Wildwood Imperium is the third book of the Wildwood Chronicles. It's kind of like a modern, Portland based version of the Chronicles of Narnia. The protagonist, Prue is a very independent 12-year-old who lives in the St. John's neighborhood in Portland with her parents and her baby brother Mac. It's slower paced but the vocabulary is extravagant and lengthy. I really enjoyed the language that Colin Meloy uses. It's very sophisticated in some aspects but it's also a little goofy and blunt. The plot line is intriguing and the characters are memorable. Carson Ellis' illustration are breathtaking in that they are realistic while still having the element of animation. I love the creation of new places and the involvement of actual places. The antagonists have depth they aren't just bad. He makes you figure out what's happening on your own without leaving you completely in the dark. I read this because I had read the other two books in the series and they are both equally good. I blew throw the second and third book (which are both about 600 pages) in two weeks. They are filled with quirky language and analogies and loving characters. There's danger, passion, death, strength, evil ghosts made of ivy, talking bears with gold hooks for hands, french revolutionists with a fetish for blowing things up, and a girl with a black bob that can talk to plants. It has everything with the added plus of beautiful illustrations. Colin Meloy's words flow beautifully. I loved all the pictures by Carson Ellis. She is a great illustrator. Her art is similar to the illustrator of The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place, Jon Klassen. There were parts were it was a tad bit slow, but in the end those parts had a purpose in the book. My favorite part was when Elsie and the duct-rats went to rescue Martha and Carol, and the part where Mr.Uthank had a change of heart.
What do You think about Wildwood Imperium (2014)?
This one was a little slow for me and not as engrossing as the first two, but I still enjoyed it.
—jacob
A solid conclusion to an enjoyable trio. The ending felt very odd but still satisfying.
—halliebell1999
The ending was exciting, and tied everything together nicely.
—Rianne
