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The Stroke of Eleven
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Time is up for Beaumont and Beasley. The evil enchantress Madame Levesque has finally tracked down cursed detective Nick Beasley and his companions, and she has dark plans for them. Nick and Cordelia must solve an ancient mystery for her, or Crispin and Molly will be lost forever.
The investigation leads Nick and Cordelia to the Castle of Basile, a bizarre and dangerous pla ...more
The investigation leads Nick and Cordelia to the Castle of Basile, a bizarre and dangerous pla ...more
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Dec 01, 2017
Kyle
rated it
it was amazing
· (Review from the author)
Shelves:
books-by-that-shultz-guy
Good heavens.
Kyle Robert Shultz must be stopped. I'm only giving the book five stars because I'm scared of what he'll do to me if I don't. The shocking twists and bizarre timey-wimeyness of The Stroke of Eleven cannot possibly be legal. And the horrors his characters have to endure...someone needs to break into his Fortress of Inevitable Doom and rescue them. I'd volunteer, but I'm busy hiding under my bed. I feel like he's lurking nearby, so close I can almost touch him.
Send help. ...more
Kyle Robert Shultz must be stopped. I'm only giving the book five stars because I'm scared of what he'll do to me if I don't. The shocking twists and bizarre timey-wimeyness of The Stroke of Eleven cannot possibly be legal. And the horrors his characters have to endure...someone needs to break into his Fortress of Inevitable Doom and rescue them. I'd volunteer, but I'm busy hiding under my bed. I feel like he's lurking nearby, so close I can almost touch him.
Send help. ...more
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Re-read January 3, 2018
Re-reading aloud, because I can. (Oh, shush; I know it's only been a month since I read it the first time. I couldn't resist since the younger siblings wanted to read it anyway.)
AAAH! So many feels! But so epic! :D I love these characters so much! <3
First read December 3, 2017
(Review originally posted on my book blog: https://thepagedreamer.wordpress.com/...)
I HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO REVIEW THIS, HALP.
So much of this story is mind-boggling twists, and it’ ...more
Re-read January 3, 2018
Re-reading aloud, because I can. (Oh, shush; I know it's only been a month since I read it the first time. I couldn't resist since the younger siblings wanted to read it anyway.)
AAAH! So many feels! But so epic! :D I love these characters so much! <3
First read December 3, 2017
(Review originally posted on my book blog: https://thepagedreamer.wordpress.com/...)
I HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO REVIEW THIS, HALP.
So much of this story is mind-boggling twists, and it’ ...more
Well I am suddenly very concerned for the future B&B books...
I really love these books. They're so full of snark and humor and general fairy tale awesomeness. And this one kind of took it to a whole new level. ALL OF THE TIMEY-WIMEYNESS!
Like, I can't even recap some of the plot, because it would be vaguely spoilery. But in typical Shultz fashion, I couldn't put the book down. I called a particular twist, but then basically had my heart ripped out. So that was pretty cool.
AND I'M GOING TO NEED ...more
I really love these books. They're so full of snark and humor and general fairy tale awesomeness. And this one kind of took it to a whole new level. ALL OF THE TIMEY-WIMEYNESS!
Like, I can't even recap some of the plot, because it would be vaguely spoilery. But in typical Shultz fashion, I couldn't put the book down. I called a particular twist, but then basically had my heart ripped out. So that was pretty cool.
AND I'M GOING TO NEED ...more
I honestly have no idea how Shultz does it, but he does. Every addition to the Beaumont and Beasley world gets better, and The Stroke of Eleven is no exception. This book was such a rollercoaster of feels, and such a whirlwind of well-thought-out plot, and familiar, vivid characters, that I am sitting here in awe.
