A review by jpanslabyrinthofbooks
Darkwing by Kenneth Oppel
4.0
For a prequel that was released after the initial Trilogy - this was by far my favourite! Not only due to the beautiful illustrations, but the darker nature and prehistoric setting made the story more intriguing.
Dusk is different, uniquely so. Unlike his fellow Chiropters in the colony, he has a desire to 'flap' his sails, he dreams of flying into the skies and he can also see in the dark, through a series of sounds. Although his sister Sylth is a loyal companion and fierce, yet loud, ally - she sees these differences and is jealous. As Dusk learns more of his abilities and of the change, there are greater threats between birds and beasts.
Carnaissal is a felid, a cat-like creature, whose primary diet consists of insects and grubs. But after hunting down Saurian eggs with Panthera, he has a craving for meat and flesh that isn't easily quenched. His banishment leads him to form his own prowl that will go forth with their changes.
Oppel creates a world of evolutionary change that encompasses the land and creatures beautifully. The readers are taken on a journey and adventure that follows multiple perspectives with a changing of environments, new creatures and a progression of old and new beliefs.
Dusk is different, uniquely so. Unlike his fellow Chiropters in the colony, he has a desire to 'flap' his sails, he dreams of flying into the skies and he can also see in the dark, through a series of sounds. Although his sister Sylth is a loyal companion and fierce, yet loud, ally - she sees these differences and is jealous. As Dusk learns more of his abilities and of the change, there are greater threats between birds and beasts.
Carnaissal is a felid, a cat-like creature, whose primary diet consists of insects and grubs. But after hunting down Saurian eggs with Panthera, he has a craving for meat and flesh that isn't easily quenched. His banishment leads him to form his own prowl that will go forth with their changes.
Oppel creates a world of evolutionary change that encompasses the land and creatures beautifully. The readers are taken on a journey and adventure that follows multiple perspectives with a changing of environments, new creatures and a progression of old and new beliefs.