A review by ladykaylee
Tower of the Noobs by Ryan Rimmel

adventurous emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book felt like a series finale.  In a way, it was.  The author took some time off from writing to take care of his wife after she was diagnosed with a serious illness.  I'm overjoyed that she's recovered and he's back to writing because this series brings me so much joy.  This book had some sad moments - I almost cried

when Dalton revealed how he became Sir Dalton to live up to his daughters' expectations of him, and how he vowed never to leave anyone behind after his mistake in leaving the townsfolk behind in the goblin camp resulted in the deaths of all of the adults.  It was also a beautiful echo of what Jim went through in the very first book, proving that Jim is the True Mayor of Windfall.

  I definitely teared up

when Badgelor revealed the vow that meant that Charles's death would result in his own death as well.  I'm glad the book didn't end here because the epilogue hinted at more war badgers, so I'm very hopeful that the existence of more of his species means a loophole in his vow.

  I love Badgelor so much that I want to get a tattoo of a badger on my shoulder with the words "You've got this!  I believe in you!"