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A review by teri_b
The Battle for Rondo by Emily Rodda
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is possibly one of the most intriguing children's series that I have read this year.
The third book brings the story to a conclusion.
Leo and Mimi have to find a solution in the world they have discovered behind the music box.
It is a hard won battle, as they have got to negotiate within themselves, with each other as well as with the inhabitants of Rondo to find a solution to the threat of the Blue Queen.
The balance between inner monologues, action, conflict and drama is very well held
Again, I found it difficult to listen to the audiobook, as I did not gel with the narrator, and was a couple of times on the verge to not finish this book.
However, the intricate weave of the main characters and their friends' story lines, the popping up of fairy tale tropes and the actual plot kept me going through this last book as well, and I am glad I got the conclusion of this story.
I'd wish these books were easier available here in the UK.
The third book brings the story to a conclusion.
Leo and Mimi have to find a solution in the world they have discovered behind the music box.
It is a hard won battle, as they have got to negotiate within themselves, with each other as well as with the inhabitants of Rondo to find a solution to the threat of the Blue Queen.
The balance between inner monologues, action, conflict and drama is very well held
Again, I found it difficult to listen to the audiobook, as I did not gel with the narrator, and was a couple of times on the verge to not finish this book.
However, the intricate weave of the main characters and their friends' story lines, the popping up of fairy tale tropes and the actual plot kept me going through this last book as well, and I am glad I got the conclusion of this story.
I'd wish these books were easier available here in the UK.