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bhrfletcher's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
First book in the Rook Trilogy from the Edge Chronicles, like all the listens so far, it’s an abridged version which really detracts from some of the best aspects of the series but still ultimately an enjoyable listen with a solid adventure plot and excellent worldbuilding, in those hints that have survived the abridging. Through that process it is more obvious how similar the plots are between the trilogies but it was still a good listen.
ajkn7's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
koram_fantasy_reviews's review against another edition
4.0
Mit diesem Buch springen wir in der Zeit noch mal extrem vor und es ist der absolute Hammer. Die Welt hat sich weiterentwickelt und die drei Hauptfiguren machen Riesenspaß. Ich mochte vor allem den Abschluss, den Twigs Charakter bekommen hat und es ist ein würdiger Abschied der bekannten Welt.
(+)
- Twigs Rückblick war herzzereißend
- Die Welt der Akademieritter ist absolutes Highlight
- Wächter der Nacht geile Antagonisten
(-)
- Nichts schlechtes, einfach nicht so mitreißend wie andere
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(+)
- Twigs Rückblick war herzzereißend
- Die Welt der Akademieritter ist absolutes Highlight
- Wächter der Nacht geile Antagonisten
(-)
- Nichts schlechtes, einfach nicht so mitreißend wie andere
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grxffxn's review against another edition
3.0
One of the best series from my childhood, but this is one of the weaker entries, even though it made me cry.
andreastopit's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
meg2009's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Slavery
connorbookinit's review against another edition
4.0
So glad I got to take another journey to the Edge. This whole series has just been consistently phenomenal, and I cannot wait to get my hands on the sixth book (7th chronologically). If you enjoy middle-grade/ children adventure stories, you should give this series a go.
sanaastoria's review against another edition
4.0
[4 Stars] I will forever be a fan of the Edge Chronicles, so obviously I loved this book. I didn't find it quite as engaging as either Twig or Quint's stories, but it was still wonderful. I can't wait to see what happens next, and I admit the ending of this book made me feel quite sad. But also a bit hopeful. This story definitely reminded me most of Beyond the Deep Woods where it is more of a coming of age story than anything else. Rook's story will probably get much better in the other two books!
nini_readswithcats's review against another edition
4.0
I found this to be a really fun read. I loved the characters even those who only made brief appearances and I espeically liked the names of the creatures. The only reason I am giving this book 4 stars and not 5 is because this was my first Edge chronicle story and I feel that there were things I would have understood better and added to the story if I had read the earlier books. This however is no fault of the author or the story. I am definitely going to give this series a go from book 1
thatgirlinblack's review against another edition
4.0
This book is set several decades after the adventures of Twig and Cowlquape in [b:Midnight Over Sanctaphrax|334012|Midnight Over Sanctaphrax (Edge Chronicles, #3)|Paul Stewart|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1320502808s/334012.jpg|324508]. It's a bleak world now. A strange sicknesses has come on the floating rocks, causing sky ships to crash, putting an end to sky-pirating, and dragging New Sanctaphrax to the ground. Cowlquape has been ousted from office by the jealous, treacherous Vox. Along with him, the Guardians of the Night have taken power, and they persecute the true scholars and librarians, who have taken refuge in the sewers.
Our protagonist in this book is Rook Barkwater, a Librarian with a sad, clouded past. He and two other young Librarians are picked to be Librarian Knights and go out to the dangerous world to study a subject each, adding to the body of learning. They must navigate some dangerous parts of Undertown while avoiding goblins, as well as get through the Market that the vicious bird-creatures, the Shrykes, control. They have several dedicated guides who put themselves on the line for their young charges. A spy from the Guardians of the Night complicates things. But the spy, Xanth, has misgivings about his current occupation. I look forward to seeing his return in subsequent books. Rook's studies about banderbears, travels through the forest, and flight in the fleet of Librarian Knight Captain Varis Lodd lead him to make new friends and discover things about himself he'd forgotten.
The biggest surprise is finding the last of the sky pirates, and discovering his identity. (Though if you've read the previous books, that won't be hard to guess.) A climactic battle in the style of a "storming of the castle" finishes things off.
It's nice to find out what happened to the old characters we've come to know through the previous books, namely Twig and Cowlquape. We get to find out what happened when Twig set off to reunite with his old crew. It didn't turn out how I'd expected.
Rook is a cool character (combined book lover and warrior?! Oh yeah!) and I look forward to reading more about him.
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!
Our protagonist in this book is Rook Barkwater, a Librarian with a sad, clouded past. He and two other young Librarians are picked to be Librarian Knights and go out to the dangerous world to study a subject each, adding to the body of learning. They must navigate some dangerous parts of Undertown while avoiding goblins, as well as get through the Market that the vicious bird-creatures, the Shrykes, control. They have several dedicated guides who put themselves on the line for their young charges. A spy from the Guardians of the Night complicates things. But the spy, Xanth, has misgivings about his current occupation. I look forward to seeing his return in subsequent books. Rook's studies about banderbears, travels through the forest, and flight in the fleet of Librarian Knight Captain Varis Lodd lead him to make new friends and discover things about himself he'd forgotten.
The biggest surprise is finding the last of the sky pirates, and discovering his identity. (Though if you've read the previous books, that won't be hard to guess.) A climactic battle in the style of a "storming of the castle" finishes things off.
It's nice to find out what happened to the old characters we've come to know through the previous books, namely Twig and Cowlquape. We get to find out what happened when Twig set off to reunite with his old crew. It didn't turn out how I'd expected.
Spoiler
His story ends in a bittersweet way :-(Rook is a cool character (combined book lover and warrior?! Oh yeah!) and I look forward to reading more about him.
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!