So, I will start off with the negatives here. I think this is obviously aimed at a younger audience, which isn’t necessarily a negative, but it is something I noticed. It is fairly basic prose, which can sometimes get a little tiring. There were also a lot of exclamation marks, and that often made it seem more juvenile. They weren’t really necessary.However, I still really enjoyed this. Its just a fun story. There’s something about this that just caught my attention, and I really appreciate the way the story is developing. I did miss Mckenna and Tobin, because I didn’t get to see them as much in this installment. However, as a trade-off, I got to see more of Jeriah. I think Bell did a good job of clearly showing how he was different than his brother. I think he struggled with his actions, and how they affected his family. He was frustrated by what his mother did, and determined to make it right. That came through so clearly here. He too, went through the same realization process that Tobin did. He realized the church lied to him, and that the goblins were these intelligent and crafty creatures.The goblins are perhaps my favorite part of this tale, which is as it should be. They’re so clearly characterized, and I think Bell does a good job of making their system clear, and making them likable while showing why they act the way they do. I was happy to see that Cogswhallop returned, and that he was as cranky as ever.I can’t wait to get my hands on the next one. These are probably not the best books I have ever read, both in writing style and plot, but they are just so entertaining. They’re perfect for early spring days with lemonade when you want to sit outside in a hammock and enjoy the lovely weather. Definitely not as good as the first book. Actually, the whole premise of this book seems forced - Makenna and Tobin are stuck in a land that's going to kill them, and now Jeriah has to save them, but first he has to contend with the evil Master Lazur. Ok, once you get past the premise, Jeriah's adventures do seem interesting. I think the magic of the first book was in the ending that was resolved, but not quite resolved - this one just ends with an obvious cliff hanger. Ugh, now I have to wait to read a third book!
What do You think about The Goblin Gate (2010)?
I enjoyed it. Though I really hate having to wait several years for the next one to come out.
—mrinu
A worthy sequel. On to the last book in the trilogy. :)
—jlshylla
The sequel is a big improvement over the first book.
—sabrina1027
I read about a third of this and set it aside.
—metoo
This book was like a roller coaster ride. :)
—Dottiesax
