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Agatha Oddly #3
The Silver Serpent
A third mystery for thirteen-year-old Agatha Oddly – a bold, determined heroine, and the star of this stylish new detective series.
As the youngest and newest recruit to the gatekeeper’s guild, Agatha Oddlow know she’s got a lot to prove – not least because her mother was such an important member of the secret society.
So, when an assistant at the National Gallery goes missing, Agatha begins investigating. Soon she uncovers a plot bigger than she could ever have imagined. As Agatha delves deeper and deeper into the mystery, she’s not sure she’ll ever get to the bottom of it all…
As the youngest and newest recruit to the gatekeeper’s guild, Agatha Oddlow know she’s got a lot to prove – not least because her mother was such an important member of the secret society.
So, when an assistant at the National Gallery goes missing, Agatha begins investigating. Soon she uncovers a plot bigger than she could ever have imagined. As Agatha delves deeper and deeper into the mystery, she’s not sure she’ll ever get to the bottom of it all…
336 pages, Paperback
Published September 5, 2019
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May 28, 2021
Couldn't have had a better ending for this series than this book 🎈💕
October 15, 2020
Endlich ist die deutsche Übersetzung des dritten Agatha Oddly-Bandes erschienen! Da mir die beiden vorherigen Bände wahnsinnig gut gefallen haben, habe ich der Veröffentlichung von Teil 3 ganz ungeduldig entgegen gefiebert. Auf Agathas neuen kniffligen Fall war ich schon richtig gespannt!
Agatha Oddly hat es geschafft: Sie wurde als jüngstes Mitglied in der Torwächter-Gilde aufgenommen! Die 13-jährige ist nun fest entschlossen allen ihr Können zu beweisen und wartet sehnsüchtig auf ihren neuen Fall. Der soll zum Glück gar nicht lange auf sich warten lassen. Als die Chefkuratorin der National Gallery plötzlich vermisst wird und Agatha damit beauftragt wird, ihr mysteriöses Verschwinden aufzuklären, beginnt sie umgehend mit ihren Nachforschungen. Dieses Mal hat sie aber einen Partner an ihrer Seite: Arthur, der ebenfalls zur Gilde gehört. Gemeinsam kommen sie sehr schnell einer Verschwörung auf die Spur, die viel größer ist als zunächst gedacht. Ihre Ermittlungen führen die beiden quer durch London bis zu einer silbernen Schlange. Was hat es nur damit auf sich? Was ist mit der verschwundenen Chefkuratorin geschehen? Agatha und Arthur gehen allen Hinweisen nach und begeben sich dabei in große Gefahr...
Obwohl es bei mir nun tatsächlich schon wieder fast ein Jahr her ist, dass ich den zweiten Teil gelesen habe, habe ich völlig mühelos in Agatha Oddlys Welt zurückgefunden. Als große Vielleserin vergesse ich in der Regel leider viel zu schnell Dinge aus Büchern, aber an Agathas zweiten und auch an ihren ersten Fall kann ich mich noch erstaunlich gut erinnern. Zum Glück, denn die Bände bauen sehr aufeinander auf. Ich rate daher dringend, die chronologische Reihenfolge der Bände einzuhalten. Meiner Ansicht nach braucht man die Kenntnisse aus den beiden Vorgängern, um dem Geschehen im „Im Zeichen der Silbernen Schlange“ ohne Probleme folgen zu können.
Bei mir trat abermals das ein, was schon bei Agathas ersten beiden Fällen der Fall war: Einmal begonnen mit dem Lesen, wollte ich gar nicht mehr damit aufhören. Die Handlung konnte mich von Beginn an packen und durchgehend an die Seiten fesseln, sodass ich das Buch förmlich verschlungen habe. Längen gab es für mich keine. Ich persönlich habe den dritten Band als besonders spannend und packend empfunden und finde sogar, dass er der bisher beste aus der Reihe ist. Lena Jones ist mit „Im Zeichen der Silbernen Schlange“ ein erneuter richtig cooler Detektivschmöker geglückt, der einen hervorragenden Mix aus Spannung, Action und Humor enthält und die Herzen aller Spürnasen höher schlagen lässt. Für Detektiv – und Krimifans sind die „Agatha Oddly“ - Geschichten ganz klar ein absolutes Muss! Wer gerne beim Lesen miträtselt und auf toughe junge Ermittlerinnen steht, der wird von dieses Reihe ganz bestimmt hellauf begeistert sein.
Also ich liebe gewiefte Buchheldinnen, die gerne Detektiv spielen, ziemlich schrullig drauf sind und sich nicht unterkriegen lassen. Agatha Oddly ist daher eine Protagonistin ganz nach meinen Geschmack, denn sie ist genau das: Mutig, witzig, herrlich verschroben und bemerkenswert clever. Von Agathas messerscharfen Verstand, ihrer Kombinationsgabe und ihrem großen Wagemut kann man wahrlich einfach nur beeindruckt sein. Ich fand Agatha auch dieses Mal einsame Spitze und habe ihre eigenwillige Art erneut so richtig beim Lesen gefeiert!
Mit den Nebenfiguren konnten mich die Autor*innen, die sich hinter dem Pseudonym Lena Jones verbergen, ebenfalls vollkommen überzeugen. Wir haben das große Vergnügen auf lauter bekannte Gesichter aus den Vorgängern zu treffen wie Agathas tolle beste Freunde Liam und Brianna oder ihren herzensguten Vater. Es werden aber auch ein paar neue Charaktere eingeführt. Der Junge Arthur, zum Beispiel. Arthur wird Agathas neuer Partner werden und zusammen mit ihr versuchen, die Mysterien der National Gallery zu lüften. Wie unsere Ich-Erzählerin, so ist auch Arthur ein sehr helles Köpfchen und der geborene Detektiv. Gemeinsam werden sie das große Rätsel der Nationalgalerie Londons ganz bestimmt lösen...oder? Nun, das werde ich hier natürlich nicht verraten, hehe, das müsst ihr schon selbst herausfinden. ;)
Ich kann euch jedenfalls versichern, dass es euch garantiert genauso ergehen wird wie mir und ihr bis zum Schluss im Dunkeln tappen werdet. Die Story kann mit lauter Geheimnissen und unvorhersehbaren Wendungen aufwarten; vor allem am Ende werden wir mit einer großen Überraschung konfrontiert. Mitraten und mitfiebern ist hier also definitiv Programm!
