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A review by thatgirlinblack
Midnight Over Sanctaphrax by Paul Stewart
4.0
I have read [b:Beyond the Deepwoods|105657|Beyond the Deepwoods (Edge Chronicles, #1)|Paul Stewart|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1171558114s/105657.jpg|593955], the first book in the Twig saga, but I (unintentionally) skipped the second book and read this, the third. But I found it was pretty good as a stand alone (though some introduction to its world is nice, and you appreciate Twig more knowing about his background). It's REALLY helpful that there's a short recap/summary/intro at the beginning of every Deepwoods book. Brings you up to speed and informs of the most important developments.
I enjoyed this book more than Twig #1. Maybe this was because I'd read one Deepwoods book, and had already gotten introduced to and familiar with this strange new world. Maybe it was because Twig has grown from a wide-eyed child lost in the woods, to a confident, bold, knowledgable, daring young leader and pirate captain. Maybe both ;-)
This book starts as another flight for sky pirate Twig and his crew, as he goes in search of his lost father. But it turns out to be something much bigger - the Mother Storm is coming and the floating city of Sanctaphrax needs to be cut loose and get out of the way so the Storm can rejuvenate the Edge. But Twig and his crew are scattered and lose their memories, making this a race against time that they will remember how to save everyone, and then actually do it. Besides Twig, the other main person is Cowlquape, an orphan and apprentice in weather study.
This story is about how the two journey through Undertown and the Deepwoods in search of Twig's lost crew. Twig has a burden for the poor and underprivileged, and I appreciate how he tries to bring true justice wherever he goes. He also demonstrates wisdom in all his travels, and does not act impetuously. Also, the scenes of the fair-type atmosphere are really descriptive and realistic. I like that there is only one deity, "Sky." Don't know much about him as yet, but I'm curious.
As always, there's everything I love about the Edge Chronicles: an easy read, depth and mystery, imaginative settings, memorable characters, action and adventure, moral values, and no romance!
I enjoyed this book more than Twig #1. Maybe this was because I'd read one Deepwoods book, and had already gotten introduced to and familiar with this strange new world. Maybe it was because Twig has grown from a wide-eyed child lost in the woods, to a confident, bold, knowledgable, daring young leader and pirate captain. Maybe both ;-)
This book starts as another flight for sky pirate Twig and his crew, as he goes in search of his lost father. But it turns out to be something much bigger - the Mother Storm is coming and the floating city of Sanctaphrax needs to be cut loose and get out of the way so the Storm can rejuvenate the Edge. But Twig and his crew are scattered and lose their memories, making this a race against time that they will remember how to save everyone, and then actually do it. Besides Twig, the other main person is Cowlquape, an orphan and apprentice in weather study.
This story is about how the two journey through Undertown and the Deepwoods in search of Twig's lost crew. Twig has a burden for the poor and underprivileged, and I appreciate how he tries to bring true justice wherever he goes. He also demonstrates wisdom in all his travels, and does not act impetuously. Also, the scenes of the fair-type atmosphere are really descriptive and realistic. I like that there is only one deity, "Sky." Don't know much about him as yet, but I'm curious.
As always, there's everything I love about the Edge Chronicles: an easy read, depth and mystery, imaginative settings, memorable characters, action and adventure, moral values, and no romance!