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ilegnealle's review against another edition
5.0
I cried through the last 30% of this book.
It could not be any more sad, it could not be any more joyful. It could not be any more perfect.
I don't want to move on to reading anything else right now. Nothing could be more touching than the lives of these little animals who care so deeply for each other, who are true and brave and loyal and always find the beauty and meaning in simple things, and always find ways to show each other how important and loved they are, and are deeply real.
I wish I could keep reading on and on forever - but I think I'll have to resort to rereading these books forever. I know I will.
It could not be any more sad, it could not be any more joyful. It could not be any more perfect.
I don't want to move on to reading anything else right now. Nothing could be more touching than the lives of these little animals who care so deeply for each other, who are true and brave and loyal and always find the beauty and meaning in simple things, and always find ways to show each other how important and loved they are, and are deeply real.
I wish I could keep reading on and on forever - but I think I'll have to resort to rereading these books forever. I know I will.
annalisenak97's review against another edition
5.0
I have waited for 10 years to read this book. And it surpassed my expectations, destroyed me emotionally, and concluded the Mistmantle Chronicles with grace and warmth. Urchin and Crispin's arcs are superb, and any moment with a character who is an otter is full of joy. This book reminded me of the sacrificial love that I am called to as a Christian, as well as the sacrificial love that is demanded from leaders. This book is less action heavy and more emotional than the other books in the series, but it is written beautifully and with such care.
lizaroo71's review against another edition
4.0
as a rule, i am not into reading series. i find that i don't like the feeling of incompletion nor do i like to feel like i have to do required reading.
this series has been an exception for me and i saw it through to book five. i discovered the first in the series at a book fair in my school. and once i met urchin and the other occupants of the isle of mismantle, i was hooked!
in the final book, the valiant animals are battling with mother nature: a rage tide. as the animals prepare to move to higher ground, there is a faction being lead by mossberry, a squirrel with some mental issues.
urchin finds himself in the mist of the rage tide attempting to rescue sepia of the songs, the squirrel he has not yet admitted to being in love with, when she is swept from his hands into the wild ocean. not only are the squirrels, otters, hedgehogs and moles that occupy the island worried about sepia's fate, but two adventurous hedgehogs have chosen this time to explore the island.
the author interweaves the storlines effortlessly and wraps up the fates of all of the mismantle charactesrs with a satisfactory twist.
i have thoroughly enjoyed reading this series and would recommend it to any one with a child older than nine that loves to read and likes animals. there are a lot of animals to keep up with, but it is worth the effort. you fall in love with these characters. i'm sad to see the end of the series.
this series has been an exception for me and i saw it through to book five. i discovered the first in the series at a book fair in my school. and once i met urchin and the other occupants of the isle of mismantle, i was hooked!
in the final book, the valiant animals are battling with mother nature: a rage tide. as the animals prepare to move to higher ground, there is a faction being lead by mossberry, a squirrel with some mental issues.
urchin finds himself in the mist of the rage tide attempting to rescue sepia of the songs, the squirrel he has not yet admitted to being in love with, when she is swept from his hands into the wild ocean. not only are the squirrels, otters, hedgehogs and moles that occupy the island worried about sepia's fate, but two adventurous hedgehogs have chosen this time to explore the island.
the author interweaves the storlines effortlessly and wraps up the fates of all of the mismantle charactesrs with a satisfactory twist.
i have thoroughly enjoyed reading this series and would recommend it to any one with a child older than nine that loves to read and likes animals. there are a lot of animals to keep up with, but it is worth the effort. you fall in love with these characters. i'm sad to see the end of the series.
rachelsnowden's review against another edition
4.0
This was a really lovely series that my kids and I loved reading together. Perhaps it is just the disappointment of the series ending, but I didn't think this was the strongest of the stories. It was still very, very good. It just seemed like there were sort of two storylines leading to a climax at very different times, and one never felt terribly resolved.
Still a beautiful and enjoyable read for our family!
Still a beautiful and enjoyable read for our family!
annamelia's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rayn0n's review against another edition
5.0
A true love letter to Redwall, a marvelous story on its own. I've found a whole knew comfort read series, now I just have to wait for them to republish under a different publisher and see if there's another book in the series. Now pardon me while I go lay down and cry.
blackangel's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
foxgl0v's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
the_student_of_story's review against another edition
2.0
The dangers change with this book, and unfortunately, it's mostly for the worst. I'm not a fan of final books where the antagonist seemingly comes out of nowhere. There are some perspective choices as well that don't work for a final book. In truth, if you were to somehow flip this book and the one preceding it, it would be a more fitting conclusion to the series. Still, the ending is the right combination of bitter and sweet that works so well for endings, and it works as a farewell to the series. If you've read the series this far, it's best to finish the journey.