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mbenzz's review against another edition
2.0
Wow...I really trudged through that one. Between the extremely slow-moving plot and having to put up with Killer, the Jar-Jar Binks of the Enchanted Forest, this book felt very out-of-place compared to the first two.
The author herself says in the introduction that she did not want to write this book, and that comes through while reading it. The story feels extremely flat...like there was no love put into it. That may sound cheesy, but you can tell when an author has put their heart and soul into a story, and this installment had ZERO soul.
I get the need for a set-up to bridge the gap between the first two books and the fourth (and final) book in the series, but this was a chore to read, and it read like it was a chore to write.
I love Morwen and her cats, and I really liked the first couple of chapters, even if they were a bit slow, but I assumed things would pick up. Nope. They never really did. The entire plot felt contrived, and none of the characters felt like themselves.
Overall, I just did not enjoy this part of the series, but I totally get why it exists. You really do need to read this installment to understand what's going on in the final book...just be aware that it's not the most pleasant experience.
The author herself says in the introduction that she did not want to write this book, and that comes through while reading it. The story feels extremely flat...like there was no love put into it. That may sound cheesy, but you can tell when an author has put their heart and soul into a story, and this installment had ZERO soul.
I get the need for a set-up to bridge the gap between the first two books and the fourth (and final) book in the series, but this was a chore to read, and it read like it was a chore to write.
I love Morwen and her cats, and I really liked the first couple of chapters, even if they were a bit slow, but I assumed things would pick up. Nope. They never really did. The entire plot felt contrived, and none of the characters felt like themselves.
Overall, I just did not enjoy this part of the series, but I totally get why it exists. You really do need to read this installment to understand what's going on in the final book...just be aware that it's not the most pleasant experience.
themarnacle's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
teresaod's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
spootilious's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Read: March 14,2024
Title: Calling on Dragons
Author: Patricia C. Wrede
Title: Calling on Dragons
Author: Patricia C. Wrede
Series : The Enchanted Forest Chronicles # 3
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy
Rating: 2/5
Review:
Review:
As a child I loved the entirety of the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. As an adult, I feel as if more than anything I enjoy these books for nostalgia’s sake.
I will say Wrede has a unique world and fun characters, and she can definitely put together a one of a kind plot. However, there were a lot of downfalls to this book. Wrede doesn’t seem to have any rhythm, making the writing monotonous and telling, rather than showing experience which I have mention in each of these reviews. It is good for children learning to read but not for those who already enjoy it.
Throughout the book the reoccurring jokes seem to be twofold: Telemain not being understood and Killer being hungry. It got old very quickly. That paired with the unnecessary tangents just to set up these jokes was a bit bulky.
Overall, I loved this book as a child and still recommend it to early readers but for learning purposes not entertainment.
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inkfire's review against another edition
5.0
The continued evolution of Killer throughout the book was a source of enormous amusement to me, though he's easily the most irritating character in the series so far. So far, each book has had a different main character. Cimorene in the first, Mendenbar in the second, Morwen in the third. I'm definitely looking forward to the fourth installment and meeting Prince Daystar. :)
kitsuneheart's review against another edition
4.0
Eeeeeh. Definitely not my favorite of the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. While the first two books followed a fairly well-established series of events, the entire point of this book seems to be throwing out random events to shake things up. Particularly, the running gag of the rabbit Killer eating things and changing around his enchantments. Or being warned not to eat things, but then ignoring the warning and changing his enchantments. Kind of over-done.
This book is mainly a set-up for the final book in the series, and it shows. It's just not as entertaining as the previous two, where we actually got to know the characters and hear quite a lot of amusing bickering. This book just feels like the author is trying to get Cimorene away from the castle, so Mendabar can be trapped.
It's a return to the Enchanted Forest, but it's not quite the Forest that we love. Just...a forest. So it's okay for a continuing fan, but I'd say definitely not a good start if you happen to randomly pick up the book.
This book is mainly a set-up for the final book in the series, and it shows. It's just not as entertaining as the previous two, where we actually got to know the characters and hear quite a lot of amusing bickering. This book just feels like the author is trying to get Cimorene away from the castle, so Mendabar can be trapped.
It's a return to the Enchanted Forest, but it's not quite the Forest that we love. Just...a forest. So it's okay for a continuing fan, but I'd say definitely not a good start if you happen to randomly pick up the book.
cssaw's review against another edition
5.0
Fantastic read! Best one out of the 3 books I've read so far!
bookkhub's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5