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bluestjuice's review against another edition
3.0
Once again, we've found the place where I heard a juvenile fiction book was good, suggested it to Nell, then she read it and liked it well enough she suggested it back to me. I realized belatedly that this is a sequel (yikes!) and I read it out of order anyway (double-yikes!) but despite missing the first installment of the series I was able to quickly make sense out of the characters and their dynamics and dive into the rollicking pirate adventure tale on the high seas. The protagonists are a pair of not-quite-thirteen-year-old twins who apparently are used to the rough company, although not piracy as such, and their relationship takes a prominent stage with strong support from other adult and teenage characters of importance to them. Naturally there is a bit of a mystery, something of a quest, and some peril, but suitably to the age range none of it is utterly dire and mostly serves as an opportunity for the kids to use their quick thinking and skills to solve problems and overcome obstacles. The twins get to explore some of their gender constraints, there is a pleasantly representative assortment of races portrayed in both major and minor, good and bad roles. Solid stuff all around, a pleasure to read.
(Yes I've requested the first installation.)
(Yes I've requested the first installation.)
maryehavens's review against another edition
4.0
Another seafaring adventure has in this series and I hope there are many more (although, like Juliette said, they found the treasure so....). I was surprised that Cleo went with Worley - why trust him at all? The kids also seem much older than 12.
Great series!
Great series!
basilbasil's review against another edition
4.0
I liked the new tensions and the new direction that this book took, and even though things were resolved at the end I still felt like there was room for it to continue.
rdyourbookcase's review against another edition
4.0
Hope Larson’s books are DELIGHTFUL. Knife’s Edge did not disappoint. It was full of action and drama. Watching the characters develop is interesting, too. The only downside of the Four Points books specifically is that they are so SHORT. I can’t wait to read the next book. I’ll have to reread 1&2 to hold me over.
craiggors's review against another edition
4.0
Equally as enjoyable as the first installment. Loved the development of Cleo's character and exploration of gender in the world of pirates. Need me book 3 asap.
internationalkris's review against another edition
3.0
Knife's Edge is a rollicking sea adventure in a graphic novel format. Twins Cleo and Alex journey with their ailing father and Captain Tarboro to find the treasure that may have been hidden by their lost mother in the Marshall Islands. Alex is learning all he can to be a future ship's captain but as a girl, Cleo is looking for a different destiny. She convinces Tarboro to give her some sword fighting lessons but she would really like to find an adventurous female mentor of her own. Time for future dreams has to be put on hold as the ship races to outrun the pirate Felix Warley. This is a gripping story with good art work; it's Book 2 in the Four Points series.
turrean's review against another edition
3.0
Solid second installment. I missed a couple of the characters from book #1, and found the "love interest" eye-rollingly unsuitable. I enjoyed the character development and found the storm at sea thrilling.