The last couple installments of the Fables trade back books have been good but not as excellent as previous books in the series. This book however was truly excellent. I really enjoyed it a lot.
Bigbys and Snows children are growing up and being forced to assume responsibilities. Winter inherited her kingdom in the last book and this book focuses on Therese and Dare. Therese follows her creepy toy boats advice and ends up in Toyland. Toyland is a land inhabited by evil toys that needs a new Queen. As Therese struggles to survive and struggles with her sanity, her brother Dare sets off to try and find her.
This was an excellent installment in this series. I loved the adventures in Toyland and how involved we are getting with Bigbys and Snows kids. The prophecy about Bigbys and Snows kids is slowly coming to light. Weve meet the child that will become a king, in this story we read about the child that does an evil thing and the child that dies to stop her.
The evil toy kingdom is one thats been written about before. Mike Raichts The Stuff of Legend graphic novels do an excellent job exploring a similar theme. This is a dark story and it is very well done. I love how the story wraps up and what Therese decides to do to atone.
There is also a side story about the Fables going to explore Mister Darks old castle and finding Nurse Sprat.
The illustration was excellent and in keeping with previous installments. Fans of the series should be pleased with this addition, its one of the best Fables installments released in a while.
Overall a very solid addition to the Fables series. I really enjoyed reading more about Snow and Bigbys children and how they are slowly fulfilling the prophecy. This whole series is recommended to fans of fairy tales and urban fantasy who love graphic novels.
Bigbys and Snows children are growing up and being forced to assume responsibilities. Winter inherited her kingdom in the last book and this book focuses on Therese and Dare. Therese follows her creepy toy boats advice and ends up in Toyland. Toyland is a land inhabited by evil toys that needs a new Queen. As Therese struggles to survive and struggles with her sanity, her brother Dare sets off to try and find her.
This was an excellent installment in this series. I loved the adventures in Toyland and how involved we are getting with Bigbys and Snows kids. The prophecy about Bigbys and Snows kids is slowly coming to light. Weve meet the child that will become a king, in this story we read about the child that does an evil thing and the child that dies to stop her.
The evil toy kingdom is one thats been written about before. Mike Raichts The Stuff of Legend graphic novels do an excellent job exploring a similar theme. This is a dark story and it is very well done. I love how the story wraps up and what Therese decides to do to atone.
There is also a side story about the Fables going to explore Mister Darks old castle and finding Nurse Sprat.
The illustration was excellent and in keeping with previous installments. Fans of the series should be pleased with this addition, its one of the best Fables installments released in a while.
Overall a very solid addition to the Fables series. I really enjoyed reading more about Snow and Bigbys children and how they are slowly fulfilling the prophecy. This whole series is recommended to fans of fairy tales and urban fantasy who love graphic novels.