Ich hatte wirklich bis zum Schluss keinen Plan, wie sich wohl alles aufklären wird. Die Auflösung kam daher sehr unerwartet für mich, was ich echt genial fand. Ich liebe diese Aha-Momente am Ende. :D
Was ich ebenfalls super gerne mag: Den Schauplatz London in Büchern. Ihr auch? Nun, dann werdet ihr von der Kulisse in der Agatha Oddly – Reihe garantiert genauso hingerissen sein wie ich, denn die Bücher entführen uns in das heutige London. Mir hat das Setting wieder unglaublich gut gefallen. Alles wird erneut sehr bildhaft und stimmungsvoll beschrieben, sodass man beim Lesen richtiggehend das Gefühl hat, live dabei zu sein.
Auch mit der famosen Innenaufmachung konnte das Buch vollends bei mir punkten. Die Kapitel sind richtig hübsch aufgemacht, manche Seiten werden von kleinen schwarz-weiß Zeichnungen geziert und zu meiner großen Freude kommen wir dieses Mal in den Genuss von zahlreichen Textnachrichten.
Von dem Cover, das wir wieder dem großartigen Max Meinzold zu verdanken haben, bin ich ebenfalls ganz hin und weg. In meinen Augen ist es ein richtiger Hingucker.
Empfohlen wird auch dieser Band für Mädchen und Jungen ab 11 Jahren und dem schließe ich mich an. Die Schrift ist angenehm groß und der flüssige Schreibstil liest sich schön locker und leicht. Die Kapitel habe ich, wie schon in Band 2, teilweise als ein wenig lang empfunden (ich bin kein Fan von langen Kapiteln). Da mich aber die Handlung so dermaßen mitreißen konnte, habe ich die etwas längeren Kapitel dieses Mal als überhaupt nicht störend empfunden.
Enden tut die Geschichte irgendwie recht abgeschlossen, finde ich, sodass ich befürchte, dass es sich bei Band 3 um das Finale handelt. Ich hoffe aber sehr, dass ich mich irre. Über weitere Bände würde ich mich unheimlich freuen!
Fazit: Ein wunderbares Detektivabenteuer voller Spannung, Witz und Charme! Auf Agatha Oddlys dritten Fall habe ich mit eindeutig zurecht so sehr gefreut – mir hat „Im Zeichen der Silbernen Schlange“ ein fabelhaftes Lesevergnügen beschert. Das Buch enthält einfach genau das, was eine tolle Detektivgeschichte für mich ausmacht: Eine aufregende und fesselnde Handlung, lauter verdächtige Hinweise und suspekte Gestalten, knifflige Codes, ein brillantes Setting und eine sympathische Buchheldin, vor deren Scharfsinn und Raffinesse man einfach nur den Hut ziehen kann. Ich kann die „Agatha Oddly“ - Reihe jedem Detektiv - und Krimiliebhaber wärmstens ans Herz legen und vergebe für Band 3 volle 5 von 5 Sternen!
Agatha Oddly hat es geschafft: Sie wurde als jüngstes Mitglied in der Torwächter-Gilde aufgenommen! Die 13-jährige ist nun fest entschlossen allen ihr Können zu beweisen und wartet sehnsüchtig auf ihren neuen Fall. Der soll zum Glück gar nicht lange auf sich warten lassen. Als die Chefkuratorin der National Gallery plötzlich vermisst wird und Agatha damit beauftragt wird, ihr mysteriöses Verschwinden aufzuklären, beginnt sie umgehend mit ihren Nachforschungen. Dieses Mal hat sie aber einen Partner an ihrer Seite: Arthur, der ebenfalls zur Gilde gehört. Gemeinsam kommen sie sehr schnell einer Verschwörung auf die Spur, die viel größer ist als zunächst gedacht. Ihre Ermittlungen führen die beiden quer durch London bis zu einer silbernen Schlange. Was hat es nur damit auf sich? Was ist mit der verschwundenen Chefkuratorin geschehen? Agatha und Arthur gehen allen Hinweisen nach und begeben sich dabei in große Gefahr...
Obwohl es bei mir nun tatsächlich schon wieder fast ein Jahr her ist, dass ich den zweiten Teil gelesen habe, habe ich völlig mühelos in Agatha Oddlys Welt zurückgefunden. Als große Vielleserin vergesse ich in der Regel leider viel zu schnell Dinge aus Büchern, aber an Agathas zweiten und auch an ihren ersten Fall kann ich mich noch erstaunlich gut erinnern. Zum Glück, denn die Bände bauen sehr aufeinander auf. Ich rate daher dringend, die chronologische Reihenfolge der Bände einzuhalten. Meiner Ansicht nach braucht man die Kenntnisse aus den beiden Vorgängern, um dem Geschehen im „Im Zeichen der Silbernen Schlange“ ohne Probleme folgen zu können.
Bei mir trat abermals das ein, was schon bei Agathas ersten beiden Fällen der Fall war: Einmal begonnen mit dem Lesen, wollte ich gar nicht mehr damit aufhören. Die Handlung konnte mich von Beginn an packen und durchgehend an die Seiten fesseln, sodass ich das Buch förmlich verschlungen habe. Längen gab es für mich keine. Ich persönlich habe den dritten Band als besonders spannend und packend empfunden und finde sogar, dass er der bisher beste aus der Reihe ist. Lena Jones ist mit „Im Zeichen der Silbernen Schlange“ ein erneuter richtig cooler Detektivschmöker geglückt, der einen hervorragenden Mix aus Spannung, Action und Humor enthält und die Herzen aller Spürnasen höher schlagen lässt. Für Detektiv – und Krimifans sind die „Agatha Oddly“ - Geschichten ganz klar ein absolutes Muss! Wer gerne beim Lesen miträtselt und auf toughe junge Ermittlerinnen steht, der wird von dieses Reihe ganz bestimmt hellauf begeistert sein.
Also ich liebe gewiefte Buchheldinnen, die gerne Detektiv spielen, ziemlich schrullig drauf sind und sich nicht unterkriegen lassen. Agatha Oddly ist daher eine Protagonistin ganz nach meinen Geschmack, denn sie ist genau das: Mutig, witzig, herrlich verschroben und bemerkenswert clever. Von Agathas messerscharfen Verstand, ihrer Kombinationsgabe und ihrem großen Wagemut kann man wahrlich einfach nur beeindruckt sein. Ich fand Agatha auch dieses Mal einsame Spitze und habe ihre eigenwillige Art erneut so richtig beim Lesen gefeiert!