Nick and Cordelia are still their lovable selves, as are the Mythfits and Malcolm (although don’t tell him I said that.) But Crispin. *screams into the void* *mutters unintelligibly* * ...more
Nick and Cordelia are still their lovable selves, as are the Mythfits and Malcolm (although don’t tell him I said that.) But Crispin. *screams into the void* *mutters unintelligibly* * ...more
The Stroke of Eleven reminds me of The Last Jedi in a lot of ways. Both have forever changed how I view their respective series, both are very ambitious, and both went in very unexpected directions.
I really liked the first two books in the B&B series, yet there was always something slightly lacking. However, after reading this book, I was finally able to become fully invested in this series and figure out what it was that kept me from loving this series. Simply put, my problem was that I never ...more
I really liked the first two books in the B&B series, yet there was always something slightly lacking. However, after reading this book, I was finally able to become fully invested in this series and figure out what it was that kept me from loving this series. Simply put, my problem was that I never ...more
The best so far. This even rival the Crockett and Crane series which is hard to do in my mind. It seems Kyle's skill as a writer just keeps growing, which is both exciting and scary.
This book has all the trademarks of Kyle Robert Shultz brilliance: the humor, the whimsy, the complex weaving plot somehow expertly staying together. The characters are great... though the cast keeps growing so it could be easy to get left behind. The two things I'm most appreciative about this book is that a) Kyle ...more
This book has all the trademarks of Kyle Robert Shultz brilliance: the humor, the whimsy, the complex weaving plot somehow expertly staying together. The characters are great... though the cast keeps growing so it could be easy to get left behind. The two things I'm most appreciative about this book is that a) Kyle ...more
Nov 10, 2020
Erin Dydek
rated it
it was amazing
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
phoenix-fiction
The third adventure of Beaumont and Beasley certainly got a little wild and crazy! I began to get nervous about how complicated things were getting with the addition of the time elements—sometimes time travel in a book can get confusing! But Schultz kept the plot easy to follow yet suspenseful, and I enjoyed following along to see how things turned out in the end. I’m enjoying the interconnected feel of this series; each book builds on the previous events and really shouldn’t be read as standalo
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4.5
A really fun book full of zany plot twists and featuring Cinderella and Prince Charming. Loved their ending and the glass slipper. I *think* my favorite book of them all so far. This series is great if you are looking for a light humorous clean read.
A really fun book full of zany plot twists and featuring Cinderella and Prince Charming. Loved their ending and the glass slipper. I *think* my favorite book of them all so far. This series is great if you are looking for a light humorous clean read.
How is it that this series just keeps getting better and better? You wouldn't think that to be possible given how hilarious and clever the first two books in the Beaumont and Beasley series are, but it is. Crazy, right?
The Stroke of Eleven took this series in a somewhat different route: It has higher stakes, sad moments, and some (relatively) dark moments. Yet, somehow, it manages to retain the humor, heart, and lightness seen in books 1 and 2. I loved this meshing of new and old and am beyond ...more
The Stroke of Eleven took this series in a somewhat different route: It has higher stakes, sad moments, and some (relatively) dark moments. Yet, somehow, it manages to retain the humor, heart, and lightness seen in books 1 and 2. I loved this meshing of new and old and am beyond ...more
I couldn't believe when I looked up and realized I hadn't left a review for this book yet. I loved it!
There, good enough? No, of course not..you want to know why.
Well, I'll tell you why!
Take everything you love about B&B and multiply it by 3, then throw it in a drink-shaker (shake it real good) now throw that drink-shaker into a time machine and put it on spin for about 4 hours. Come back here after that.
...Done now? Okay, good. Open that up, pour it in a glass with sugar & salt on the rim and ...more
There, good enough? No, of course not..you want to know why.
Well, I'll tell you why!
Take everything you love about B&B and multiply it by 3, then throw it in a drink-shaker (shake it real good) now throw that drink-shaker into a time machine and put it on spin for about 4 hours. Come back here after that.
...Done now? Okay, good. Open that up, pour it in a glass with sugar & salt on the rim and ...more
Wow. This is definitely my favorite so far in the Beaumont and Beasley book series. I absolutely loved the time travel aspect and thought it was really well done. Full review coming soon!
