no particular arc that concludes or massive character development, this last book delivers what this series set out to give from the beginning- a good time. 😊
We never did get to see a massive Fowl team up with all three Fowl brothers, however Beckett does conjure Artemis in the final pages by quoting him when a thankful Lazuli asks how she can repay the brothers for helping her: “Artemis said that the only payment a Fowl shall ever seek from a fairy is the satisfaction of strengthening the bond between them.”
Thanks for another ride through the Fowlverse, Eoin. I sincerely hope this isn’t the last! 😊
This is the last installment of the Fowl Twins trilogy and Eoin delivers a truckload of ridiculous wit, a jaw dropping amount of Fowl-esk plot twists, plans, and peril, and a healthy dose of fan service for us old Artemis devotees.
My mind will forever boggle over how Colfer’s brain conjures up the ideas he crams into these books. And with the Fowl Twins, the plots are as ridiculous as they are complex- which makes it an absolute treat to watch everything unfold.
The twins’ nemesis, Lord Teddy Bleedham-Drye, is back and looking for revenge and throughout the book, the boys will discover exactly what lengths he will go to just to achieve it. From the podium of a lecture hall filled with coroners, to the Tower of London, floating along the Thames, en route to Florida, to Louisiana, and back to the Scilly Isles, the Regrettables and Teddy try to out maneuver each other.
Running alongside this storyline is the side plot of Lazuli’s search for her mother. I have to say, the conclusion of this particular story caught me by surprise and I was a bit emotional on how things circled back once again to the first Artemis book.
Other nuggets that I enjoyed: the cameo by Uncle Foxy from the Fowl Christmas special of 2020, the injectacles and the whole added layer of ghost interaction, Beckett’s speech about “insides/outsides” 🥺, Sir Beckatron, and of course—after literal years of having to listen to everyone badger him about the whereabouts of Minerva, Colfer giving in and showing us a peek at her current life.
I loved seeing Minerva and Lazuli come to the realization that they both have a Fowl connection. I will admit, that to me, she seemed a bit out of character (but, I guess growing up changes everyone). I suppose I imagined something a little more lofty for her than becoming a smuggler of sorts in the belly of New Orleans. (Btw- did anyone else enjoy that Highfire, Vern reference? It kind of blows my mind that Vern and Arty’s world are one and the same.) But, maybe I just wanted an epilogue that showed her waiting on the surface of Mars when Artemis opened his hatch. 😅
Old crew aside, Get What They Deserve is a solid last book for the twins. Although there is no particular arc that concludes or massive character development, this last book delivers what this series set out to give from the beginning- a good time. 😊
We never did get to see a massive Fowl team up with all three Fowl brothers, however Beckett does conjure Artemis in the final pages by quoting him when a thankful Lazuli asks how she can repay the brothers for helping her: “Artemis said that the only payment a Fowl shall ever seek from a fairy is the satisfaction of strengthening the bond between them.”
Thanks for another ride through the Fowlverse, Eoin. I sincerely hope this isn’t the last! 😊
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November 9, 2023
It took me a year to finish this book. Not because I didn't like it but because of life complications. But if I'm being honest, It also wasn't the best of the series. There was no Artemis. Why was there no Artemis?
I'll tell you why. Because Artemis is 24 and no child wants to read about 24-year-old Artemis. The only people who care are the thirty-year-old readers who are trying to recapture their childhoods.
The lack of Artemis wasn't why I couldn't get into this book. I was the villain. Lord Teddy has been the villain in all three books so far and in each one he gets more deranged. This book is a pure revenge plot. Villains in the main Artemis series also wanted revenge, but it was always in service to some larger goal.
This is just a two hundred-year-old man literally trying to murder two pre-teens, Only he has to torturer them before he does it. No other plans, no other goals. He could have gone on living his immortal life and let the boys continue to be. But no. He did not.
The rest of the story is great. It has Colfer's trademark humor. It has Fan service in the form of Minerva's short cameo. It even has references to some of Colfer's adult books, thus confirming the shared universe theory.
I am a little sad that the ending of this book was so conclusive. I would have liked to see these boys have a go at a proper villain.
I'll tell you why. Because Artemis is 24 and no child wants to read about 24-year-old Artemis. The only people who care are the thirty-year-old readers who are trying to recapture their childhoods.
The lack of Artemis wasn't why I couldn't get into this book. I was the villain. Lord Teddy has been the villain in all three books so far and in each one he gets more deranged. This book is a pure revenge plot. Villains in the main Artemis series also wanted revenge, but it was always in service to some larger goal.
This is just a two hundred-year-old man literally trying to murder two pre-teens, Only he has to torturer them before he does it. No other plans, no other goals. He could have gone on living his immortal life and let the boys continue to be. But no. He did not.