Mit den Nebenfiguren konnten mich die Autor*innen, die sich hinter dem Pseudonym Lena Jones verbergen, ebenfalls vollkommen überzeugen. Wir haben das große Vergnügen auf lauter bekannte Gesichter aus den Vorgängern zu treffen wie Agathas tolle beste Freunde Liam und Brianna oder ihren herzensguten Vater. Es werden aber auch ein paar neue Charaktere eingeführt. Der Junge Arthur, zum Beispiel. Arthur wird Agathas neuer Partner werden und zusammen mit ihr versuchen, die Mysterien der National Gallery zu lüften. Wie unsere Ich-Erzählerin, so ist auch Arthur ein sehr helles Köpfchen und der geborene Detektiv. Gemeinsam werden sie das große Rätsel der Nationalgalerie Londons ganz bestimmt lösen...oder? Nun, das werde ich hier natürlich nicht verraten, hehe, das müsst ihr schon selbst herausfinden. ;)
Ich kann euch jedenfalls versichern, dass es euch garantiert genauso ergehen wird wie mir und ihr bis zum Schluss im Dunkeln tappen werdet. Die Story kann mit lauter Geheimnissen und unvorhersehbaren Wendungen aufwarten; vor allem am Ende werden wir mit einer großen Überraschung konfrontiert. Mitraten und mitfiebern ist hier also definitiv Programm!
Ich hatte wirklich bis zum Schluss keinen Plan, wie sich wohl alles aufklären wird. Die Auflösung kam daher sehr unerwartet für mich, was ich echt genial fand. Ich liebe diese Aha-Momente am Ende. :D
Was ich ebenfalls super gerne mag: Den Schauplatz London in Büchern. Ihr auch? Nun, dann werdet ihr von der Kulisse in der Agatha Oddly – Reihe garantiert genauso hingerissen sein wie ich, denn die Bücher entführen uns in das heutige London. Mir hat das Setting wieder unglaublich gut gefallen. Alles wird erneut sehr bildhaft und stimmungsvoll beschrieben, sodass man beim Lesen richtiggehend das Gefühl hat, live dabei zu sein.
Auch mit der famosen Innenaufmachung konnte das Buch vollends bei mir punkten. Die Kapitel sind richtig hübsch aufgemacht, manche Seiten werden von kleinen schwarz-weiß Zeichnungen geziert und zu meiner großen Freude kommen wir dieses Mal in den Genuss von zahlreichen Textnachrichten.
Von dem Cover, das wir wieder dem großartigen Max Meinzold zu verdanken haben, bin ich ebenfalls ganz hin und weg. In meinen Augen ist es ein richtiger Hingucker.
Empfohlen wird auch dieser Band für Mädchen und Jungen ab 11 Jahren und dem schließe ich mich an. Die Schrift ist angenehm groß und der flüssige Schreibstil liest sich schön locker und leicht. Die Kapitel habe ich, wie schon in Band 2, teilweise als ein wenig lang empfunden (ich bin kein Fan von langen Kapiteln). Da mich aber die Handlung so dermaßen mitreißen konnte, habe ich die etwas längeren Kapitel dieses Mal als überhaupt nicht störend empfunden.
Enden tut die Geschichte irgendwie recht abgeschlossen, finde ich, sodass ich befürchte, dass es sich bei Band 3 um das Finale handelt. Ich hoffe aber sehr, dass ich mich irre. Über weitere Bände würde ich mich unheimlich freuen!
Fazit: Ein wunderbares Detektivabenteuer voller Spannung, Witz und Charme! Auf Agatha Oddlys dritten Fall habe ich mit eindeutig zurecht so sehr gefreut – mir hat „Im Zeichen der Silbernen Schlange“ ein fabelhaftes Lesevergnügen beschert. Das Buch enthält einfach genau das, was eine tolle Detektivgeschichte für mich ausmacht: Eine aufregende und fesselnde Handlung, lauter verdächtige Hinweise und suspekte Gestalten, knifflige Codes, ein brillantes Setting und eine sympathische Buchheldin, vor deren Scharfsinn und Raffinesse man einfach nur den Hut ziehen kann. Ich kann die „Agatha Oddly“ - Reihe jedem Detektiv - und Krimiliebhaber wärmstens ans Herz legen und vergebe für Band 3 volle 5 von 5 Sternen!
December 3, 2020
Ein toller Dritter Band 😍
July 28, 2022
Wow! This is DEFINITELY a new favorite trilogy. Such a great detective style mystery MG. The ones I usually read tend to be historical fiction. These aren’t, & that didn’t bother me. I think because there wasn’t constant mention of technology or cell phones. Agatha actually hardly ever checked her cell phone, & kept it off most of the time. I’m so sad it’s over though, & I don’t have any books left to read in the series. These were just so great. Can’t say much since this is the 3rd & final book, but wow! Did we go out with a bang. So many twists & turns, & jaw on the floor moments-like the events that happen towards the ending??!! Loved it! Such an engaging read, it feels like you’re right there with Agatha trying to solve the mystery. This one kept me guessing, & it kept everything I loved about the first 2 as well. Great characters, great friendships, danger, suspense, mystery, intrigue, adventure, & a lot of imagination & heart. SUPERB writing. I need more MG from this author! I love Agatha so much. Even when she’s not in “disguise”, she is so stylish. The writing is so vivid, I can see her outfits perfectly in my head as she describes them. Very atmospheric reads as well. Loved the mystery in this 1, & how it all came together;not just the main mystery in this one, but also the secondary mystery I mentioned before. Loved it so much. AMAZING ending. HIGHLY recommend. Another BEAUTIFUL cover by Alba Filella too.💜
March 17, 2024
I recommend this series if you are looking for a fun middle grade mystery series, but I did find the final book to be the weakest of the three. The plot felt a little too predictable and the ending felt rushed, but overall I still had a fun time reading it. I liked Agatha as a main character a lot, she's fun and quirky but still allowed to have actual character flaws. All in all, this is a good and fun book series.
May 11, 2022
THE SILVER SERPENT's mystery crackles with intrigue, humour and excitement, but the unrelatable heroine makes it a less believable and less palatable story.
Agatha Oddlow is on her first case for the secret organisation, the Gatekeeper's Guild, this time teaming up with another young sleuth Arthur to investigate the disappearance of a National Gallery assistant. But the case isn't so open book when Agatha and Arthur are threatened by the mysterious Silver Serpent...
It's extremely easy to fall into this intriguing modern London mystery. The stakes are set right away: for her first case for the Gatekeeper's Guild and eager to prove herself, Agatha teams up with another youngster Arthur to find Sheila Smith, an assistant at the National Gallery. There are plenty of clues, plenty of puzzles, and plenty to think about to solve the case yourself.
Buuuuut as always, my main gripe comes down to this: Agatha herself.
