A review by the_student_of_story
Marlfox by Brian Jacques

4.0

Normally, I am opposed to series introducing villains who are tied to the world's lore, but we only hear about that lore once those villains show up. It takes you out of the story, and to lose that feeling of being in the story is often the first and biggest nail in the coffin. I do not, however, object to stories like this one, because the execution is just excellent. The characters and world feel distinct and fresh, and the new villains introduced are fantastic, especially in their powers and relationships to each other. The plot is unique even though it does tread some similar ground as books past. This book is made in its execution.