Hi I'm Cathrine and I'm a Beaumont and Beasley reader.
I have just finished the third book in the series, The Stroke of Eleven.
I litteraly had a hard time putting this book down. Kyle Robert Shultz must be stopped. he is an evil mastermind who has started interfering with my ability to function in normal society.
I find myself saying random things like, "noo, not Nick," and "oh my gosh Crispin!"
I break out in random laughter as I remember something from the book and twitch in anticipation of pick ...more
I have just finished the third book in the series, The Stroke of Eleven.
I litteraly had a hard time putting this book down. Kyle Robert Shultz must be stopped. he is an evil mastermind who has started interfering with my ability to function in normal society.
I find myself saying random things like, "noo, not Nick," and "oh my gosh Crispin!"
I break out in random laughter as I remember something from the book and twitch in anticipation of pick ...more
An exciting continuation of the Beaumont and Beasley series that I found especially curious. Untwisting all the clues and piecing together the this fractured fairy tale story was a lot of fun and made the book feel as though it flew by too fast.
I highly recommend this series for fans of fairy tales who are looking for something a little bit different. Shultz's reimaginings are witty, humorous, and action-packed enough to keep the entire family glued to the page. ...more
I highly recommend this series for fans of fairy tales who are looking for something a little bit different. Shultz's reimaginings are witty, humorous, and action-packed enough to keep the entire family glued to the page. ...more
Another great addition to the Beaumont and Beasley series! Plenty of twists, fast-paced, and clever dialogue. Everything you'd expect from this series. Now to read the next stories.
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Jun 08, 2018
Joseph Leskey
rated it
it was amazing
Recommends it for:
ANYBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Original review
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Well, to put it bluntly, the elements of this book seem to go against several central fundamentals of our universe and I was just astounded. That doesn't matter whatsoever, of course, but I was still just astounded. Anyway, because of this, this book was just so impressive. ("So" is probably the funniest word I've written today. I mean, "so"—what a strange word.) I am entirely fond of different sorts of reality. And everything was just whooooop and vroooom and poooof ...more
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Well, to put it bluntly, the elements of this book seem to go against several central fundamentals of our universe and I was just astounded. That doesn't matter whatsoever, of course, but I was still just astounded. Anyway, because of this, this book was just so impressive. ("So" is probably the funniest word I've written today. I mean, "so"—what a strange word.) I am entirely fond of different sorts of reality. And everything was just whooooop and vroooom and poooof ...more
Wow.
That was my reaction the whole time reading "The Stroke of Eleven." Kyle Robert Shultz's books just keep getting better. This book starts off strong and only improves from there. I love Shultz's characters, and it's such a treat seeing how they have grown and continue to grow. His twists on classic fairy tales continue to renew my wonder and interest in those stories. He handled the time travel elements introduced in this installation with cleverness and dexterity. Every time I think of this ...more
That was my reaction the whole time reading "The Stroke of Eleven." Kyle Robert Shultz's books just keep getting better. This book starts off strong and only improves from there. I love Shultz's characters, and it's such a treat seeing how they have grown and continue to grow. His twists on classic fairy tales continue to renew my wonder and interest in those stories. He handled the time travel elements introduced in this installation with cleverness and dexterity. Every time I think of this ...more
Dec 06, 2017
Christine Smith
rated it
it was amazing
Shelves:
2017-reads,
fantasy,
favorites,
fairy-tales,
owned-books,
dragons,
retellings,
cinderella-retellings
I think the best way to describe my feelings about this book is SKDLJFLKJDS:LFJL:DSKJ:LFKJ:DLSKJF:LKJDS:LFJKSLDKJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Okey doke. Now that we have that established…
The Stroke of Eleven is the 3rd installment in the Beaumont and Beasley series. And oh my goodness, I LOVE THIS SERIES. This 3rd book may be my favorite yet. I DON’T KNOW. They’re all so good! But where the first two (the first especially) was more on the lighthearted side, this one took the feels to a whoooooole ‘nuther ...more
Okey doke. Now that we have that established…
The Stroke of Eleven is the 3rd installment in the Beaumont and Beasley series. And oh my goodness, I LOVE THIS SERIES. This 3rd book may be my favorite yet. I DON’T KNOW. They’re all so good! But where the first two (the first especially) was more on the lighthearted side, this one took the feels to a whoooooole ‘nuther ...more
I was up until half past four in the morning reading this book (after finishing The Tomb of the Sea Witch). I don't stay up that late for just any book. In other words, this was an amazing wrap-up for an awesome trilogy of twisted fairy tale retellings.
