Redwall by Brian Jacques <- November 1, 2021

[Ashley W]

A quest to recover a legendary lost weapon by bumbling young apprentice monk, mouse Matthias.

Redwall Abbey, tranquil home to a community of peace-loving mice, is threatened by Cluny the Scourge savage bilge rat warlord and his battle-hardened horde. But the Redwall mice and their loyal woodland friends combine their courage and strength.

[Ashley W]

Chapter 3
(view spoiler)[ I love how colorful these little mouse characters are! They're adorable. Except Cluny, of course. And how it is so medieval. I love it! (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 14
(view spoiler)[ Oh, no, poor little Matthias! Shadow is rough. Of course, Cluny isn't going to help anyone. These little mice are so brave. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 17
(view spoiler)[ Back leg fighter. haha I love Basil stag Hare already. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

End of Book 1
(view spoiler)[ I really like it so far! There is a lot of action and the alternating POVs for Matthias and Cluny keep things moving and we know what's happening. Everyone is really starting to appreciate Matthias and I think that the rats will turn on Cluny soon, especially if he promotes weasels. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Book 2 Chapter 1
(view spoiler)[ I don't know that I would take directions from a baby squirrel lol (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Book 2 Chapter 5
(view spoiler)[ These foxes are crafty. I like Sela. lol I hope it works out for the mice. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Book 2 Chapter 11
(view spoiler)[ I really like that even though Matthias is the 'hero' of the story, they all have their chance to shine like Bethusala just did. Can't wait till they get the sword (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Book 2 Chapter 17
(view spoiler)[ That was a big win for them! And Basil is such a dramatic hero. haha (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Book 2 Chapter 19
(view spoiler)[ Asmodeus is such a fitting end for Chickenhound. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

End of Book 2
(view spoiler)[ I really liked all the action through this part of the book. The first part set it up, but there was a lot of fighting and manipulation and searching for the sword. And all the characters played a role and had a unique voice. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Book 3 Chapter 6
(view spoiler)[ That snake is intense! The name Asmodeus is going to be stuck in my head. Also, I keep thinking on Amadeus the movie. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Finished
(view spoiler)[ That last battle was epic. I really liked how Matthias tricked Cluny in the end. This one seems to have wrapped up well for everyone and I definitely want to read more. (hide spoiler)]

[Krystal]

11% (view spoiler)[ I loved this series as a kid. So far Cluny is a terrible rat! Definitely makes a good villain. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Krystal wrote: "11% [spoilers removed]"

This is my first time reading it. I know I would have loved it if I'd found it.

[Krystal]

16% (view spoiler)[ I like Constance the badger. She's feisty! I want to know more about Cluny's dreams about Martin. (hide spoiler)]

[Krystal]

I had to put this back on hold but I'm first so should get it quickly.