2021 EDIT: I realised I had nearly no memory of anything that happens in this omnibus, so reading it again felt like experiencing it for the first time. And wow what a journey!
In its 600 pages, 'Avalon: Web of Magic Omnibus 1' is cute, sweet, funny, entertaining, engaging, action-packed, and surprisingly dramatic and nuanced, with some clever, coming-of-age themes. Light and dark work well together in these stories. The omnibus is easy for children to get into, understand and enjoy. I especially recommend it to fans of the Magical Girl genre, and anyone nostalgic for that kind of thing.
Friendship and animals are magic!
Final Score: 4/5
Original Review:
A cute, easy-to-read omnibus of the first three books in the 'Avalon: Web of Magic' series for younger readers. Of course older readers can enjoy it as well.
Full of magic, action and heart, this is great for girl power fans who are nostalgic for TV shows such as 'WITCH' and 'Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders' (which 'Avalon: Web of Magic' took inspiration from).
Animal lovers are also sure to enjoy the books, and there is an environmental message in each story. It can get a bit cheesy, but it's fun and harmless. And the stories do have dramatic moments and themes, especially in 'All that Glitters' and, even better, 'Cry of the Wolf'.
The characters are also distinct and surprisingly complex. My favourite is Adriane the "warrior" - she's a sarcastic, thawing ice queen who's also a really cool action girl. Like the other two girls, Emily the caring "healer" and Kara the rich "blazing star", she has a giant heart of gold underneath her insecure exterior. Ozzie, the elf in a ferret's body, reminded me of Daxter from the 'Jak and Daxter' video game series - a comic relief animal mascot. And Phel reminded me greatly of Totoro.
'Avalon: Web of Magic Omnibus 1' - a web of magic indeed, with stories including magical creatures and jewels, mystical powers, dreamcatchers and evil sorceresses. Fantastical, colourful fun.
Final Score: 4/5
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