Endling #2: The First audiobook

The continuing story of the intrepid team of Byx (the Dairne), Tobble (the Wobbyk), Khara Donati (human), Renzo (human thief), and Gambler (the Felivet) to find out if Byx is the last of her species as they seek Dairneholme, a mythical sentient island. Meanwhile, war is coming between species and Khara believes this is senseless, and wants her friends' help to avoid calamity. As they trek, they make new friends of an insect species (the Terramants), water creatures (the Natites), and Sabito Seventalon (the Riverhawk.) The team has to split up to pursue separate agendas, with Khara seeking to lead her clan and unite with age-old rivals, while Byx, Maxyn, and Sabito continue to search for dairnes. Applegate's imagination for creatures is great, and the camaraderie among her characters make this series memorable (think Lord of the Rings.)

Language: CleanViolence: Clean, mentions of blood, people dying, but not too graphic.Magic: A little bit of magic, just mentions of small spells. like a concealment spell on sword and small stuff, nothing weird.Eeee!!! Yay! I loved this!!!!!!!!💖💖💖 Renzo is the bestest-bestest-bestest!!!!!🥰 I love that guy!!!! Khara was nice in this one, but so oblivious to Renzo's feelings, oh dear😂 Tobble is just..ejcjdjsk.....the best friend I think anyone could have!!! Gambler was still AWESOME!!!!💖🥰 I didn't like Byx as much as I did in the first book but she is still a great character! Great development! Maxyn and Sabito were a nice touch to the group!I loved the theme of this one a lot!!! Very powerful! Beautiful character arcs!!!!!! The action was well placed and it is definitely one of those books were you just keep reading! It is really easy to read and I liked those books every now in then so this is a great series!!!! Awesome book!!!!!💖💖👏👏👏10+

I have to thank Byx and his friends for the 3 hours of sleep that I got the other night. When I finally shut off the light early in the morning, I couldn’t get Byx and his journey off my mind so I woke up early grabbed my book light and finished it. I only had to reread a small section of this book as I got confused with all the different character names and the different places but otherwise, I enjoyed it and I really enjoyed the relationships within it. I thought the novel ended with a small cliffhanger, so yes, I am anxiously awaiting until the next book comes out but I can’t find anything telling me when this is going to occur. I just hope I don’t cry when it does. This book begins exactly where book one left off at, as we have Byx and his friends out on their journey, searching for more dairnes. This book does a great job of setting up the novel, as it reintroduces the characters and the plot from the previous book. I would suggest reading book one as it will provide a more complete background on the story and will help set the tone but you can just read this book on its own and not be lost. As the group makes their way, they come upon Razorgulls (you have to love all the creative creatures that are in this series). This is just the first set of such creatures that the friends will have to deal with as they search for more of Byx’s kin. Coming upon a village, they realize that it is ran by natites. The travelers had hoped that they could cruise past this village but the natites aren’t letting them leave until they get what they want. Now it’s up to Byx and his friends to do exactly what the natites want so they can continue on. I enjoyed how each of them pulled for one another, they backed each other up and they wanted each other to succeed. Each of them, gives it their all, in everything that they do and they appreciate each other. They’re like a band of brothers. I am really enjoying this series and can’t wait for the next book.

Que j'aime cette série ! ♥ Cf. Le monde de Nedarra, tome 1 : Celle qui resteSa parution VF a hélas correspondu avec le chaos que l'on sait donc accordez-lui une petite chance d'exister. Encore un tome pour connaître son dénouement. Argh. #frustration

I don't even know how to put my love for these books into words.I read the first book not even two month ago and I already want to reread it. To be fair, I did enjoy the first book more but I obviously still loved this one. I just feel so comfortable with these characters and OF COURSE I love Tobble ...I mean how can you not? Miss Applegate is really on the best way to become my favourite author. So excited for the third book!

Another fantastic book in this series, but I still want even more from this author and this world. Although this only came out in May, I am more than ready for another book and to continue this story! It has such captivating characters, and is just so unique in the world of fantasy that it's a real stand out. I did feel like the final chapters and situations came across as a little rushed, but overall I was satisfied with the book and it didn't drop my rating. I ended up having to buy this as an ebbok because no where had the paperback/hardcover locally, but I still want a physical copy one day to match in with my set.This is a fantastic Middle Aged Fantasy but I still feel like at times it veers more in YA territory (I have no problem with that, just a fact) just because the story is about what looks like a walking, talking dog doesn't mean you should underestimate this story or the fullness of this world. I absolutely adored it and I think everyone should be reading it! Five stars.

