The Oddmire, Book 3 Deepest, Darkest..., William Ritter
The Oddmire, Book 3 Deepest, Darkest..., William Ritter
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The Oddmire, Book 3: Deepest, Darkest

Author: William Ritter

Series: Oddmire

Narrator: Jonathan Todd Ross

Unabridged: 7 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/22/2021


Synopsis

The third adventure in the beloved fantasy series full of folklore and mayhem, from the creator of Jackaby.
 
Brothers Cole and Tinn are determined to solve a mystery almost as old as they are: What happened to their long-missing father?
 
Joseph Burton vanished without a trace, leaving the babies’ mother to raise them—one human, one a goblin changeling—alone. Some say Joseph abandoned his family, others that he met foul play looking for a way to get rid of the changeling imposter. Cole is determined to learn his father’s true fate, so he and Tinn set out on a dangerous quest to the deepest, most deadly limits of the Oddmire—with the help of Evie, expert on the creatures of the Wild Wood, and Fable, the indomitable half human, half fairy.

Meanwhile a shudder runs through the forest. Increasingly powerful earthquakes shake the land, sinkholes form, and the spriggans, trolls, and other creatures along their path speak of an ancient evil on the rise . . .

In the third book of the Oddmire series, New York Times bestselling author William Ritter takes readers on an unforgettable journey of family, fate, and a dangerous, magical forest.
 

About William Ritter

William Ritter began writing the Jackaby series in the middle of the night when his son was still an infant. After getting up to care for him, Will would lie awake, his mind creating rich worlds and fantasies--such as the one in New Fiddleham. Will lives and teaches in Springfield, Oregon. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by Carmen on January 13, 2023

4,5/5 So, here I am, thinking this is a trilogy, but the ending of this book leaves so much open for a 4th book, I wonder if it'll ever come. If not, however, this was still a solid enough ending, though slightly bittersweet. Impossibly, the stakes were raised even higher in this third/final book, tho......more

Goodreads review by Laura on May 26, 2021

This one took a little while to get into, but I raced through the last two thirds of the book. Love this series!!......more

Goodreads review by Carina on October 27, 2020

This book is not coming out until next summer. And yet I could not resist reading it right away, after I got approved for an eARC via Edelweiss. And I do not regret it for one moment. This book was so very perfect. And I loved every moment of it. Five stars for sure. I will do my best to share a mos......more

Goodreads review by katayoun on July 06, 2021

i really like these series and these characters. this was not my favorite and yet i liked that they were growing into their own. the fantasy, magical part was a little unmagical, kind of more action-y. (view spoiler)[the ending was a bit sad but also hopeful, can't see cole and tinn being so far apart. (hide spoiler)] looking for......more

Goodreads review by Yub Yub Commander on January 29, 2021

I would say, for me, this may have been the weakest book of the series. The plot felt fairly formulaic compared to the other two books. The boys get mixed up in something, peril and mayhem ensues, they fight a fight or there is a form of conflict, and the boys come out at the end. That being said, I......more


Quotes

“In a lovely, successful inversion of expectation, the boys and their friends bring protective adult family along on their dangerous adventure . . . Cinematic adventure and hope amid darkness, flavored with silliness: a winner.”
Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Populated by a variety of folkloric beings such as spriggans, elves, nymphs, goblins, kobbolds, and fairies, along with a few humans, Ritter’s fantasy offers plenty of playful interest as a world of its own. Black-and-white spot illustrations enhance the immersive qualities of setting and action.”
The Horn Book Magazine

Praise for The Oddmire, Book 2: The Unready Queen

"The Oddmire series' memorable, inspiring characters are full of heart and, combined with the enchanting magic surrounding them, form the strong core of a burgeoning fantasy classic."
Booklist, starred review

“In another brilliantly written visit to Oddmire, Ritter returns to an already magical place filled with danger and intrigue, and adds a new chapter to an outstanding series. VERDICT Those who loved book one will adore book two. A wonderful addition to the series and to young fantasy collections.”
School Library Journal, starred review

"Ritter deftly executes the all-too-timely theme of racist demagoguery—and profiting from it—in a way that is realistic yet hopeful. He also leavens it with humor: Fable, particularly, is a reliable source of silliness and fart jokes . . . Captivating adventure, magical friendship, and just the right amount of goofiness."
--Kirkus Reviews