Ptolemy's Gate

Well. The book really is something. Usually when a great character dies, most readers cry at the end. Or at least get pretty emotional. Here, however, I merely felt a bit of a numbness, itching. Thing is, it’s just so unbelievable that this character died. (I mean, several characters died. It’s war, after all. But I’m talking about one particular here and you probably only will know who I mean if you’ve read the book.)
He weren’t quite likable since the first time we’ve met him, most people perhaps even wanted him dead. But now that he is... I don’t know, feels quite paradox. Or... weird? Can’t really describe it. Maybe because I’d expected him to survive because these kind of characters kinda always survive. Not he, I guess.
Well, okay, technically we don’t know for 100% that he’s dead, but it’s quite likely.

Apart from that, I did like the series. And especially the multiple perspectives. I said I wasn’t a fan much about kitty’s perspective in the 2bd book, given that I thought a spin-off would fit better. Then again, maybe not. Kitty’s view was mainly why I continued reading. I never really cared much about Nathaniel, though Bartimaeus’ chapters were entertaining.
And Kitty’s chapters also made this book much better than it would have been without her.

I also liked how we get to know more of Bartimaeus and also finally more of that mysterious Ptolemy.

I think this might be my favorite part of the series, considering also that Nathaniel has been the best version of himself here. He finally had some growth and development, for the better.

As always Bartimaeus's footnotes are hilarious and crack me up! The book is good but a little jumpy and skippy, I wish there had been more in betweens.

The ending is disapointing though. Such a big build up and then its like the balloon just deflates before its even inflated. After the fight its a very abrubt ending with rushed info on what and where. I would have loved much more story here. Theres also no afterstory about the whole plan to end the demon slavery, it seems they just keep using imps after that, or will continue to, to some xtend.
Also where was that huge awsome battle with demons on the commmoners side against the magicians that Kitty wanted, and the story led up to at some point? Its like the author gave up on that cause it would mean too many xtra words? :o

All in all a series I can highly recomend, because its very different from our usual magic and because Bartimaeus is just so brilliant and hilarious! Really want to read the prequel too.