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A review by reixma
Tides of the Dark Crystal by J.M. Lee
5.0
5 *
This book was published before the Netflix series "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance", but is based on the stories and events in this book, and others in the series.
As I have already seen the Netflix series, I already know the background storyline. Also, as I have already seen the film "The Dark Crystal" from which all these spin-offs are based, I know the world and the storyline well.
As a hardcore fan of the original film, the Netflix series and "The Creation Myths" books, I am naturally bias towards this book and the rest in its series, so reviewing this will be a challenge!
To start with, it helps to already have a basic knowledge of the world (Thra), it's politics, geography and ecology as this isn't greatly elaborated on within the book. There is an index and appendix to help you out which is appreciated. It is also important to know that this story takes place some time (decades perhaps?) before the events of the original film.
This book follows on from the events of the second book and things start get serious! With the Skeksis watching the group of Gelfling, it's becoming more dangerous to search for allies.
As this book follows Amri and how he learns to adjust to the world outside of the Grottan Caves, he begins begins to understand that his people are just as important as any other of the Gelfling clans, and that he has a place amongst the other Gelfling.
Seeing his friendship develop with Naia was so cute. She gives him enough courage to trust his instincts and follow his gut, and will do what she can to help him fulfil his task.
Within this story, we see Tavra reunited with her lover, Onica, whom she has been worried about, but hopes that she will help them with their cause. The reunion is really sweet and Onica accepts Tavra despite all she has been through and provides to be a crucial ally, even when it seems all hope is lost.
They're both strong women who can stand their own ground but really appreciate and admire each other. I was so happy when they reunited! My heart ached though, with how much of what has happened to Tavra and how she has suffered...
I really liked their relationship, and would love to see more of this starting from the very beginning of their meeting to after the series of these books.
I feel justified in not liking spiders though...
This book was published before the Netflix series "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance", but is based on the stories and events in this book, and others in the series.
As I have already seen the Netflix series, I already know the background storyline. Also, as I have already seen the film "The Dark Crystal" from which all these spin-offs are based, I know the world and the storyline well.
As a hardcore fan of the original film, the Netflix series and "The Creation Myths" books, I am naturally bias towards this book and the rest in its series, so reviewing this will be a challenge!
To start with, it helps to already have a basic knowledge of the world (Thra), it's politics, geography and ecology as this isn't greatly elaborated on within the book. There is an index and appendix to help you out which is appreciated. It is also important to know that this story takes place some time (decades perhaps?) before the events of the original film.
This book follows on from the events of the second book and things start get serious! With the Skeksis watching the group of Gelfling, it's becoming more dangerous to search for allies.
As this book follows Amri and how he learns to adjust to the world outside of the Grottan Caves, he begins begins to understand that his people are just as important as any other of the Gelfling clans, and that he has a place amongst the other Gelfling.
Seeing his friendship develop with Naia was so cute. She gives him enough courage to trust his instincts and follow his gut, and will do what she can to help him fulfil his task.
Within this story, we see Tavra reunited with her lover, Onica, whom she has been worried about, but hopes that she will help them with their cause. The reunion is really sweet and Onica accepts Tavra despite all she has been through and provides to be a crucial ally, even when it seems all hope is lost.
They're both strong women who can stand their own ground but really appreciate and admire each other. I was so happy when they reunited! My heart ached though, with how much of what has happened to Tavra and how she has suffered...
I really liked their relationship, and would love to see more of this starting from the very beginning of their meeting to after the series of these books.
I feel justified in not liking spiders though...