Author: S.E. Grove
Publisher: Viking, 2016
Pages: 432 p.
Source: VOYA
Compensation: None
Read: May 2016
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| S.E. Grove's The Crimson Skew |
The Crimson Skew is the third and
final book in the Mapmaker’s Trilogy,
a fantasy series unlike any other. The first two books (The Glass Sentence and The
Golden Specific) set up the main plot. In 1799 the world experienced what
is known as the Great Disruption—all of the continents were strangely pulled
out of time and put back in different eras. Nearly a century later, Sophia and
Theo, two young friends searching for answers in this disjointed universe,
continue on their separate journeys in this exhilarating conclusion to the
trilogy. Sophia is closer than ever to finding out the truth about the
disappearance of her parents. Theo is forced to fight in a war he does not
believe in, while Sophia’s Uncle Shadrack is forced to work in a government he
does not believe in. They all have very important roles to play in the final
battle and the future of the world.
S.E. Grove has created a wonderfully unique series with
multiple layers for students and teachers to explore. On the surface, this is
an entertaining fantasy and adventure story for kids. Deeper, there are themes
of xenophobia and racism and how people’s actions have an affect on the world
on a fundamental level. The Crimson Skew
and the entire trilogy are great fun books to read, as well as perfect choices
for book groups and class reading.
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