-uploading old review from July 2012-

I really like Eoin Colfer. I have been reading Artemis Fowl books for years, but I just don’t like Artemis Fowl: The Last Guardian.

Of course, the writing was excellent; I liked the interaction between Holly and Artemis, the story in general, and even the little insights of Foaly’s life.

However, I didn’t like how wimpy and helpless Artemis was in this book. I understand Eoin wants to show Arty isn’t perfect and has his flaws, but really did he have to be so… wimpy. I know I’m being redundant, which is something Artemis would nag me for.

I also didn’t like the ending. It was so unsatisfactory. Why would Eoin makes Artemis forget all his memories!?! This entire franchise was about Artemis’s adventures. Now Holly and Butler will have to recount every single adventure he ever had and explain who they are in full. And knowing Artemis he may not believe everything they say.

I don’t mean to sound critical because I love all the AF books, but for this to be a final book, it just wasn’t good to me.

Nevertheless, this was an awesome series! I will forever love AF books. You rock, Eoin.