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colorfulleo92's review
3.0
I really enjoyed the first book but this one didn't compel me at all. Wasn't as invested in the characters nor the adventure. Might have been because I read the first and listened to this one. Sometimes the enjoyment of a series is dependent on one particular format either reading or listening. Might see if I can borrow the next one on my library
lookingforamandaa's review
5.0
The Weeping Tide is the next installment in the Wilderlore series. I really loved the first book and I’m happy to say that I loved this one just as much.
We follow Barclay as he and his fellow students travel to the Sea. There is something weird going on and Guardian Keepers begin to gather in order to work together to figure out what’s going on with the islands. We get to meet other apprentices. I really enjoyed this one. Barclay is dealing with some serious imposter syndrome, but he deals with it well. He works hard and keeps practicing.
What I loved most about this book was the world. Foody has created an amazing and interesting world here and I love being in it. The creatures and magic are fascinating and feel unique. I can’t wait to explore more of this world in future books.
We follow Barclay as he and his fellow students travel to the Sea. There is something weird going on and Guardian Keepers begin to gather in order to work together to figure out what’s going on with the islands. We get to meet other apprentices. I really enjoyed this one. Barclay is dealing with some serious imposter syndrome, but he deals with it well. He works hard and keeps practicing.
What I loved most about this book was the world. Foody has created an amazing and interesting world here and I love being in it. The creatures and magic are fascinating and feel unique. I can’t wait to explore more of this world in future books.
blankpagealex's review
4.0
I do not believe in the existence of an objective review of literature, because each individual reader brings pre-existing biases, baggage, and a unique lived experience while processing a book. That being said, the reason my review of the Wilderlore series is so high might be because I've been reading them with my second grader who absolutely loves these books and each time we would finish a chapter, he would talk about his favorite characters, share his theories on what might happen, and beg me not to stop reading.
I do think Foody has found a nice groove with the second installment in this series after a first book that used the Harry Potter orphan/"chosen one" trope set in a very Pokemon-esque universe. In The Weeping Tide the Wilderlands are more fully realized fantasy settings and the conflict was about the difficulty of building trust in friendships - for both adult and children alike. There are some enjoyable new characters (we were particularly fond of Ulick and Cecily) and we get new dimensions on some of the favorites from the first book.
We are hooked on the Wilderlore series and can't wait to see which Wilderland we get to explore in the next one!
I do think Foody has found a nice groove with the second installment in this series after a first book that used the Harry Potter orphan/"chosen one" trope set in a very Pokemon-esque universe. In The Weeping Tide the Wilderlands are more fully realized fantasy settings and the conflict was about the difficulty of building trust in friendships - for both adult and children alike. There are some enjoyable new characters (we were particularly fond of Ulick and Cecily) and we get new dimensions on some of the favorites from the first book.
We are hooked on the Wilderlore series and can't wait to see which Wilderland we get to explore in the next one!
cluelesswonder's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
libraryjen's review
adventurous
medium-paced
3.0
Barclay and his friends have to save the sea in this second installment of the Wilderlore series. There's adventures and excitement and fun animals and mysteries to solve. There's also new characters and stress on the old friendships. While I enjoyed this book well enough, and will probably continue the series, I didn't find it to be nearly as compelling as the first book. 3 solid stars