The rest of the story is great. It has Colfer's trademark humor. It has Fan service in the form of Minerva's short cameo. It even has references to some of Colfer's adult books, thus confirming the shared universe theory.
I am a little sad that the ending of this book was so conclusive. I would have liked to see these boys have a go at a proper villain.
May 15, 2022
I want to preface this by saying that I've loved the Artemis Fowl books since I was about 8, saw the covers, and aspired to read 'big kid' books.
When I saw I got approved for this I almost screamed from excitement! However, like many other books the last couple years, this book heavily suffers from being a pandemic book. I have noticed a trend in books written in the pandemic being less cohesive than the books authors have previously published: larger plot holes, characters not acting like themselves, the conflict being confusing etc etc.
Unfortunately, "The Fowl Twins Get What They Deserve" heavily suffers from this. While there were many parts that were as funny or sassy as usual, the book didn't feel finished like the other ones did. I was so excited about the character from the Artemis Fowl series that returns, but her return was a bit lack-luster.
It still held moments of joy and I was still devastated that it (I believe) is the last in the series, but it just doesn't compare with its predecessors.
When I saw I got approved for this I almost screamed from excitement! However, like many other books the last couple years, this book heavily suffers from being a pandemic book. I have noticed a trend in books written in the pandemic being less cohesive than the books authors have previously published: larger plot holes, characters not acting like themselves, the conflict being confusing etc etc.
Unfortunately, "The Fowl Twins Get What They Deserve" heavily suffers from this. While there were many parts that were as funny or sassy as usual, the book didn't feel finished like the other ones did. I was so excited about the character from the Artemis Fowl series that returns, but her return was a bit lack-luster.
It still held moments of joy and I was still devastated that it (I believe) is the last in the series, but it just doesn't compare with its predecessors.
April 2, 2022
Every book the author manages to up the ridiculous and I love it.
Also deep deep cut, but who knew the very first scene in the Artemis Fowl book would be retcon'd to massive importance in the last scene of this book?
Also deep deep cut, but who knew the very first scene in the Artemis Fowl book would be retcon'd to massive importance in the last scene of this book?
July 10, 2024
It was cute! But somewhat poorly edited. Thinking back, I’m pretty sure there were other moments in earlier books where I questioned whether something had happened exactly as described but gaslit myself. But a couple of those moments were so blatant this book that you couldn’t help but wonder whether Colfer had forgotten his earlier works. No, Turnball’s brother didn’t marry a human. Turnball did. The goblins were not in Hybras, that was the demons. Etc etc. Regardless, fun read and nice to have a little glimpse into Minerva’s life post Artemis Fowl. I was hoping the big brother himself might get home from Mars in time to make an appearance, but not to be. The end was a clever little full circle moment/callback to the original Fowl story, but the last Artemis book had done that already… not the most original maybe but still fun. I feel like this series as a whole lacks the… weight? that the original Fowl books had. They’re silly and cute but not the story that had little me sobbing over a selfish boy changed for the better. I’m glad I finally got around to reading these, but I think I’ll stick with the originals for rereads.
December 6, 2021
Myles and Beckett are having a fun time. Myles is giving a lecture and Beckett and his troll friend is having fun at his brother expense.
There is another attempt for Myles life. They thought that Lord Teddy is dead. But then he came to the lecture and tried to kill Myles. Only to be defeated again.
This time Myles wants to be sure so the twins break into the secret montage and tried to find Teddy's body, they run into trouble and Myles got kidnapped.
That's the beginning of another adventure for the Fowl twins where trouble is just another word for fun.
Myles is very uncoordinated and has no magical power like his twin.
Specialist Lazuli is responsible for them. Also, Myles has kind of promise that he would help to find her past.
Good story. Fun read.
There is another attempt for Myles life. They thought that Lord Teddy is dead. But then he came to the lecture and tried to kill Myles. Only to be defeated again.
This time Myles wants to be sure so the twins break into the secret montage and tried to find Teddy's body, they run into trouble and Myles got kidnapped.
That's the beginning of another adventure for the Fowl twins where trouble is just another word for fun.
Myles is very uncoordinated and has no magical power like his twin.
Specialist Lazuli is responsible for them. Also, Myles has kind of promise that he would help to find her past.
Good story. Fun read.
October 14, 2022
This really feels like where these books have hit their stride, this one was just as fun and convoluted as the original fowl books in my opinion. The personalities have really been solidified and I am very fond of the Regrettables. I loved the Minerva cameo and all the old callbacks and I really hope we get a proper Artemis and Holly cameo in a later book. All in all this book was very satisfying and I’m excited to keep reading this series!
