A review by anniehuizinga
Raven Rise by D.J. MacHale

3.0

Don't get me wrong, it is definitely a good book, but it is just taking me a lot longer to get through than the others as I don't seem to be drawn in as much. First of all I find the Earth territories least exciting because I am most familiar with them (obviously). Secondly, the war and conflict has reached a big point meaning it is the central part of the story and less of the 'myths' and 'magic' are included. While we do finally get more information on the purpose of the travellers (or at least a promise of those answers) it is one of the 'lesser' books in the series. But with 10 books some are bound to stand out less. I will however congratulate the development of the more 'evil' travellers in a way that we get to see their perspective as well.
*later edit*: The ending is definitely highly emotional and didn't see it coming, an ending which has gotten me so hyped up for the last book now.