In my reviews of the previous books I absolutely loathed Agatha's insufferable Not Like Other Girls attitude, where she always passive-aggressively judged or disrespected the other female characters in the story for petty reasons. Here, well, truthfully the other prominent female characters are so far pushed into the background that Agatha barely has anyone to compare herself favourably to. Briana and Sofia only come into the story at the end, and the Guild's chair, Professor D'Oliviera, is mere supporting cast.
Yet even so, as she easily keeps up with the older detectives in the story, Agatha still manages to maintain a persistent thread of smugness about her character. Oh, Agatha is a walking encyclopedia, she's also really fit since she jogs, also she can now defend herself because she's secretly learning kung fu, oh and she's saved London twice now, don't forget that, and she's the youngest detective in the Guild! The amount of time I rolled my eyes. Come on, people. Does she have any flaws?
At one point after a twist near the end of the book, there is some minor comeuppance that humbles her for about 0.2 seconds before it doesn't matter anyway. It all boils down to this: Agatha is a character with zero flaws, and that makes her not only obnoxious but also completely unrelatable.
How does she even get away with it? Don't worry, folks. Her father may have ousted her dangerous investigations when he finds out she's skipping school... but he does absolutely nothing about it. Agatha gets a tap on the nose and then goes about her business. Where was the conflict between them? Where was the sneaking out despite his groundings? Where was the internal turmoil as Agatha knew she had to betray his trust to solve the mystery?
And you know, it's a massive shame, because the mystery is solid in this book, probably the best of the three books. It’s just this trilogy has had an unfortunate issue with Agatha's characterisation throughout, souring the reading experience. I'd have thought she would've mellowed by the end of the trilogy, but not to be.
That said, THE SILVER SERPENT is a nice wrap-up to the trilogy. I can’t say I’ll miss Agatha, but I can say I’ll miss the charming atmosphere these books brought out of London.
WILL I READ MORE BY THIS AUTHOR? Hard to say because Jones is a name for multiple authors. If the moniker comes out with another mystery series like this one, I’ll wait to check out reviews first.
1: THE SECRET KEY ★★★☆☆
2: MURDER AT THE MUSEUM ★★★★☆
Agatha Oddlow is on her first case for the secret organisation, the Gatekeeper's Guild, this time teaming up with another young sleuth Arthur to investigate the disappearance of a National Gallery assistant. But the case isn't so open book when Agatha and Arthur are threatened by the mysterious Silver Serpent...
It's extremely easy to fall into this intriguing modern London mystery. The stakes are set right away: for her first case for the Gatekeeper's Guild and eager to prove herself, Agatha teams up with another youngster Arthur to find Sheila Smith, an assistant at the National Gallery. There are plenty of clues, plenty of puzzles, and plenty to think about to solve the case yourself.
Buuuuut as always, my main gripe comes down to this: Agatha herself.
In my reviews of the previous books I absolutely loathed Agatha's insufferable Not Like Other Girls attitude, where she always passive-aggressively judged or disrespected the other female characters in the story for petty reasons. Here, well, truthfully the other prominent female characters are so far pushed into the background that Agatha barely has anyone to compare herself favourably to. Briana and Sofia only come into the story at the end, and the Guild's chair, Professor D'Oliviera, is mere supporting cast.
Yet even so, as she easily keeps up with the older detectives in the story, Agatha still manages to maintain a persistent thread of smugness about her character. Oh, Agatha is a walking encyclopedia, she's also really fit since she jogs, also she can now defend herself because she's secretly learning kung fu, oh and she's saved London twice now, don't forget that, and she's the youngest detective in the Guild! The amount of time I rolled my eyes. Come on, people. Does she have any flaws?
At one point after a twist near the end of the book, there is some minor comeuppance that humbles her for about 0.2 seconds before it doesn't matter anyway. It all boils down to this: Agatha is a character with zero flaws, and that makes her not only obnoxious but also completely unrelatable.
How does she even get away with it? Don't worry, folks. Her father may have ousted her dangerous investigations when he finds out she's skipping school... but he does absolutely nothing about it. Agatha gets a tap on the nose and then goes about her business. Where was the conflict between them? Where was the sneaking out despite his groundings? Where was the internal turmoil as Agatha knew she had to betray his trust to solve the mystery?
And you know, it's a massive shame, because the mystery is solid in this book, probably the best of the three books. It’s just this trilogy has had an unfortunate issue with Agatha's characterisation throughout, souring the reading experience. I'd have thought she would've mellowed by the end of the trilogy, but not to be.
That said, THE SILVER SERPENT is a nice wrap-up to the trilogy. I can’t say I’ll miss Agatha, but I can say I’ll miss the charming atmosphere these books brought out of London.
WILL I READ MORE BY THIS AUTHOR? Hard to say because Jones is a name for multiple authors. If the moniker comes out with another mystery series like this one, I’ll wait to check out reviews first.
1: THE SECRET KEY ★★★☆☆
2: MURDER AT THE MUSEUM ★★★★☆
December 25, 2019
This book was received from the publisher in return for an honest review
Agatha’s back with another adventure and this time a senior curator at the National Gallery has gone missing! Agatha finds herself paired up with a brand new partner and things quickly develop into something far closer to home than Agatha could possibly imagine!
I really enjoyed my first two trips into the world of Agatha Oddly, I find the character herself likeable and the mysteries are intriguing even as an adult, so I can completely understand how the books target audience would be drawn in!
The plot was fast moving, and I flew through the book in a couple of hours at most. At the same time the story is split into handy chapters that would make the book perfect for a reader just gaining confidence in reading chapter books on their own, or for bedtime story reading. I won’t speak too much more on the plot to avoid spoilers, I will however say that there was a twist at the end that I did not expect but absolutely loved!
Agatha was in fine form again during the story, although I was glad to see her get into a little bit of trouble for skipping out on school, there was no way my parents would have let me get away with that! Although I must admit I’ve never quite understood why the Professor insisted on having meeting with Agatha during school time when she knows Agatha is still a student!
Brianna and Liam were back, I do enjoy keeping up with Brianna’s latest hairstyle! I’ve loved seeing the friendship Brianna has developed with Agatha and Liam since the first book. I think it’s great Agatha has two friends she can rely on throughout thick and thin, it’s always amusing reading their conversations whenever they’re together.
Sofia only featured briefly but she’s grown on me since her appearance in the last book. Agatha’s dad Rufus also featured again, and he’s very endearing in his bumbling manner! I do enjoy reading his sections though!
Final Thoughts
Another brilliant middle grade mystery from the team behind Lena Jones! This TV writers room approach seems to work really well. It felt like there was a great sense of closure at the end of this story, I just hope it’s not the last Agatha Oddly book I get to read!