This books focuses on the Cinderella story, but there's so much more going on as well... References are made to Alice in Wonderland, for instance, and a war is brewing/was brewing/has brewed (it's hard to review a book involving time travel). Gran ...more
This books focuses on the Cinderella story, but there's so much more going on as well... References are made to Alice in Wonderland, for instance, and a war is brewing/was brewing/has brewed (it's hard to review a book involving time travel). Gran ...more
That was a heck of a wild ride and I loved every minute of it !!
Things I Love :
Crispin and Nicks brotherly relationship is done so well and I love reading it.
The mythfits are adorable and the best set of sidekicks anyone could ask for.
I admire Cordelia so much, she truly tries to be better than her past and looks out for those around her.
Still not 100% sure how I feel about Molly but eh.
The Alice in Wonderland vibes/ subplot is giving me some extreme anxiety not gonna lie.
Also no spoilers ...more
Things I Love :
Crispin and Nicks brotherly relationship is done so well and I love reading it.
The mythfits are adorable and the best set of sidekicks anyone could ask for.
I admire Cordelia so much, she truly tries to be better than her past and looks out for those around her.
Still not 100% sure how I feel about Molly but eh.
The Alice in Wonderland vibes/ subplot is giving me some extreme anxiety not gonna lie.
Also no spoilers ...more
Kyle Robert Shultz has done it again! I loved this one-of-a-kind Cinderella retelling even more on the reread!
What everyone has said about this book is true; The Stroke of Eleven is both extraordinarily ambitious and undeniably captivating! Where do I even begin in detailing all my thoughts about this book?
I’ll admit that The Stroke of Eleven took me a bit longer to really get into than the other installments of the Beaumont and Beasley series. It contains slightly less humor (don’t get me wrong ...more
What everyone has said about this book is true; The Stroke of Eleven is both extraordinarily ambitious and undeniably captivating! Where do I even begin in detailing all my thoughts about this book?
I’ll admit that The Stroke of Eleven took me a bit longer to really get into than the other installments of the Beaumont and Beasley series. It contains slightly less humor (don’t get me wrong ...more
What a romp.
As the third installment in this series, this book did not disappoint. Full of snark, adventure, wild imagination, and clever plot twists, it also had some remarkably genuine moments that seemed to pop out of the book and grab hold of my heart in a way I will not soon forget.
I appreciated how multiple threads from the series were addressed, although not all were answered. And I particularly liked the ending, because I have been waiting, WAITING for this thing to happen.
From this p ...more
As the third installment in this series, this book did not disappoint. Full of snark, adventure, wild imagination, and clever plot twists, it also had some remarkably genuine moments that seemed to pop out of the book and grab hold of my heart in a way I will not soon forget.
I appreciated how multiple threads from the series were addressed, although not all were answered. And I particularly liked the ending, because I have been waiting, WAITING for this thing to happen.
