Alcatraz Versus the Knights of Crystallia. Brandon Sanderson. 2009. 299 pages. [Source: Library]
First sentence: So there I was, hanging upside down underneath a
gigantic glass bird, speeding along at a hundred miles an hour above the
ocean, in no danger whatsoever.
Premise/plot: This is the third book in the Alcatraz fantasy series. IN
this one, Alcatraz and company arrive at last in the Free Kingdoms, in
Nalhalla. Alcatraz wrestles with fame and ego in this one. Though raised
in the Hushlands in a Librarian-controlled nation, he's FAMOUS in
Nalhalla already, even starring in his own book series. (The book series
being written by the Prince himself). Open up one of his books, and his
theme music plays. You don't really get more famous than Alcatraz
Smedry, of course, it's not really, truly HIM that is famous, more an
idea of him. Also in this one, Bastille is put on trial. Will she be
stripped of knighthood? How long will her punishment last? I should also
not forget to mention that the LIBRARIANS want to come to peaceful
terms and end the war at last. But Alcatraz and his friends suspect the
WORST. But so many people want peace that they seem willing to give the
Librarians the benefit of the doubt....
My thoughts: This one is an action-packed read full of fun and humor. I
love this series. And I think I enjoyed this third book even more than
the first two books. Folsom was a great new character to
introduce--loved his talent, by the way. And it was nice to meet a
librarian who wasn't evil for a change!!!
ETA: I reread this one in December 2022. I've reread the first three books in the series. I am enjoying the reread so much. The last time I read this book was 2016. It's been just long enough that there is so much that is 'new' to me. These books are holding up well, in my opinion.
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