Reviews

The Night Compass by Amanda Foody

fyziksgirl's review

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

Another phenomenal addition to the series! I was nervous when I saw how long this audiobook was, far longer than any my kids and I had ever read, but it was interesting and engaging and kept our attention throughout. 

One of the most impressive aspects of these books is the character development and the complex relationships. The cast of characters is large, but you care about all of them, and your feelings about them will be complicated and change throughout the series. There are no one or two dimensional characters here.

I love watching the characters advance in their skills as their training continues, and how what is expected of them also increases. This is a rare book that is full of kids and adults working together without the kids running away from the adults but also without the adults keeping the kids from doing anything interesting. The kids are not the most powerful characters in the story, but they still matter. It is refreshing to read about people who are important and make a difference without being The Chosen One. 

We cannot wait for the next book! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death

lyssalovereads's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

dandyloves's review

adventurous challenging emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense

5.0

einnymydog's review

adventurous fast-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? Yes

4.5

leeleet's review

adventurous emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Another amazing book in the Wilderlore series. The world continues to expand and the apprentices are such great characters that it’s hard to choose only one to be my favorite. I hope there’s not too long of a wait for the next installment.

readinginmtl's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-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? Yes

4.0

javablue's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

akacya's review against another edition

5.0

2024 reads: 68/250

this is the fourth book in the wilderlore series.

when audrian keyes claims he has the secret to finding navrashtya, the beast that’s been missing for centuries, barclay and his team set out to find her first. this is, of course, not without danger, as the uncharted regions of the tundra bring them new dangers at every corner.

i loved the setting in this book! if you’re familiar with the wilderlore series you know that the settings play a role in each book. the tundra setting was interesting and i liked how it made barclay and co’s journey more difficult.

going in, i was a bit surprised at the length of this book. however, i do think the length made sense without dragging on or anything. i can’t wait for book five!

shaary's review

adventurous emotional funny inspiring reflective sad 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? It's complicated

5.0