Yesterday Sarah Pinault of GeekMom posted a great review of The Monster in the Hollows. After a brief recap of book 2 and some enticing and spoiler-free hints of the themes in book 3, she settles in to talk about what she loved most about this installment of the Saga: The women.
This book definitely finds a better balance between male and female characters, and while Janner and Kalmar develop, it is the growth and strength of the various female characters that really stand out here. Nia’s relationship with her childhood friend. Leeli’s growing position in her guild. Sara, just for Sara alone.
Another great line from this review: “If North! Or Be Eaten showed us a world outside of Glipwood, The Monster in the Hollows shows us just how interconnected everything and everyone actually is.” I agree. Thank you, Sarah! Readers, for more on Nia, Leeli, and Sara (and a few illustrations from the book itself!), click through to read the rest of Sarah’s review.