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August 19, 2024I may be a bit too old for these books (I was perfectly fine with the Artemis Fowl ones, but these sound targeted at a younger audience, even if the protagonists are the same age)
I like the funny puns, but they are definitely intended for young children.
The foreshadowing and aside remarks from the narrator are often distracting and unnecessary. They dont add to the story, it's feels like word count padding. If you liked Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, you will probably like the Fowl Twins.
For a book with a mastermind criminal genius, a physical prodigy, and a police recon officer fairy as the protagonists, almost everything that happens to them is just luck.
If there is another book in the series I will read it, I like the story, and I would love to see the characters evolve more.
If this is the last book in the series, them the ending, while tying most plot points in the series, is a bit of a cliff hanger.
I like the funny puns, but they are definitely intended for young children.
The foreshadowing and aside remarks from the narrator are often distracting and unnecessary. They dont add to the story, it's feels like word count padding. If you liked Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, you will probably like the Fowl Twins.
For a book with a mastermind criminal genius, a physical prodigy, and a police recon officer fairy as the protagonists, almost everything that happens to them is just luck.
If there is another book in the series I will read it, I like the story, and I would love to see the characters evolve more.
If this is the last book in the series, them the ending, while tying most plot points in the series, is a bit of a cliff hanger.
May 19, 2024
I did not find that book as amusing as the previous one. Maybe because I'm way too tired to properly enjoy any reading tho.
It was entertaining. But sadly, I sometimes found the humour meh (which is a first for me when it comes to Eoin Colfer). The plot and the end didn't really wow me either. And my main feeling about the whole thing was that I miss Artemis. Might re-read that series x)
It was entertaining. But sadly, I sometimes found the humour meh (which is a first for me when it comes to Eoin Colfer). The plot and the end didn't really wow me either. And my main feeling about the whole thing was that I miss Artemis. Might re-read that series x)
July 3, 2022
This is the best book of this series. It really felt in structure and in pace like the Artemis series. The comedy was spot on, the action was perfect, really just a great ending and summary of the trilogy.
December 8, 2021
Not quite as fun as the first two, but still enjoyable. Got a kick out of Myles's powers finally manifesting. Whole story felt a little rushed, though, and it suffered with Lazuli and the twins being apart for most of the book.
April 29, 2022
a good book, just like the rest of the series. i appreciate the accurate science (mostly!) and, again like the rest of the series, i enjoyed it. a nice light read.
May 25, 2022
3.5 stars
An enjoyable end to the series. Light-hearted and silly at times but overall heartwarming
An enjoyable end to the series. Light-hearted and silly at times but overall heartwarming
August 2, 2023
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November 16, 2025
Good... but a little too weird for me.
August 31, 2022
Brilliant.
July 3, 2022
I was prepared to give this book four stars because it seemed just as good as the last one, up until the epilogue. And from the very first words of the epilogue, I knew exactly what was happening and it was perfect. I don't know if this is "the end" of all the Fowl books, but it brought at least one thing full circle in an extremely satisfying way. I hope there are more books, because I want to see the aftermath! But this is exactly the kind of ending where I want a sequel but my imagination can fill in the blanks if necessary. So 5 stars for sure!
Also, this line: "I'm standing right here," said Myles. "There's no need to spout exposition about me in the third person."
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Also, this line: "I'm standing right here," said Myles. "There's no need to spout exposition about me in the third person."
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February 17, 2023
Edit: The Harper Collins strike has ended; review is now added in
*4.25/5 stars
I'm going to be a little sad if this is the last one in the series, because I think this was the best one so far. The plot felt ridiculous and chaotic in the best way, and the tone of this book felt the closest to the first seven Artemis Fowl books. I loved the references (and even cameos) from the original series being present without ever feeling like they distracted from the plot at hand.
Previously:
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*4.25/5 stars
I'm going to be a little sad if this is the last one in the series, because I think this was the best one so far. The plot felt ridiculous and chaotic in the best way, and the tone of this book felt the closest to the first seven Artemis Fowl books. I loved the references (and even cameos) from the original series being present without ever feeling like they distracted from the plot at hand.
Previously:
In solidarity with the HarperCollins Union, I will not be posting a rating or a review of The Fowl Twins Get What They Deserve here on Goodreads or anywhere else until HarperCollins proves that they care about their workers and listens to the demands of the Union, and until the strike is over. When the strike is over, I will then edit this review with my thoughts about the book.
In case this is the first time you are hearing about this strike, here is a link that will take you to all the necessary information you need to learn about the strike, why the strike is happening, and what steps you can take to help: https://linktr.ee/hcpunion
February 11, 2022
...the Regrettables really live up to their name in this one.
