Deny All Charges (The Fowl Twins #2) by Eoin Colfer - Starting October 26th, 2020

[Twila]

The second book in the blockbusting new series from the bestselling author of Artemis Fowl.

The second Fowl Twins adventure starts with a bang – literally.

Artemis's little brothers Myles and Beckett borrow the Fowl jet without permission, and it ends up as a fireball over Florida. The twins plus their fairy minder, the pixie-elf hybrid Lazuli Heitz, are lucky to escape with their lives.

The Fowl parents and fairy police force decide that enough is enough and the twins are placed under house arrest. But Myles has questions, like: who was tracking the Fowl jet? Why would someone want to blow them out of the sky? These questions must infuriate someone, because Myles is abducted and spirited away from his twin.

Now Beckett and Lazuli must collaborate to find Myles and rescue him – not easy when it was Myles who was the brains of the operation. Their chase will take them across continents, deep underground, and into subaquatic super villain lairs. They will be shot at, covered in spit, and at the receiving end of some quite nasty dwarf sarcasm. But will Beckett be able to come up with a genius plan without a genius on hand…?

[Twila]

I'm looking forward to this one! I think I might watch the movie tonight to prepare, haha.

[C.P.]

I couldn't force myself to watch the movie. It looks so, so bad. They ruined it 😭

[Twila]

Ikr, the trailers looked horrifying, but I needed something to jog my memory. So, I just finished it and ... they got Artemis ALL wrong!!!! He's not anywhere near the character I love. He was so so so sooooo bland. He was smart, but that was all😫😖

[Twila]

Though, tbh, if I hadn't read anything, I probably would have enjoyed that a decent amount, lol. I wouldn't have understood anything, but it was pretty fun xD

[Twila]

I'm through 3 chapters. The plot's just about to take off, but so far, so good. I'm just reminded of how much I love their relationship. It's SO CUTE. Individually, they would probably both annoy me, but they make magic together. So fun! 😊

[C.P.]

Yes! I'm only a couple chapters in, but loving them together. Hoping to have more time to get in some reading tomorrow.

[Twila]

I didn't get much done either. But I finished chapter 4 and I LOVED that one entirely. (view spoiler)[ Artemis senior!!!!! I'm so excited to see him, I've always wanted more of him. And I loved how he brought the hammer down on the the boys. It was fantastic. I always thought the parents were way too lax with the kids, so this I love to see! And now I have no idea what's going to happen next, so that's great. (hide spoiler)]

[C.P.]

Yes, just read that chapter a bit ago! Definitely gives a new dynamic to the family and makes me more curious to see what crazy will go down now.

[C.P.]

I read through chapter six today. (view spoiler)[this is sooo funny. The parting ritual with whistle blower had me laughing that whole chapter did. (hide spoiler)]

[Twila]

I know right? I love this type of silly humour. It reminds me a bit of alcatraz vs the evil librarians, and that's just the type of book to make me laugh and laugh. It makes the book so easy to read.

[C.P.]

Yes, there are some definitely similarities there. They're a lot of fun to just relax with.

[Twila]

I got a bit done tonight. I'm through chapter 13. The story's taking quite a few turns I did not expect! (view spoiler)[ I loved that twist with Gundred! When she said earlier that she had a secret, I thought it for a second, but wow! I have no clue how Myles figured her out so thoroughly, my gosh. (hide spoiler)]
I'm also enjoying these villains a ton. I mean, they're totally evil, but still very entertaining!

[C.P.]

Haven't read any more yet, but hopefully I can get in a good chunk today!

[Twila]

Sorry I went afk! My pc decided to have a mini meltdown, lol. I finished the book yesterday and that ending was a ton of fun. I don't want to spoil anything, so I'll just wait for you to finish! :)

[C.P.]

I'm around chapter 13 now. Glad to hear the ending is good! I'm hoping to finish tomorrow or Friday!

[C.P.]

Just finished! This was so funny. And the ending definitely sets up for some interesting things.

[Twila]

It totally did! I remember how I was worried last year that this was apparently a two book series. I'm so glad it's not! (view spoiler)[Holly Short!!! You won't believe how excited I was to see her at the end there! I was actually surprised at how much I missed her. And I'm still hoping for an Artemis cameo at some point in this thing, probably not in the next book, but I'm hoping! I REALLY need to know how it's going up in space. And I miss Butler 🥺

I loved how their mom and dad played a role at the end and seeing how committed they were to the safety of their kids. It was sweet, especially momma Fowl 🤗
And I do believe I preferred Teddy Bleedham as the villain compared to Gveld, so I'm definitely looking forward to read what he does next. (hide spoiler)]
And now another wait for the next book!

[C.P.]

(view spoiler)[I think Teddy Bleedham will be like the Opal of this series, which I'm fine with.

I do miss our old characters, but this was so much fun too! I really like the Regrettables. Beckett is hilarious! (hide spoiler)]

I like that this is clearly in the same world without trying to be the same thing. It's a little sillier than the original series and I think those changes help keep it different and fun.

[Twila]

Beckett is fantastic, for sure. It has to be because of him that this series is a little sillier, but I accept that because I don't think I could handle Myles without Beckett, lol. Oh, his troll is great too! :D
Anyway, that was fun. Thanks for reading it with me!

[C.P.]

And the sillier is good. I like it. Myles isn't as likable as Artemis was, plus it would just seem like a copy of that without both of them.

It was fun! Thanks for reading with me too!!