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A review by knitreadkate
The Stone Key by Isobelle Carmody
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
tense
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
4.0
Book 5 of the Obernewtyn series done!
I listened to The Stone Key as an audio book across two weeks and enjoyed it. There's no hiding this is a huge, thick, long book but I found it wonderfully engaging.
There were several moments I felt shocked or felt a huge stab of pain for.
When Malik knew more of what happened to Rushton and the effects on Elspeth than anyone else - the hate in me rose so high.
When we found out Ariel's null was Domick, that what heart-breaking. Please no. Not Domick! When the beforetime medical unit was not able to cure Domick, again this hurt so much.
The constant cold hateness of Rushton towards Elspeth. The cold comments. It was so toxic, I don't know how Elspeth managed being on the same boat as him.
When Rushton charged Elspeth in the labrynth beneath Ariel's house. Ariel even forced him to wear a demon-band so Elspeth could not reach his mind. This was painful.
But when Rushton was himself and full of love in Sador - the warmth and enjoyment I felt. Can we please have more of this!
I think the Obernewtyn series so far has been fantastic. I have heard many people saying to read the first 4 books and stop there, but I think this is ridiculous. I found the Stone Key to be more engaging and wonderfully written than the fourth book, The Keeping Place. I would encourage those to keep reading, you are going to want answers to Domick and Rushton.
I started re-reading the Obernewtyn series in late November 2023 and have thoroughly enjoyed it!
Onwards with book 6, The Sending.
I listened to The Stone Key as an audio book across two weeks and enjoyed it. There's no hiding this is a huge, thick, long book but I found it wonderfully engaging.
There were several moments I felt shocked or felt a huge stab of pain for.
When we found out Ariel's null was Domick, that what heart-breaking. Please no. Not Domick! When the beforetime medical unit was not able to cure Domick, again this hurt so much.
The constant cold hateness of Rushton towards Elspeth. The cold comments. It was so toxic, I don't know how Elspeth managed being on the same boat as him.
When Rushton charged Elspeth in the labrynth beneath Ariel's house. Ariel even forced him to wear a demon-band so Elspeth could not reach his mind. This was painful.
But when Rushton was himself and full of love in Sador - the warmth and enjoyment I felt. Can we please have more of this!
I think the Obernewtyn series so far has been fantastic. I have heard many people saying to read the first 4 books and stop there, but I think this is ridiculous. I found the Stone Key to be more engaging and wonderfully written than the fourth book, The Keeping Place. I would encourage those to keep reading, you are going to want answers to Domick and Rushton.
I started re-reading the Obernewtyn series in late November 2023 and have thoroughly enjoyed it!
Onwards with book 6, The Sending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Grief, Slavery, Death, Pandemic/Epidemic, and War
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Addiction and Chronic illness