While the original series was brilliant, the spinoff series suffers from an inexorable desire to raise the stakes, along with leaning far too heavily on ridiculously stereotyped characters, or adding elements to the character arc for sheer shock value instead of fleshing out thought-provoking philosophies.
At first, the increasing level of callbacks to the original series reeled me just as the book was meandering closer and closer to the is-this-even-worth-reading category. I was excited to see characters with annoyingly unfinished character arcs crop up --albeit my hopes were quickly poisoned by hints that said character arcs would only take a turn for the worst. Much to my chagrin, these aforementioned misgivings were far from unwarranted.
Juvenile humor was next-level in the worst possible way.
You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself degraded into an utterly banal cliché desperately clinging to the coattails of an exceptionally nuanced series à la the Avatar the Last Airbender comics.
November 6, 2021
This Fowl sequel series is very much one where your sense of humour will affect how much you enjoy it. It's a Eoin Colfer book, so expect plenty of silly acronyms, fart jokes (there is one scene where an entire book's worth of fart jokes happens in one scene), and bizarre happenings.
For me, it was all a little bit too bizarre. This series feels sillier than the original. While it's funny, at time it just felt too much, excessive such that it was losing its heart (replacing clever plans with deus ex machinas of the absurd variety). This is very much a taste thing, as there's a fine line between funny-silly and irritatingly-silly for me. I found that this book, while it has some good moment, didn't have the cleverness to temper the silliness.
I love the actual cleverness of Artemis, which intricate schemes. Myles has some clever moments here. However, most of the twins' escapes felt like they survived due to luck (unlike previous books.) I will say, though, that the reveal of what his magic is was a lot of fun, as it was the perfect thing for a person like him.
Myles is probably my least favourite of the three leads. He doesn't quite have the charisma of Artemis to pull off the arrogance. Not to mention, though it is perfectly in character for a 12-year-old to be dismissive of his older brother regardless of intelligence, I would have liked the omniscient narrator to point out that the brothers were, at best, equally intelligent, just so it felt less like trying to one up the previous series.
I know others who loved this book, but it just wasn't for me. It had some good moments, but the inclusion of ghosts sort of typified the book for me - it just brought in an element that felt under developed and not quite in line with the feel of the world.
For me, it was all a little bit too bizarre. This series feels sillier than the original. While it's funny, at time it just felt too much, excessive such that it was losing its heart (replacing clever plans with deus ex machinas of the absurd variety). This is very much a taste thing, as there's a fine line between funny-silly and irritatingly-silly for me. I found that this book, while it has some good moment, didn't have the cleverness to temper the silliness.
I love the actual cleverness of Artemis, which intricate schemes. Myles has some clever moments here. However, most of the twins' escapes felt like they survived due to luck (unlike previous books.) I will say, though, that the reveal of what his magic is was a lot of fun, as it was the perfect thing for a person like him.
Myles is probably my least favourite of the three leads. He doesn't quite have the charisma of Artemis to pull off the arrogance. Not to mention, though it is perfectly in character for a 12-year-old to be dismissive of his older brother regardless of intelligence, I would have liked the omniscient narrator to point out that the brothers were, at best, equally intelligent, just so it felt less like trying to one up the previous series.
I know others who loved this book, but it just wasn't for me. It had some good moments, but the inclusion of ghosts sort of typified the book for me - it just brought in an element that felt under developed and not quite in line with the feel of the world.
December 17, 2021
It is so much fun revisiting the world and words I fell in love with decades ago!
October 23, 2021
What a wild, delightful ride this book was! Eoin Colfer has done it again - created an exciting, crazy, twisting and turning adventure for the Fowl Twins and their fairy friend Specialist Heitz.
I love these characters even more in this book, and the plot of their nemesis is even more outlandish and nefarious than ever before. For anyone who loved the first two books, this latest installment is a must-read!
It’s rare to find an author who writes a second series that is just as entertaining and lives up to the reputation of the first, but Eoin Colfer manages it perfectly! The way he weaves words together to craft a masterful tale is as magical as the fairies he writes about!
I received a complimentary eARC of this book from the publisher through Netgalley. All opinions are my own.
I love these characters even more in this book, and the plot of their nemesis is even more outlandish and nefarious than ever before. For anyone who loved the first two books, this latest installment is a must-read!
It’s rare to find an author who writes a second series that is just as entertaining and lives up to the reputation of the first, but Eoin Colfer manages it perfectly! The way he weaves words together to craft a masterful tale is as magical as the fairies he writes about!
I received a complimentary eARC of this book from the publisher through Netgalley. All opinions are my own.
November 29, 2022
Another great Fowlscapade! Love the twin's adventures as much as their big brother's, and hope there will be plenty more.
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