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A review by christinecc
The Mapmakers by Tamzin Merchant
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
The sequel to Tamzin Merchant's world of craftsman guilds and enchanted items, "The Mapmakers" digs deeper into the surrounding lore and takes our young heroine Cordelia on a dangerous mission to save her father.
I won't spoil any plot points in this review. What I will say, however, is that Merchant gives us more of the titular Mapmaker Secret Society, which will allow Cordelia to track down her father who was at sea in the previous installment. In the course of her search, Cordelia must face a dangerous foe and battle terrifying natural elements like gales and rock-shattering storms with the help of her friends and the other enchanted guilds. I would have liked more character-building for Cordelia overall, but she's still a compelling protagonist, and it's hard not to root for her to succeed.
Recommended for anyone who wants a magical adventure that isn't afraid to have life-and-death stakes and a cast of close friends fleshed out by Merchant's excellent dialogue. Any young Arthurian mythology enthusiasts may also enjoy the book's surprises.
Thank you to Netgalley and Norton Young Readers at W. W. Norton & Company for giving me a free eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I won't spoil any plot points in this review. What I will say, however, is that Merchant gives us more of the titular Mapmaker Secret Society, which will allow Cordelia to track down her father who was at sea in the previous installment. In the course of her search, Cordelia must face a dangerous foe and battle terrifying natural elements like gales and rock-shattering storms with the help of her friends and the other enchanted guilds. I would have liked more character-building for Cordelia overall, but she's still a compelling protagonist, and it's hard not to root for her to succeed.
Recommended for anyone who wants a magical adventure that isn't afraid to have life-and-death stakes and a cast of close friends fleshed out by Merchant's excellent dialogue. Any young Arthurian mythology enthusiasts may also enjoy the book's surprises.
Thank you to Netgalley and Norton Young Readers at W. W. Norton & Company for giving me a free eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.