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ilegnealle's review against another edition
5.0
At first I thought that I liked this book less than the others in the series, because it is so much more violent and graphic. But as I finished it now, I felt the beauty, the realness and the peace around it.
How could I not love how much these animals care for each other and look out for each other? The message is so clear to me - be kind, be brave, be honest. Love the people around you, and love yourself, too. Be thankful for what life has to offer.
I know these books draw heavy on Christian allegory which I'm usually not the biggest fan of. But I grew up Christian as well, and in these books I see all the things that I stand behind that are integral parts of Christianity - to love thy neighbour, to have faith in the good in the world, to do the right thing, even if it is difficult or requires bravery. And, again and again, it shows forgiveness and acceptance for people that are different from us and who have chosen different paths. These books might be the closest thing I have to a bible.
How could I not love how much these animals care for each other and look out for each other? The message is so clear to me - be kind, be brave, be honest. Love the people around you, and love yourself, too. Be thankful for what life has to offer.
I know these books draw heavy on Christian allegory which I'm usually not the biggest fan of. But I grew up Christian as well, and in these books I see all the things that I stand behind that are integral parts of Christianity - to love thy neighbour, to have faith in the good in the world, to do the right thing, even if it is difficult or requires bravery. And, again and again, it shows forgiveness and acceptance for people that are different from us and who have chosen different paths. These books might be the closest thing I have to a bible.
lizaroo71's review against another edition
4.0
this is the fourth installment of this little series and i love it!
i agree that this book definitely picks up the pace lost in the second and third.
the animals of the island of mismantle find themselves assisting swan friends that are under attack by ravens on a neighboring island.
the feisty squirrels, moles, hedgehogs and otters are victorious in warding off the ravens, but the ravens seek retribution.
it's up to king crispin and his circle of friends to come up with crafty ways to save their island.
exciting and always entertaining.
i agree that this book definitely picks up the pace lost in the second and third.
the animals of the island of mismantle find themselves assisting swan friends that are under attack by ravens on a neighboring island.
the feisty squirrels, moles, hedgehogs and otters are victorious in warding off the ravens, but the ravens seek retribution.
it's up to king crispin and his circle of friends to come up with crafty ways to save their island.
exciting and always entertaining.
rayn0n's review
5.0
Perfect. Phenomenal. This series is a true love letter to Redwall, and it fills the corners of my heart that Jacques' series left behind. Like - I can't complain about the end of a 22 book series, it had to end sometime, but I will still never be able to stop seeking out more of Redwall, and this is exactly what I crave. Beautiful in it's own right, and everything I miss every time I pick up a book that isn't Redwall.
bobapearl's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
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? No
5.0
foxgl0v's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
tense
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and War
Moderate: Kidnapping, Slavery, and Colonisation
the_student_of_story's review
4.0
Normally, I prefer more personal stakes for a story, like in Mistmantle Book Three, rather than the all out war of this book. M.I. McAllister thankfully seemed to predict that and crafts a war to remember. The way she interlocks personal stakes with every character amplifies the feeling that the fate of the Isle of Mistmantle hangs in the balance. While there are some inconsistencies with character perspective, this is easily the second best Mistmantle book.