What do You think about Dark Moon (2003)?
I'm kind of ambivalent about these books. They're excellent fantasy for young readers, which seem to be the target audience.This installment introduces moral conflict and the possibility that creatures other than the unicorns, though different, may have their own story, nobility, and right to exist that doesn't require the unicorns' say. We start to see a world with infinite shades of gray instead of the black and white we started the series with.I read this one quickly. The plot doesn't bog down too much, overall, but the building up of the injustices that were happening as the winter wore on might seem to drag to some. Several characters develop, or are revealed to have, added depth, which is especially welcome in the lack of teenage rebellion.This book is light, quick, and possesses a moral that doesn't big it down. Worth reading.
—Bobbi Jo
I'm on a big fantasy kick right now and picked up this series again, which I originally read as a preteen. I'm impressed by how much they've lived up to my positive memories of them, particularly this book. This moves at a quicker pace, and the various races of fantastic creatures that appealed so much to my younger self are explored more. The characters are better realized in this book, with a lot of the more peripheral characters in book one getting attention. The plot of this one is strong and keeps you hooked, particularly Jan's stay amongst human owned horses. The prose is clear and vivid. Overall, this series is a good pick for any fantasy or xenofiction fan.
—Nena
