Take a photo of a barcode or cover
thecaptainsquarters 's review for:
Dark Waters
by Katherine Arden
Ahoy there me mateys! Ever since I read the bear and the nightingale, I have been in love with this author’s writing. So of course I have been reading her middle-grade novels because I don’t put age limits on reading. And this was a fun third book. Aye, this is a review of a book three where I will try to post no spoilers but continue at yer own peril . . .
In this one, the gang (Coco, Ollie, and Brian) are supposed to go on a fun cruise on Lake Champlain to search for a sea (lake!) monster! A sea yarn with beasties. I read this one by a lake with the foggy mist roiling across the water as far as the eye could see. And I loved every minute.
This be Brian’s story mostly. The lovely sail turns into a nightmare. There be shipwrecks, ghosts, monsters, a deserted island, a countdown, and of course the Big Bad. This book gave me tingles and I read it in one delicious sitting. It is action packed, creepy, and wonderful.
One of the best parts about this series is that there are consequences for the kids having experienced the prior dangers. Bad dreams, worry, and friendship tensions are all realistic effects of their adventures. And yet, Brian, Ollie, and Coco are still trying to overcome their situations and be understanding of each other. The parents are also very concerned and caring even if they don’t completely understand.
Another element of interest was how the “frenemy” Phil is dealt with in the novel. I can’t get into details because of spoilers but I loved how assumptions on all sides are examined and especially how they are resolved.
This was an excellent book for the beginning of the Halloween season. I am looking forward to the last book in the quartet. So far we have dealt with autumn, winter. and spring Can’t wait for summer’s grand finale. Arrrr!
Side Note: Lake Champlain in Vermont is awesome. I loved it there. As for searching for sea monsters. Not only is their supposed to be one in Lake Champlain but back in the old home port of Baltimore, there is Chessie, the Chesapeake Bay monster. I haven’t seen either of them but I will keep a lookout!
In this one, the gang (Coco, Ollie, and Brian) are supposed to go on a fun cruise on Lake Champlain to search for a sea (lake!) monster! A sea yarn with beasties. I read this one by a lake with the foggy mist roiling across the water as far as the eye could see. And I loved every minute.
This be Brian’s story mostly. The lovely sail turns into a nightmare. There be shipwrecks, ghosts, monsters, a deserted island, a countdown, and of course the Big Bad. This book gave me tingles and I read it in one delicious sitting. It is action packed, creepy, and wonderful.
One of the best parts about this series is that there are consequences for the kids having experienced the prior dangers. Bad dreams, worry, and friendship tensions are all realistic effects of their adventures. And yet, Brian, Ollie, and Coco are still trying to overcome their situations and be understanding of each other. The parents are also very concerned and caring even if they don’t completely understand.
Another element of interest was how the “frenemy” Phil is dealt with in the novel. I can’t get into details because of spoilers but I loved how assumptions on all sides are examined and especially how they are resolved.
This was an excellent book for the beginning of the Halloween season. I am looking forward to the last book in the quartet. So far we have dealt with autumn, winter. and spring Can’t wait for summer’s grand finale. Arrrr!
Side Note: Lake Champlain in Vermont is awesome. I loved it there. As for searching for sea monsters. Not only is their supposed to be one in Lake Champlain but back in the old home port of Baltimore, there is Chessie, the Chesapeake Bay monster. I haven’t seen either of them but I will keep a lookout!