The Edge of Worlds: Volume Four of the Books of the Raksura

Moon is the hero we all aspire to be, basically a really nice guy in a tough situation. The author writes a very fast moving story of an original idea. So often, fantasy stories fit a standard interchangeable outline. Not this one.

Another awesome adventure in the Three Worlds, with interesting new peoples and places, as well as favourites from the earlier books. The plot looks back further into the history of the world and the Raksura while following up on themes of continuing change in the world from older stories. The dynamics between the characters and the world itself are as engrossing as the story. I hope Wells continues to tell stories in this world and about these characters for a long time.

More of the amazing Raksura - the world building for this series is so amazing - I'm sad this is the second from last book.

I love the series, my favorite of all time

This is the sixth book in the Books of the Raksura fantasy series, following after three novels and two story collections, all of which I have gobbled up in the past five weeks. I have one potentially helpful observation about the book, which is that it is NOT a standalone part of the Raksura saga, ending with a great deal unresolved.Beyond that, I can reiterate my comments on earlier books. #1) I like these books very, very much. #2) There are many strengths to the series, but the single one that matters most to me is the characters. I love the main characters, most especially Moon (the central figure) and Stone, both of whom have joined my group of favorite fictional characters, even though I first met them five weeks ago. #3) The worldbuilding is superb. I think it would appeal to readers who enjoy reading about alien civilizations in science fiction -- this series is fantasy, not science fiction, but does an excellent job showing a variety of different intelligent species. #4) There are many elements that create a sense of wonder, from the shapeshifting Raksura themselves, to vast leviathans, to flying ships, to strange ancient ruins, to fantastical trees, to ancient higher-technology ruins.Did I mention how very much I like Moon? I did? Shall I say it one more time? I love Moon :-)Highly, highly recommended, though anyone new to the Raksura should begin with book one, "The Cloud Roads."About my reviews: I try to review every book I read, including those that I don't end up enjoying. The reviews are not scholarly, but just indicate my reaction as a reader, reading being my addiction. I am miserly with 5-star reviews; 4 stars means I liked a book very much; 3 stars means I liked it; 2 stars means I didn't like it (though often the 2-star books are very popular with other readers and/or are by authors whose other work I've loved).