Name: Obernewtyn
ISBN: 9781459620698

Isobelle Carmody

n a world struggling back from the brink of apocalypse, life is harsh. But for Elspeth Gordie, born with enhanced mental abilities that would see her sterilised or burned if discovered, it is also dangerous. Ages 13+ 1988 CBC Book of the Year Award, Shorlisted (Older Readers)

The Obernewtyn Chronicles

Obernewtyn

Obernewtyn (Obernewtyn Chronicles)

Justine Rose

**3.75
I've really enjoyed this book, but at the same time, it hasn't made much of a lasting impression on me. Will be continuing with the series.

While I have found the plot so far fairly generic (dystopian world after a big tragedy, youth that are in danger because of abilities) I really enjoyed this book. I'm not sure whether this is due to the style of writing or Isobelle Carmody's mystical narration of the story. What I do know is that this story granted me that magic that good fantasy novels possess. It allowed me to be drawn into another world and be consumed by the goings-on. 

I enjoyed Elspeth as the main character, she did not have any annoying characteristics that some YA books allow their protagonist's to endear, however I am hoping that she grows throughout the later books. I love Maruman, he his endearing yet with true feline attitude, and yet his trances intrigue me and make me want to learn more about him beyond Elspeth's side.

I will no doubt be venturing onto the next book in this series, hoping to learn more about the Beforetime, the development of Obernewtyn, and what is in store for Elspeth and her new companions.

Apurv Verma

Kahli Scott

Khoi K

Belle

Lydia Ford

Ri Liu

Jon Dubielzyk

Paul McCarthy

In a world struggling back from the brink of apocalypse, life is harsh. But for Elspeth Gordie, born with enhanced mental abilities that would see her sterilised or burned if discovered, it is also dangerous.

Obernewtyn The Obernewtyn Chronicles

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