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4.26 AVERAGE
4.26 AVERAGE
Set in the world of Podkin One Ear, this takes the familiar characters of The Bard and his young apprentice, Rue on a new adventure, interlaced with a new story of another unlikely hero, Uki Patchwork and his outcast friends. Again, I loved the world-building and characters created by Kieran Larwood, with strong messages about finding your own tribe and the loyalty of friends. There is a real sense of peril as Uki's story leaches into a present day mystery being investigated by The Bard. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series!
In Podkin’s world, but not Podkin; instead we meet Uki, a rabbit who experienced bullying so severe that his mother took him away from their warren, a move which cost her her life.
Uki is visited by a spirit, one whose mission is to stop the other freed spirits from causing carnage and mayhem across the Five Realms.
A fine addition to the series, linking nicely to Podkin with the continued presence of the bard and Rue, whose story is beginning to develop nicely itself.
Uki is visited by a spirit, one whose mission is to stop the other freed spirits from causing carnage and mayhem across the Five Realms.
A fine addition to the series, linking nicely to Podkin with the continued presence of the bard and Rue, whose story is beginning to develop nicely itself.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
adventurous
fast-paced
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Five Realms expands to the far North when the bard and his apprentice are drawn up over the mountains to 'The Empire'. It contains a multitude of cultures and a shattered doomsday cult that may yet have the last word....
I wasn't sure how much connection there was going to be between the 'Podkin' and 'Uki' trilogies. I'm happy to report that the connection is seamless. The 'present' storyline picks up where 'Beasts of Grimheart' left off, with the bard and his apprentice continuing their journey. Along the way, the story of Uki and his companions is told. The story is in many ways darker than the 'Longburrow', with Uki's grief for his mother being an integral piece. The suffering of others at the hands of the malignant spirits is also more realistic. There is plenty of humor, however, as Uki quickly meets and befriends an outcast plains rabbit and his steed, and a trained assassin who refuses to kill.
This is a great adventure series and well worth special ordering if you're in the United States. They have not been printed over here - and may not be for some time due to current events. The books have great writing and beautiful interior illustrations. The UK editions, however, do have bad CG covers, but don't let that deter you. These are so much fun to read.
Five Realms
Next: 'Uki and the Swamp Spirit'
Previous: 'The Beasts of Grimheart' (Longburrow)
I wasn't sure how much connection there was going to be between the 'Podkin' and 'Uki' trilogies. I'm happy to report that the connection is seamless. The 'present' storyline picks up where 'Beasts of Grimheart' left off, with the bard and his apprentice continuing their journey. Along the way, the story of Uki and his companions is told. The story is in many ways darker than the 'Longburrow', with Uki's grief for his mother being an integral piece. The suffering of others at the hands of the malignant spirits is also more realistic. There is plenty of humor, however, as Uki quickly meets and befriends an outcast plains rabbit and his steed, and a trained assassin who refuses to kill.
This is a great adventure series and well worth special ordering if you're in the United States. They have not been printed over here - and may not be for some time due to current events. The books have great writing and beautiful interior illustrations. The UK editions, however, do have bad CG covers, but don't let that deter you. These are so much fun to read.
Five Realms
Next: 'Uki and the Swamp Spirit'
Previous: 'The Beasts of Grimheart' (Longburrow)
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I love this series of books! Wonderful characters in a fascinating world!