Agatha’s back with another adventure and this time a senior curator at the National Gallery has gone missing! Agatha finds herself paired up with a brand new partner and things quickly develop into something far closer to home than Agatha could possibly imagine!
I really enjoyed my first two trips into the world of Agatha Oddly, I find the character herself likeable and the mysteries are intriguing even as an adult, so I can completely understand how the books target audience would be drawn in!
The plot was fast moving, and I flew through the book in a couple of hours at most. At the same time the story is split into handy chapters that would make the book perfect for a reader just gaining confidence in reading chapter books on their own, or for bedtime story reading. I won’t speak too much more on the plot to avoid spoilers, I will however say that there was a twist at the end that I did not expect but absolutely loved!
Agatha was in fine form again during the story, although I was glad to see her get into a little bit of trouble for skipping out on school, there was no way my parents would have let me get away with that! Although I must admit I’ve never quite understood why the Professor insisted on having meeting with Agatha during school time when she knows Agatha is still a student!
Brianna and Liam were back, I do enjoy keeping up with Brianna’s latest hairstyle! I’ve loved seeing the friendship Brianna has developed with Agatha and Liam since the first book. I think it’s great Agatha has two friends she can rely on throughout thick and thin, it’s always amusing reading their conversations whenever they’re together.
Sofia only featured briefly but she’s grown on me since her appearance in the last book. Agatha’s dad Rufus also featured again, and he’s very endearing in his bumbling manner! I do enjoy reading his sections though!
Final Thoughts
Another brilliant middle grade mystery from the team behind Lena Jones! This TV writers room approach seems to work really well. It felt like there was a great sense of closure at the end of this story, I just hope it’s not the last Agatha Oddly book I get to read!
August 17, 2021
I loved all the other Agatha Oddly books and rated them 5 stars, but this one got a mark down. I was let down by some of the characters and there was some times when I just wanted to throw the book across the room. Although it had its downs, its was a great read.
November 23, 2023
Charming end to a charming series with Agatha once again tackling a massive conspiracy that's being hidden in plain sight - this time, in London's National Gallery.
I will say I think this series requires so much suspension of disbelief - in this particular book's case, there's the usual investigatory shenanigans that Agatha gets up to that it's hard to believe a 14-year-old could get away with, but the truth behind a years-long conspiracy will make you wonder if anyone in the secret society that is the Guild of Gatekeepers is at all up to snuff as an agent or a spy. (HOW did no one unravel this mystery before Agatha stumbles upon it? Unclear.)
Otherwise, this is still fun, especially when Agatha meets Arthur Fitzwilliam, a young man who sees the world so similarly to her that she finds herself eager to get to know him better and to work with him. it's a bit sad that most of the books involve Agatha getting distracted by her massive cases until she needs the help of her besties Liam and Brianna, since these two are the best supporting characters in the series.
perhaps most incredible of all is discovering at the end of the book that author Lena Jones doesn't exist - she is the pseudonym for a collective of authors, so we will never know, really, who was responsible for dreaming up Agatha Oddlow and her adventures. that's kind of fitting for a series that introduces espionage, code-breaking and spycraft to younger readers.
3.5 stars
I will say I think this series requires so much suspension of disbelief - in this particular book's case, there's the usual investigatory shenanigans that Agatha gets up to that it's hard to believe a 14-year-old could get away with, but the truth behind a years-long conspiracy will make you wonder if anyone in the secret society that is the Guild of Gatekeepers is at all up to snuff as an agent or a spy. (HOW did no one unravel this mystery before Agatha stumbles upon it? Unclear.)
Otherwise, this is still fun, especially when Agatha meets Arthur Fitzwilliam, a young man who sees the world so similarly to her that she finds herself eager to get to know him better and to work with him. it's a bit sad that most of the books involve Agatha getting distracted by her massive cases until she needs the help of her besties Liam and Brianna, since these two are the best supporting characters in the series.
perhaps most incredible of all is discovering at the end of the book that author Lena Jones doesn't exist - she is the pseudonym for a collective of authors, so we will never know, really, who was responsible for dreaming up Agatha Oddlow and her adventures. that's kind of fitting for a series that introduces espionage, code-breaking and spycraft to younger readers.
3.5 stars
May 19, 2020
I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review via NetGalley. Thank you!
I'll start off with the disclaimer that I haven't read any of the other books in this series. Having said that, this works brilliantly as a stand alone novel and I still thoroughly enjoyed it.
Agatha is a child sleuth and has already solved mysteries prior to this book. In this book, whilst on a school trip Agatha notices some suspicious markings on a painting in the National Gallery. When a senior curator seemingly disappears into thin air after the discovery, Agatha finds herself in the middle of another mystery.
Agatha’s back with another adventure and this time a senior curator at the National Gallery has gone missing! Agatha finds herself paired up with a brand new partner and things quickly develop into something far closer to home than Agatha could possibly imagine! With a new partner, Agatha is thrown in to her biggest mystery yet!
My first foray into the world of Agatha Oddly was brilliant. The author kept me guessing throughout the story and it appealed to me as an adult and definitely would appeal to children too. It had an easy style to read and kept drawing you in with plenty of intrigue and mystery!
It definitely has a fast moving plot and is jam packed with action. I read this in one sitting, though it has lovely short chapters that would be ideal for children to read and return to. I loved the friendships in the story and how loving her dad is, even when he finds out she's been skipping school! Why Agatha had to skip school just for a meeting flummoxed me a little though...
Overall, Agatha is a well rounded character and very likeable protagonist. It's an action packed book that is sure to entice younger readers. I hope to read the other books in this series at some point soon! I'm not going to say anything about the ending other than that it was brilliant.
I'll start off with the disclaimer that I haven't read any of the other books in this series. Having said that, this works brilliantly as a stand alone novel and I still thoroughly enjoyed it.
Agatha is a child sleuth and has already solved mysteries prior to this book. In this book, whilst on a school trip Agatha notices some suspicious markings on a painting in the National Gallery. When a senior curator seemingly disappears into thin air after the discovery, Agatha finds herself in the middle of another mystery.
Agatha’s back with another adventure and this time a senior curator at the National Gallery has gone missing! Agatha finds herself paired up with a brand new partner and things quickly develop into something far closer to home than Agatha could possibly imagine! With a new partner, Agatha is thrown in to her biggest mystery yet!
My first foray into the world of Agatha Oddly was brilliant. The author kept me guessing throughout the story and it appealed to me as an adult and definitely would appeal to children too. It had an easy style to read and kept drawing you in with plenty of intrigue and mystery!
