Abandoned at birth in the perilous Deepwoods, Twig Verginix is brought up by a family of woodtrolls. One cold night, Twig does what no woodtroll has ever done before – he strays from the path (Goodreads).
In terms of world-building and visual accompaniments, Stewart and Riddell's series is perhaps unparalleled. Countless fantastical creatures being unveiled through the eyes of a relatable and likable protagonist in Twig is a foolproof strategy used brilliantly by the authors. The countless adventures he experiences throughout the plot might seem a bit repetitive after a while, but the imagination and variety implemented in each is enough to make them each unique in their own right. The fast paced, high-stakes adventures are balanced out with slower ones which also serve to develop Twig's character, and so pacing is far from an issue, but that being said, there is some room for character development overall. The climax on the Edge itself is executed well, with the final declaration of independence from our protagonist being a solid emotional moment. Although the authors do not gamble on much in terms of development and plot, the imagination showcased in the world they set up make it an excellent novel. 8.6/10
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