Review of: On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson - Review

On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson - Review

By Andrew Langer



            I first read On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness with my Mom. It was one of the first books we read together, making this a special memory for me. The title might sound wacky at first, and that never changes. The entire book is full of silly names, lovable characters, and heartwarming scenes. Once you step into Andrew Peterson’s delightful world, it is difficult to step away, and the story is both amusing and adventurous. After finishing the first book, we read the next three, and the last books even had me tearing up.

            On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness follows the three Igiby children on a magical journey through the world of Aerwiar. They live in the small town of Glipwood with their mother Nia and their grandfather Podo.  Glipwood overlooks the wonderous and terrifying cliffs over the dark sea. The town is generally a quiet place, though never truly peaceful because of their ruthless guardians, the Fangs of Dang. (Don’t say I didn’t warn you…) The only day where the three children get a taste of farther cities and lands is on Dragon Day when seemingly the entire continent of Skree gathers to watch an amazing display put on by the Sea Dragons, who rise out of the water and sing to the cliffs for all to hear. However, during the festivities, one of the three Igiby children upsets a fang. After this event, their lives are flipped upside down, and they begin to discover secrets that will completely change their perspective of their lives.

Andrew Peterson somehow managed to write a story that anyone could listen to or read, yet that still encompasses deeper thoughts and ideas. This style of writing only gets more pronounced as the books go on, with each new one having more depth than the last. The story outlines how it is to only know one place and to yearn for travel and adventure. All the characters have a unique personality, and while not overwhelming, there are many small details about life in the town that not many other authors would think to include. For example, on some pages, there are footnotes that give unnecessary information about the world of Aerwiar. While amusing, these footnotes are an important part of the story by immersing the reader further into the story. If you do end up reading the book, I would suggest reading the later books in the series, as they only get better. While I’m not going to say this book is for everybody, for those willing to brave the funny names, it’s a fantastic read that will leave you wanting more. 8/10, but the rest of the series only gets better.

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