It definitely has a fast moving plot and is jam packed with action. I read this in one sitting, though it has lovely short chapters that would be ideal for children to read and return to. I loved the friendships in the story and how loving her dad is, even when he finds out she's been skipping school! Why Agatha had to skip school just for a meeting flummoxed me a little though...
Overall, Agatha is a well rounded character and very likeable protagonist. It's an action packed book that is sure to entice younger readers. I hope to read the other books in this series at some point soon! I'm not going to say anything about the ending other than that it was brilliant.
March 11, 2024
3.5 stars
This was a good conclusion to the trilogy and everything wrapped up very nicely. I didn't see the ending coming and it was very heart-warming how Agatha's friends wouldn't let her face everything on her own.
This was a good conclusion to the trilogy and everything wrapped up very nicely. I didn't see the ending coming and it was very heart-warming how Agatha's friends wouldn't let her face everything on her own.
January 22, 2020
3.5 Well it certainly gave me answers and I would really like for this series to continue so we could all have more of Agatha's dectective adventurers.
April 9, 2022
3.5/5 *.
October 23, 2025
Sooooooo that ended realllyyy well.... Once again i was well aware about all these twists.. It was really predictable but as i said before that doesn't hold me back from enjoying it... Not gonna lie but i m gonna miss them all...
January 24, 2020
Enjoyable third outing for Agatha. A good plot with some surprises that I guessed and some I didn’t see coming. Would recommend. I hope this series continues.
September 15, 2023
A good light read. Plot was predictable, but the twist in the end was good. A good book.
July 31, 2020
I would give this 3 stars for myself, but 4 stars for others as I know I am not the target age group, and my criticisms would not be theirs.
First of all, I have not read the prior two books in the series; I just saw this one available at my library on audio and thought I'd give it a go. I thought it was good, but I wasn't blown away. This may have to do with jumping in at book three, and also I didn't think the narrator totally fit; towards the end I found her a little irritating and not totally suitable to the characters, particularly the mother.
I was actually enjoying the story (particularly the facts about famous artworks and artists) until the end, when events became too implausible and "convenient".
I would recommend this to girls aged 9+ and I would recommend they start with book 1. I also think that perhaps it may be a series which is better read than listened to.
I would more highly recommend similar series such as Murder Most Unladylike and Friday Barnes; Agatha Oddly was good, but not as good.
First of all, I have not read the prior two books in the series; I just saw this one available at my library on audio and thought I'd give it a go. I thought it was good, but I wasn't blown away. This may have to do with jumping in at book three, and also I didn't think the narrator totally fit; towards the end I found her a little irritating and not totally suitable to the characters, particularly the mother.
I was actually enjoying the story (particularly the facts about famous artworks and artists) until the end, when events became too implausible and "convenient".
I would recommend this to girls aged 9+ and I would recommend they start with book 1. I also think that perhaps it may be a series which is better read than listened to.
I would more highly recommend similar series such as Murder Most Unladylike and Friday Barnes; Agatha Oddly was good, but not as good.
January 14, 2021
Disappointingly, this book contains the same sins as the previous two. The main sin being that Agatha borders on being a Mary Sue. She has photographic memory, a Sherlockesque Mind Palace, and a useless father who conveniently does not care that his daughter spends most nights outdoors. (Even though his wife died when Agatha was seven.) I just don’t find Agatha that compelling as a character.
Another thing that bothers me is the adults. They might as well not be there. Agatha’s father doesn’t give a crap what Agatha does, and similarly Brianna’s parents (the seniors) are (conveniently) never present in her life. I feel like stories about kids being daring detectives become all the more interesting when the adults go out of their way to stop said children from detecting. Give me conflict! But all we get is Agatha having no trouble skipping school just because she put on a disguise.
I don’t know, I’m just not feeling it.
Another thing that bothers me is the adults. They might as well not be there. Agatha’s father doesn’t give a crap what Agatha does, and similarly Brianna’s parents (the seniors) are (conveniently) never present in her life. I feel like stories about kids being daring detectives become all the more interesting when the adults go out of their way to stop said children from detecting. Give me conflict! But all we get is Agatha having no trouble skipping school just because she put on a disguise.
I don’t know, I’m just not feeling it.
November 17, 2024
Decide to finish the series and was again left disappointed. Lots of the same kinds of things hashed out again. The ending was a good twist but other than that I don’t really rate it!
July 3, 2021
Really loved the story line and getting more information about everything that has happened in the previous books but I don;t know how I feel about what happens at the end of the book. It was really unexpected and it didn't fit in so well. So, because of that little part it deserves a 4 stars but it was a really amazing and interesting read.
September 21, 2019
I like them all, but in my opinion this is the best one out of the three purely because the story line is easy to follow.
March 18, 2020
An excellent end to this three book series. But...is it really the end? Will there be more by "Lena Jones"? I hope so!
November 25, 2023
The Silver Serpent by Lena Jones is Agatha's last opportunity to use your little gray cells to help solve a case.
Will Agatha finally solve her mom's case?
Agatha Oddlow
This time, Agatha finally gets her first case with the Gatekeeper's Guild, and it may yield far more clues than what Agatha is hoping to find. Agatha is so happy to have her first real case with the organization that she starts on it immediately with her new partner. I have to say that Agatha may have a crush on her new partner, but it also seems like she does with Liam as well. Agatha has definitely grown up since her first case, and I do miss her detective agency at the school.
No matter if Agatha may or may not have a crush on her new guild partner, she still ends up solving the case, much to anyone's dismay.
The Mystery
An assistant at the National Art Gallery goes missing, and the guild puts together two people who have far too many things in common. Well, except for maybe trying to solve the case correctly. Her partner seems like he wants to cut corners. Anyways, Agatha uncovers clues that solve many things for Agatha and effectively looks like ending the series.
I wasn't expecting anything that went down, but I am happy that it concluded with a happy ending.
Five Stars
I am giving five stars to The Silver Serpent by Lena Jones and recommending it to all. Agatha Oddlow is an excellent series for any child itching to read a mystery that even a parent would love. Sure, Agatha skipping school isn't a great role model, but her wanting to solve cases does. Ms. Jones does a great job of writing this series, and I'm hoping that this isn't the last of Agatha Oddlow. Except if it is, then I'm glad she figured out the overarching mystery.
Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of The Silver Serpent by Lena Jones.
Until the next time,
Happy Reading!
This review was originally posted on Baroness' Book Trove
Will Agatha finally solve her mom's case?
