A review by sparkdust
The Black Star of Kingston by S.D. Smith

adventurous tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

Dull. Derivative. Adds nothing of note to the children’s fantasy genre. I understand it’s the first of a prequel trilogy, but that should make it engaging and accessible to even those who know not of the original series. I thought the audiobook narrator made poor accent decisions — why is Fleck, a coal-miner born and raised and proud, not also a rabbit with a Scottish accent? Dreary. At least it was only 2 hours long.