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Ritter, William

Deepest, Darkest

320 pp. | Algonquin | June, 2021 | Trade ISBN 978-1-64375-092-7 $16.95 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-64375-165-8 $15.95
(2) 4-6 Oddmire series. The third book of Ritter's Oddmire trilogy (Changeling, rev. 9/19, and sequel) sees the four friends--Tinn, Cole, Fable, and Evie--making their way into the depths of a mine, searching for Tinn and Cole's father, who disappeared there many years ago. The plot they unearth is "pretty standard apocalypse, really": an effort by the "delvers" and their Lowest of Low Priests to unleash fire and chaos. In thwarting and surviving this threat, the skills and qualities of each friend are vital, underscoring and deepening their team bonds. This is very much an action story, with abundant visual description and an accessible writing style that ranges from epic prophecy to contemporary vernacular (the collapse of the world is ushered in with a sound "like when someone tried to eat crackers in the back of the classroom during reading time without anybody noticing"). Populated by a variety of folkloric beings such as spriggans, elves, nymphs, goblins, kobbolds, and ­fairies, along with a few humans, Ritter's fantasy offers plenty of playful interest as a world of its own. Black-and-white spot illustrations enhance the immersive qualities of setting and action.
Reviewer: Deirdre F. Baker | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2021

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