turrean's review
4.0
I'm enjoying this series very much. Fans of the Bone series and the Amulet books would enjoy Dessa's adventures. As an adult reader, I really enjoyed Eudora's backstory--beautifully done.
queenstheif's review
4.0
Whoa, this was great! It continues the story, but makes a bottle episode out of it. Inclement weather forces the Three Thieves—and pursuers!—into the only inn around, run by a smarmy, greedy, selfish innkeeper. Lots of twists and reveals, it stands alone, and still sends the travelers on their way for a new adventure. I quite enjoyed it. More Captain Drake, please!
moto1480's review
5.0
Fresh from their escape from Kingsbridge, Dessa, Fisk, and Topper are caught in a rainstorm and the only place of safe refuge is the Black Rock Inn. Unfortunately, they aren't the only ones in search of shelter! Over the course of the evening, our trio has to escape locked rooms, a greedy cruel innkeeper, and Captain Drake and the Queen's Dragons! Do they manage to make it through the night? Can Dessa find the trail of her missing brother? You'll only find out if you read this comic!
library_hungry's review
4.0
I love this series. They're simple and fast and clearly meant for younger kids, but they're clever and action-packed, and I really love all the characters! Watching Dessa perform almost-impossible feats of acrobatics is just super satisfying in the way of all my favorite kids' books.
kbeddes's review
4.0
Another great graphic novel story. The action is quick and captivating, I just wish it would all be in one book instead of split up in lots of books.
smlunden's review
3.0
Not as good as the first, but good enough. Waiting for the third to decide on the series.
rosseroo's review
5.0
Book Two of the "Three Thieves" series picks up with our three ex-circus heroes fleeing the capital city of Kingsbridge, where they are wanted for breaking into the royal treasury. It's a dark and stormy knight along the coastal road, and they seek refuge in the barn of the the titular tavern/inn. Others at the inn include its venal owner, his mute downtrodden wife, seagoing smugglers bringing wine in to avoid the queen's tax, a performing magician, a slew of patrons, and eventually, the one-eyed Queen's knight from the first book, along with a bunch of his brethren.
The entire book takes place in the inn over the course of the night, and it's a really clever script, with the heroes in constant jeopardy from the innkeeper and the knights, and the smugglers trying to get paid without drawing attention to themselves. Lots of well-drawn action, clever jokes, and near the end, a few more plot points about the heroine's missing brother and the mysterious tome she carries. The artwork is the perfect balance of bold lines with plenty of expressiveness and background detail, and the colors are well thought out. If, like me, you grew up on Asterix, Tintin, and Dungeons & Dragons, you'll probably really like this.
The entire book takes place in the inn over the course of the night, and it's a really clever script, with the heroes in constant jeopardy from the innkeeper and the knights, and the smugglers trying to get paid without drawing attention to themselves. Lots of well-drawn action, clever jokes, and near the end, a few more plot points about the heroine's missing brother and the mysterious tome she carries. The artwork is the perfect balance of bold lines with plenty of expressiveness and background detail, and the colors are well thought out. If, like me, you grew up on Asterix, Tintin, and Dungeons & Dragons, you'll probably really like this.
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