While the group continues their search for Dairnes in Dreyland, they come across greater dangers than the ones they faced in Nedarra. As war brews between the two nations, they find themselves in the midst of a rebellion.I ended up loving the First even more than the Last. It was nearly impossible to put down as the excitement continued to build up. I was fully engrossed in this enchanting and beautiful world that Applegate has created. The world is so vibrant and full of life and the characters were just as interesting. They all continued to develop throughout the novel. Byx had to learn to lead and trust in her own judgement and Tobble was able to show more of his unique abilities. Khara got to show more of her strength and her dedication to the future of Nedarra and her family. There was never a dull moment and I’m excited for the battles and adventures to come.I received an ARC through a Goodreads giveaway.

This series is truly something special. Wonderfully written, with multi-faceted characters, a magical world, and most of all, a big heart. I am so glad the second installment rose to the high bar set by the first. I really hope ENDLING gets more attention from young readers.

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De Eindeling deel 1 vond ik een groot avontuur. Ik leefde helemaal mee met Byx. Ik hoopte dat deel 2 nog beter was. En dat was het grotendeels! De spanning wordt goed opgebouwd, halverwege denk je dat Byx haar doel al heeft bereikt, maar dat blijkt niet helemaal zo te zijn. Daardoor weet je eigenlijk niet wat het verhaal verder gaat brengen. De eerste helft is vrij voorspelbaar, maar daarna niet meer.Op de achterkant schrijft Billy Bones altijd drie woorden die het verhaal omschrijven. Deze keer zijn dat de woorden: avontuur, spanning en verslavend. Hier ben ik het zeker mee eens! Ik zou nog een vierde woord willen toevoegen: vriendschap. Vriendschap is namelijk een groot thema in deze serie. Kan je vrienden worden met iedereen? Zijn ze te vertrouwen?Ten Strijde is weer een avontuur voor Byx, met vreugde, tegenslag en verrassingen. Byx groeit van onzekere pup uit tot een zelfverzekerde dariene. En niet alleen door wat ze doet, maar ook met wie ze alles onderneemt. Op een bepaald moment in het boek had ik wel meer vreugde verwacht, maar het bleef een beetje koeltjes. Verder vond ik dit weer een geweldig avontuur! Alle avonturenverhalenlezers zouden deze serie moeten lezen!Op een voorkant staat een sticker met de tekst “VOOR STOERE LEZERS getipt door fans van De Grijze Jager”. Ik heb van Grijze Jager ooit een boek gelezen, maar was daar zelf nooit op gekomen om mee te vergelijken. Die boeken zijn volgens mij ook heel avontuurlijk, dus dat zal wel goed zitten 😉 Ik denk dat mensen die van Bravelands houden, deze Eindeling serie ook kunnen waarderen.

As good as the first, although I only cried half the time instead of the whole time, which was a welcomed relief. Same themes come alive with lovable characters: friendship, courage, loyalty. This one introduces an emphasis on respect, tolerance, leadership, the interdependence of species, and all of the ethical questions that come with war. Does the end justify the means? Is it possible to fight a just war? What makes a good leader? Readers will see tyrannical monarchs fighting for power and when considering which side to choose, will see that there is another option. I genuinely look forward to the third book even though this is a kid's book. It's that good.

4.5¿Les duele saber que ya llega el final de una trilogía que aman?Simplemente, algo maravilloso. Una historia que va mejorando a medida que pasan las páginas. Quiero destacar el progreso y desarrollo que tuvieron sus personajes. Desde Byx como una cachorra insegura pero inteligente, hasta que se encaminó en una aventura, determinada y con una postura que poco a poco fue alcanzando un rol de líder. Hasta Tobble, una criatura indefensa que se ganó el respeto de todos. Kharu una ladronzuela que rastreaba hasta ser una verdadera guía. Cada uno de sus personajes tiene lo que muchas novelas de fantasía carecen: una voz propia. Un arco digno. Esta segunda entrega supera por mucho a la primera. Se torna algo más oscura (como las verdaderas aventuras deben ser) y a su vez, continúa siendo una historia preciosa con enseñanzas y mucho terreno por llenar. El mundo continúa creciendo en desarrollo y descripción y es algo increíble. Aún posee ese aspecto de novela infantil/juvenil que impide que adopte un tono más caótico. Es decir: algunas cosas se solucionan muy fácil y choco con eso un poco, ya que en la guerra no todo es cuento de hadas (aunque hay varios momentos que intentan y logran demostrar eso, aunque falte más). La historia fue mejorando poco a poco y continúa con los sucesos de la primera entrega. Es una novela lleva de esperanza y dinamismo. No me queda más que decir que, espero con ansias leer la tercera parte y ver dónde desemboca todo. La autora tiene un manejo de su pluma que no deja nada que desear y te atrapa en su telaraña; llegando a sospechar el futuro mismo de sus personajes. La historia puede tomar cualquier rumbo en cualquier momento (y ahí es cuándo choco contra la pared y necesito que se vuelva un poco más adulta en ese aspecto). Una secuela que alucina, atrapa y no puedes soltar hasta llegar al final.

A-Ma-Zing. When's the third book coming? And the Fourth? And the Fifth? Must-read.