Agatha Oddlow
This time, Agatha finally gets her first case with the Gatekeeper's Guild, and it may yield far more clues than what Agatha is hoping to find. Agatha is so happy to have her first real case with the organization that she starts on it immediately with her new partner. I have to say that Agatha may have a crush on her new partner, but it also seems like she does with Liam as well. Agatha has definitely grown up since her first case, and I do miss her detective agency at the school.
No matter if Agatha may or may not have a crush on her new guild partner, she still ends up solving the case, much to anyone's dismay.
The Mystery
An assistant at the National Art Gallery goes missing, and the guild puts together two people who have far too many things in common. Well, except for maybe trying to solve the case correctly. Her partner seems like he wants to cut corners. Anyways, Agatha uncovers clues that solve many things for Agatha and effectively looks like ending the series.
I wasn't expecting anything that went down, but I am happy that it concluded with a happy ending.
Five Stars
I am giving five stars to The Silver Serpent by Lena Jones and recommending it to all. Agatha Oddlow is an excellent series for any child itching to read a mystery that even a parent would love. Sure, Agatha skipping school isn't a great role model, but her wanting to solve cases does. Ms. Jones does a great job of writing this series, and I'm hoping that this isn't the last of Agatha Oddlow. Except if it is, then I'm glad she figured out the overarching mystery.
Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of The Silver Serpent by Lena Jones.
Until the next time,
Happy Reading!
This review was originally posted on Baroness' Book Trove
December 23, 2023
I had absolutely loved this series and by the looks of it, I believe that this was a finale which is sad because I was actually starting to get deep into this series. It gave me all kinds of Nancy Drew vibes and in a good way. It was nice to get into a light and fun sleuthing journey but one that didn’t sound too kiddish. That my friends is an art. Technically it’s a middle-grade book…right? but the way it has weaved the plot makes it very interesting and doesn’t feel too middle-gradey. if you get my drift. That is the reason why I kept falling for the series over the course of three books
I loved all three books so much that I keep returning to the author’s page to see if there are any more books in the series. I loved getting into this book and not having to take out my pencils and crime boards to track everything. It is simple enough to follow yet twisted enough to keep you excited. So I could get in read and finish a quick sleuthing in a matter of hours and feel absolutely having read something exciting
The book as said, is very easy to follow. All three books yes definitely has a continuation aspect but even so, each book takes up a different plot in each of its book and therefore in my opinion can be read as a standalone and cookie crumbs are there to keep you in the loop with what happened in the previous book.
Conclusion
In conclusion, I would say the series is amazing and a quick cozy amateur sleuthing but fun and interesting all the way. I really wished that there would have been more books in the series. If you are looking for a quick, light and a bit of young Nancy Drew style read, this is PERFECT!
I loved all three books so much that I keep returning to the author’s page to see if there are any more books in the series. I loved getting into this book and not having to take out my pencils and crime boards to track everything. It is simple enough to follow yet twisted enough to keep you excited. So I could get in read and finish a quick sleuthing in a matter of hours and feel absolutely having read something exciting
The book as said, is very easy to follow. All three books yes definitely has a continuation aspect but even so, each book takes up a different plot in each of its book and therefore in my opinion can be read as a standalone and cookie crumbs are there to keep you in the loop with what happened in the previous book.
Conclusion
In conclusion, I would say the series is amazing and a quick cozy amateur sleuthing but fun and interesting all the way. I really wished that there would have been more books in the series. If you are looking for a quick, light and a bit of young Nancy Drew style read, this is PERFECT!
November 29, 2024
Agatha oddly: Silver serpent by Lena Jones
This book is for beginners . The third book is so much intresting than first and second one. It kept me engaging till the last page of this book.
Agatha Oddly a thirteen year old child who has habit of detecting the problems and finding and became a member of gatekeeper guide. Her first case to solve is finding Sheila Smith who had been kidnapped by someone.
There are more twist and turns. somewhere not even able to find out. I personally loved it in different way.
Characters:
Agatha oddly - 13 years old bold and determined girl and founder of Oddlow agency detective company.
Clara Oddlow - Agatha 's mother and one of the secret agent in Gulid.
Rufus Augustus Oddlow- Agatha's father and he is a gardener of Hyde park
Liam Lau - Agatha oddly's best and detective friend.
Sara Rathbone and Ruth - one of her school CC:s but they are not good at characters.
Brianna - one of the CC's but she helps with Agatha's detective secretly.
Professor Dorothy D'Oliveria - Senior of Hydrology studies. Gate Keepers guide Mentor. Agatha's mother mentor too.
Lord Patrick Rathbone - Sara's father and evil member of establishment elite and gallery parton.
Mr Zhang - Agatha's kunfu master
Bai - Mr Zhang's daughter and she likes Agatha.
Sofia solokov - one of the youngest member of the gulid and she's gonna train Agatha.
Mrs Shelley - Agatha's art teacher
Arthur Fitzwilliam- working as a painter near art museum and co worker with Agatha.
Dr. Elizabeth MacDonald - the director of the National Gallery. also head of Alumini.
Sheila Smith - the senior Curator at National Gallery and the one got kidnapped
Samuel cohen - the conservatory on arts and once helped for Clara oddlow's forgery and art theft investigation.
This book is for beginners . The third book is so much intresting than first and second one. It kept me engaging till the last page of this book.
Agatha Oddly a thirteen year old child who has habit of detecting the problems and finding and became a member of gatekeeper guide. Her first case to solve is finding Sheila Smith who had been kidnapped by someone.
There are more twist and turns. somewhere not even able to find out. I personally loved it in different way.
Characters:
Agatha oddly - 13 years old bold and determined girl and founder of Oddlow agency detective company.
Clara Oddlow - Agatha 's mother and one of the secret agent in Gulid.
Rufus Augustus Oddlow- Agatha's father and he is a gardener of Hyde park
Liam Lau - Agatha oddly's best and detective friend.
Sara Rathbone and Ruth - one of her school CC:s but they are not good at characters.
Brianna - one of the CC's but she helps with Agatha's detective secretly.
Professor Dorothy D'Oliveria - Senior of Hydrology studies. Gate Keepers guide Mentor. Agatha's mother mentor too.
Lord Patrick Rathbone - Sara's father and evil member of establishment elite and gallery parton.
Mr Zhang - Agatha's kunfu master
Bai - Mr Zhang's daughter and she likes Agatha.
Sofia solokov - one of the youngest member of the gulid and she's gonna train Agatha.
Mrs Shelley - Agatha's art teacher
Arthur Fitzwilliam- working as a painter near art museum and co worker with Agatha.
Dr. Elizabeth MacDonald - the director of the National Gallery. also head of Alumini.
