The Sea of Trolls Book 3

By Nancy Farmer

Are you ready for the culmination of this epic series? Well, you’re going to have to make it through four hundred more pages, because this book throws you right back into the adventure. You’re going to have to work for that ending.

Jack and Thorgil embark on yet another adventure when their village is threatened by a Draugr (the restless spirit of a dead creature). Searching for a solution, they travel with the Bard back up north towards St. Filian’s, hoping to prevent anyone from dying. Along they way, they encounter many of old characters and even meet some new ones. They are led on what I would describe as a mix of a wild goose chase and an epic quest until they reach their final destination – Notland, the dangerous and wild land of strange creatures that is, unfortunately, not always there.

Why should you read this book?

To finish the series, of course! Surely by now you’re quite committed to the characters and are dying to know what happens in the end. If that’s not enough to convince you, the author ups the mythology and legends that are worked in (there were some that even I didn’t recognize). The characters are, as usual, superb, and really bring the story to light with witty lines and lots of humor. Worldbuilding increases/new places are added as well as old ones are reinforced. Also, if you’ve been following Jack’s struggle between the different worldviews that he is presented with, that culminates in this book (as it should).

And finally, if, like me, you’re a die hard Thorgil fan, this book truly finishes the character arc she started all the way back in The Sea of Trolls. She’s not a sullen little girl now – she’s growing up. She’s faced struggles and trials and gotten back up on her feet every time. She has also become a much more caring, compassionate (at times), and loving character. Some might debate me on this, but read the book! I promise you will enjoy it, and if not, you can fight me with your comments.

Who should read this book?

Like I said last time, if you’ve read the other books in the series, you’re going to be fine. It’s written in the same style with the same type of content. If you haven’t read the other books – what are you doing here? Go read them!

General Stats:

• Genre: Historical Fantasy/Mythology
• Book 3 of 3
• Age: 6th grade or above
• My rating: ★★★★☆

Goodreads Review: (Warning: Contains MAJOR spoilers – read after you’ve read the book!) https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8512966847