From this p ...more
huh, crazy
So, this book will absolutely give you feels and make you feel like you're on a rollercoaster, both emotionally and in terms of plot twists and turns. So, yeah, that's great. It introduces one of my favorite villain-types in the Afterverse (can't spoil things, but it's awesome). It gets all timey-wimey at times. Not as much humor, but it's also a darker story, and Shultz manages to slip some in there, so we're all good. Also, Nick is great. Cordelia's great. Crispin's great (though I'm currently
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You thought you knew fairytales?
You're wrong. Because when Shultz is done with a fairytale, he makes you reexamine everything you thought you knew about it.
Stroke of Eleven is definitely the craziest, wackiest, most emotion-ridden roller coaster ride yet in the amusement park they call the Beaumont and Beasley series. Argh. It had ALL the FEELS, people, all the feels. I'm not saying much more than that... but gee whiz, this book is good. Actually, all the books in this series are real darn good. ...more
You're wrong. Because when Shultz is done with a fairytale, he makes you reexamine everything you thought you knew about it.
Stroke of Eleven is definitely the craziest, wackiest, most emotion-ridden roller coaster ride yet in the amusement park they call the Beaumont and Beasley series. Argh. It had ALL the FEELS, people, all the feels. I'm not saying much more than that... but gee whiz, this book is good. Actually, all the books in this series are real darn good. ...more
Well he did it again. I want more of this series. ASAP. Please?
I loved this story. I was able to follow along easily even though there was a lot happening, and I am jus in love with the whole thing.
I loved this story. I was able to follow along easily even though there was a lot happening, and I am jus in love with the whole thing.
Really enjoyed this one, though the projected future makes me very nervous for what our heroes are going to have to inevitably face. I can't wait to see more of these!
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I have thoroughly enjoyed all of Kyle Robert Shultz's books quite a lot. The first book in this series, The Beast of Talesend, was one of my favorite reads of 2017, and this year I caught up on most of the rest of his writings. There are still a few books and short stories I haven't read, but I read a lot of them this year.
I LOVED The Beast of Talesend.
I highly enjoyed Tomb of the Sea Witch.
The Stroke of Eleven completely blew both of them out of the water.
I'm not sure what it was, exactly. Eve ...more
I LOVED The Beast of Talesend.
I highly enjoyed Tomb of the Sea Witch.
The Stroke of Eleven completely blew both of them out of the water.
I'm not sure what it was, exactly. Eve ...more
This was one of the first books I've read in a while that I just genuinely enjoyed from start to finish, and that kept me up kinda late trying to get to the end so that I could make sure everyone got out of this ordeal alive! I love this series SO MUCH, and Mr. Shultz had better write more books very, very soon, or I am going to lose my mind! This book reminded me strongly of Doctor Who, with all the things that description entails (twists and turns, time travel, a delightful abundance of absolu
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Kyle's books are always full of good humor and crazy situations, and this one is no exception, though this one took a slightly darker turn(view spoiler) Overall, it's a good addition to the universe, and I'm looking forward to seeing more stories. Crispin has become an especially interesting character, and Kyle is quickly getting on my "I'll read pretty much anything they write" list.
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May 29, 2019
Eleanor
rated it
really liked it
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
4-star-past-years
*deep, quiet, slow inhale*
HOLY ADGGHJSDKJHJKGF--
Let me make something crystal clear. This is one of the most well-executed Beaumont and Beasley books I've ever read. The reason I'm giving it four stars instead of five is just personal preference.
This book has some strong futuristic, post-apocalyptic elements to it. I just don't enjoy reading that genre; I've only ever willingly read one dystopian in my life. So that's why for me, in terms of my own personal enjoyment, this book was four stars an ...more
HOLY ADGGHJSDKJHJKGF--
Let me make something crystal clear. This is one of the most well-executed Beaumont and Beasley books I've ever read. The reason I'm giving it four stars instead of five is just personal preference.
This book has some strong futuristic, post-apocalyptic elements to it. I just don't enjoy reading that genre; I've only ever willingly read one dystopian in my life. So that's why for me, in terms of my own personal enjoyment, this book was four stars an ...more
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