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drsparkle's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
I read the quint, twig and rook trilogies as a child and loved them. Decided to return and read them again at the age of 32 and I can only say I love them the same if not more.
I love how aspects of the original trilogies pop up in the newer books and characters are interconnected.
This was my first time reading this book. All I can say is it was brilliant just like the other books and I hope they never stop writing the edge chronicles.
I love how aspects of the original trilogies pop up in the newer books and characters are interconnected.
This was my first time reading this book. All I can say is it was brilliant just like the other books and I hope they never stop writing the edge chronicles.
sanjastajdohar's review
4.0
I really liked Cade as a character, and his journey on the Xanth was really nail-biting. But some other parts were quite slow, although I liked exploring the Deepwoods more. I like the characters in this book and I'm invested in them. Also, the ecological message throughout is really a powerful one, yet not on-the-nose as in some other works. The really slow pace in the middle and some deux-ex-machina moments are the reason for a star less. Everything else, it's really on the level you would expect of this series.
listen_learn's review
4.0
I was nervous that this wouldn't live up to the standard of the series, but it was good. It was much less complex, did not have as much social commentary, and there were less places and people to care about, but the imaginative creatures, high value on friendship and hard work, and voice that gave you the feeling you were just seeing one little piece of an entire universe were all vibrantly present.
mooncerulean's review
4.0
Like coming home, always. I love this series so much.
Incredible world-building, all those tasty foods and diverse wildlife. Also how the society evolves through the ages of flight, how the culture changes.
The story reminded me a bit of the first Twig book but in reverse. Cade is used to urban living and is forced to adapt in the Deepwoods on his own, very cool to discover all the wonders of this forest again trough his eyes. Also it has a lovely message: in hard times, help each other out, share your skills, everybody deserves a chance..
And the reference to someone who reckognizes Cade as a descentant to Twig (who lived aaages ago)..all the feels.
Incredible world-building, all those tasty foods and diverse wildlife. Also how the society evolves through the ages of flight, how the culture changes.
The story reminded me a bit of the first Twig book but in reverse. Cade is used to urban living and is forced to adapt in the Deepwoods on his own, very cool to discover all the wonders of this forest again trough his eyes. Also it has a lovely message: in hard times, help each other out, share your skills, everybody deserves a chance..
And the reference to someone who reckognizes Cade as a descentant to Twig (who lived aaages ago)..all the feels.
karola_smd's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
itkovian_books's review
3.0
I loved this series when I was younger, so when I learned Stewart and Riddell had started another trilogy, I had to pick it up.
The original Edge Chronicles books all had interesting adventures, mysteries, and characters (especially great villains). They were also very dark, with violence and their haunting images often depicted in the illustrations. I thought all of this made the series stand out from other light-hearted kid books.
Unfortunately, this book had nothing of what I used to love from the series. It’s because I’m too old, either, since I recently reread one of the earlier books and still enjoyed it. This book lacked the mystery and interested foreshadowing from the others. None of the characters felt particularly interesting, and there was no main villain or overarching plot to tie the events of the story together. In addition, most of the smaller adventures felt copy-pasted from Beyond the Deepwoods.
I’m giving this 3 stars because I feel like it’s still *almost* on par with other middle-grade books, but it doesn’t even compare to the rest of the series
The original Edge Chronicles books all had interesting adventures, mysteries, and characters (especially great villains). They were also very dark, with violence and their haunting images often depicted in the illustrations. I thought all of this made the series stand out from other light-hearted kid books.
Unfortunately, this book had nothing of what I used to love from the series. It’s because I’m too old, either, since I recently reread one of the earlier books and still enjoyed it. This book lacked the mystery and interested foreshadowing from the others. None of the characters felt particularly interesting, and there was no main villain or overarching plot to tie the events of the story together. In addition, most of the smaller adventures felt copy-pasted from Beyond the Deepwoods.
I’m giving this 3 stars because I feel like it’s still *almost* on par with other middle-grade books, but it doesn’t even compare to the rest of the series
tallguyjenks's review
5.0
The thing I love about The Edge Chronicles is that the entire story can span hundreds of years and yet the family line of the protagonists always seems to reconnect at pivotal points in the story. There are always elements and characters of the story that seem to harken back to the beginning or prior novels. It weaves a very heartwarming and engrossing tale that constantly brings you back to the world of The Edge.
librarycobwebs's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
moonreading's review
4.0
Like coming home, always. I love this series so much.
Incredible world-building, all those tasty foods and diverse wildlife. Also how the society evolves through the ages of flight, how the culture changes.
The story reminded me a bit of the first Twig book but in reverse. Cade is used to urban living and is forced to adapt in the Deepwoods on his own, very cool to discover all the wonders of this forest again trough his eyes. Also it has a lovely message: in hard times, help each other out, share your skills, everybody deserves a chance..
And the reference to someone who reckognizes Cade as a descentant to Twig (who lived aaages ago)..all the feels.
Incredible world-building, all those tasty foods and diverse wildlife. Also how the society evolves through the ages of flight, how the culture changes.
The story reminded me a bit of the first Twig book but in reverse. Cade is used to urban living and is forced to adapt in the Deepwoods on his own, very cool to discover all the wonders of this forest again trough his eyes. Also it has a lovely message: in hard times, help each other out, share your skills, everybody deserves a chance..
And the reference to someone who reckognizes Cade as a descentant to Twig (who lived aaages ago)..all the feels.
afshamae's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0