Sheila Smith - the senior Curator at National Gallery and the one got kidnapped
Samuel cohen - the conservatory on arts and once helped for Clara oddlow's forgery and art theft investigation.
November 30, 2022
The Agatha Oddly trilogy gets better with each book, culminating in an enjoyable 4-4.5* read. Agatha has really grown as a person in a matter of a few months and is significantly less annoying than one might expect a youthful sleuth to be.
I was concerned that having two books centred around the museums would be repetitive but it wasn’t. The plots were significantly different and the storyline involving Arthur, the art experts and forgeries was by far the most interesting. The side characters also had depth and were clearly visible in my mind throughout reading.
Although not usually a fan of an overly-done conclusion, I can see how they are beneficial in books for young adults and children. Having anything other than the eventual conclusion would have been disservice and the way it ended very fitting for a trilogy. I can imagine that school-aged Katie would have read these books again and again.
I was concerned that having two books centred around the museums would be repetitive but it wasn’t. The plots were significantly different and the storyline involving Arthur, the art experts and forgeries was by far the most interesting. The side characters also had depth and were clearly visible in my mind throughout reading.
Although not usually a fan of an overly-done conclusion, I can see how they are beneficial in books for young adults and children. Having anything other than the eventual conclusion would have been disservice and the way it ended very fitting for a trilogy. I can imagine that school-aged Katie would have read these books again and again.
April 23, 2025
Title: Agatha Oddly: The Silver Serpent
Author:Lena Jones
Genre: Mystery/Adventure
Summary:
The Silver Serpent is the third book in the Agatha Oddly series. It follows teenage detective Agatha Oddlow as she investigates a strange mystery at the National Gallery in London. When a symbol called the Silver Serpent starts showing up, Agatha knows something isn’t right. As she digs deeper, she discovers that someone is hiding something important, and it’s up to her to figure out what’s going on. The story is full of twists and turns and shows how Agatha uses her clever thinking and bravery to solve the case.
Favourite Character:
My favourite character is Agatha Oddly. She’s fearless, smart, and always trusts her instincts. I really admire how she can put aside her emotions when things get tough, allowing her to stay focused and continue investigating the case. Even when things get risky or personal, she stays determined, and that’s one of the qualities that makes her such a strong character.
Personal Reflection:
I had a great time reading this book! It was fast-paced and kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. The National Gallery made such an interesting setting for the mystery, adding a layer of authenticity to the story. I loved how the author built suspense and revealed clues bit by bit, keeping me hooked right up to the final page.
Recommendation:
I’d recommend this book to anyone who likes detective stories, especially fans of other teen sleuths. It’s great for readers who enjoy stories with mystery, teamwork, and strong main characters.
Rating: 5 Stars
I gave it 5 stars because the mystery was clever, the characters were awesome, and I loved the way the story kept me guessing. It was fun, exciting, and full of twists!
Reviwed By: Shwetha Sanjay
Author:Lena Jones
Genre: Mystery/Adventure
Summary:
The Silver Serpent is the third book in the Agatha Oddly series. It follows teenage detective Agatha Oddlow as she investigates a strange mystery at the National Gallery in London. When a symbol called the Silver Serpent starts showing up, Agatha knows something isn’t right. As she digs deeper, she discovers that someone is hiding something important, and it’s up to her to figure out what’s going on. The story is full of twists and turns and shows how Agatha uses her clever thinking and bravery to solve the case.
Favourite Character:
My favourite character is Agatha Oddly. She’s fearless, smart, and always trusts her instincts. I really admire how she can put aside her emotions when things get tough, allowing her to stay focused and continue investigating the case. Even when things get risky or personal, she stays determined, and that’s one of the qualities that makes her such a strong character.
Personal Reflection:
I had a great time reading this book! It was fast-paced and kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. The National Gallery made such an interesting setting for the mystery, adding a layer of authenticity to the story. I loved how the author built suspense and revealed clues bit by bit, keeping me hooked right up to the final page.
Recommendation:
I’d recommend this book to anyone who likes detective stories, especially fans of other teen sleuths. It’s great for readers who enjoy stories with mystery, teamwork, and strong main characters.
Rating: 5 Stars
I gave it 5 stars because the mystery was clever, the characters were awesome, and I loved the way the story kept me guessing. It was fun, exciting, and full of twists!
Reviwed By: Shwetha Sanjay
July 30, 2022
Der ziemlich gelungene Abschlussband der »Agatha Oddly«-Trilogie, in dem Agatha ihren ersten Fall von der Gilde zugeteilt bekommt: eine Kuratorin des Londoner Kunstmuseums ist verschwunden. Doch Agatha ahnt noch nicht, wie gefährlich ihre Ermittlungen wirklich werden und dass möglicherweise der mysteriöse Tod ihrer Mutter etwas damit zutun hat. Der Schreibstil erzählt wieder aus Agathas Sicht und liest sich wie immer sehr schön einfach und locker. Ebenso schließt man die Charaktere selbst in diesem letzten Band nochmal ins Herz, da sie echt liebenswert sind. Aber auch der Plot liefert ab; von Anfang an gibt es spannende und interessante Ermittlungen, außerdem einige Wendungen und auch das Rätsel um Agathas Mutter wird gut mit eingebaut und aufgelöst. Zwar kann man, wenn man etwas älter ist, einige Ereignisse schon voraussehen, dennoch bleibt die Geschichte ziemlich unterhaltsam und bietet ein sehr schönes Ende für die Reihe. Insgesamt also definitiv ein toller Abschluss für die Reihe, der nochmal viel Potenzial genutzt hat und mit dem man echt zufrieden sein kann.
August 7, 2019
I will start by saying that I haven’t read any of the other books in this series – it does stand alone but I am sure the background from the previous books would help!
Agatha Oddley is not your average teenager – she is a young detective, a member of a secret guild, and seems to get into scrapes very easily!
There are two storylines interwoven with lessons about true friendship & the ending is very surprising!
Although written for the Young Adult market, this book stands admirably alongside cosy mysteries written for adults. It will appeal to both boys and girls – having plenty of adventure and a female protagonist.
Disclosure: I received an advance copy of this book free from NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
Agatha Oddley is not your average teenager – she is a young detective, a member of a secret guild, and seems to get into scrapes very easily!
There are two storylines interwoven with lessons about true friendship & the ending is very surprising!
Although written for the Young Adult market, this book stands admirably alongside cosy mysteries written for adults. It will appeal to both boys and girls – having plenty of adventure and a female protagonist.
Disclosure: I received an advance copy of this book free from NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
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