A review by the_student_of_story
Loamhedge by Brian Jacques

3.0

There's a lot of mystery in this book that grows in tension throughout, but it feels kind of spoiled by a reveal which is at best, kind of played out, and at worst, problematic. The two old warrior characters have an amazing dynamic that carries the book well, especially as they are forced to deal with another tight group of young characters who also have good chemistry. Admittedly though, this might also be the worst villains in a Redwall book. The heroes are interesting and unique, but that mostly emphasizes how the villains don't feel threatening and don't really have that distinction that I love to see. Execution of the moment to moment saves this from becoming a two star, as at this point in his career, Brian Jacques probably can't write a properly "bad" story, just "fine."