I've lost count of the amount of times I've read these books. I lost count around fifty. Garth Nix, from beginning to end I couldn't put these books down if i wanted to. I found myself absorbed in the flow of this book, in the world of Tal and Milla. In the thick plot and in the mystical world of AENIR, a magnificent read with an expertly wound plot and truly unforgettable characters.This book is amazing, especially since it's written, to quote Tal's eccentric great uncle, "Back when frogs had l...

Another great series by Nix, it's not trying to be more adult than it is. I'm enjoying the first three books and will finish the series.

*3.75 out of 5 Stars*Though having read a story like this in other novels, this bind up of the first half of the series was very fun to read and it read super quick, despite this being 650 pages. My first taste of Garth Nix, and I now see why people revere him.

I got this book on sale fortunately. Its absolutely terrible. In a conversation that didn't happen to be about this book, but is totally relevant my sister said to me that I shouldn't judge books written for young audiences so harshly, that you don't have to be a good writer to write for kids. I absolutely and emphatically disagree. You should be a better writer to write for kids. You are part of their education. This book was the worst mimicry of every actually good sci fi and fantasy story eve...

I'm going to be truthful here, I don't actually remember everything about these books. I read them when I was a wee one. I'm sure you're wondering why on Earth I'd give it such a high ranking if I don't remember much about it. Well, I might not remember every detail about the books, but I do remember how much I enjoyed them and how I couldn't wait to turn the page to see what happened next. I remember how excited I was after I read the ending and how mock-excited my parents were, because they kn...

I read vols. 1-3 and really liked the story. Going to read 4-6. Like the way Garth Nix develops his characters...they change and behave as young adults while confronting adult problems and dealing with friendships and cultural differences. The society is solidly formed and the societal system quite complete. The creatures are also interesting.

i read this book in about a month. it was really long but it was one one of the best books i have ever read. it was very exciting and if you are into the whole fiction thing then this is a really good book.

The Seventh Tower series was just not up to Nix's normal standards. It was enjoyable, but you could tell he was constrained by the story concept that came from Henson.

Absolutely best series I have read. Better than Harry Potter! So creative, so fun, action, every page you are holding your breath about what will happen. Girl and boy heroes who rock! Yay!

Been holding onto this book for years so I thought I'd give it a whirl.This is an omnibus edition containing the first three books of The Seventh Tower, a middle grade fantasy series by Garth Nix, commissioned by Lucasfilm's books department.The worldbuilding did not disappoint, which is not surprising for Garth Nix. The characters got a little annoying, though. I was particularly disgusted that the main character had some pretty despicable first reactions when a companion got injured ("Maybe I

Two stars because it's harmless and has some interesting ideas. That being said I have rated other books two stars that I think are better than this one. This was a bit of a groaner to get through, as it has some problems.I'm not a fan of the fact that each book can't stand on it's own due to it being one long novel split into six books. I also think it uses "action! things happening! wowie!" as a replacement of character development and interesting plot, making it feel as though important plot

"The Seventh Tower," which brings together the first three books in his Seventh Tower series, lots of ice, lots of alien monsters, and the weird trips to magical realms. Tal is desperate, his father is mysteriously missing, and his mother is terribly ill. The only way he can keep his family from being demoted to Underfolk is by getting a primary Sunstone, and using it to claim a Spirit Shadow in the world of Aenir. In my opinion this is a wonderful book to read because of the majestic world that...

I mostly wanted to read this because it was the first true fantasy series I started back in elementary school. I only remembered vague details and couldn't remember the ending (because it turns out I only read the first 3 books and never read the last 3), so I wanted to pick it up again. Found out I have a very shitty memory - I remembered the opening chapter and something that happens in the beginning of the third book but NOTHING about the actual plot!All in all, it's an average fantasy series...

Book 1: The Fall 3.5 starsBook 2: Castle 4 starsBook 3: Aenir 4 starsOverall 4 stars.A great -though not precisely original- story with some interesting world & magic concepts, all written in a language which could be easily read by a young audience. There was a lot of action happening and a good amount of excitement going around, though the 3rd book ended on a nice big cliffhanger and I haven't got the other books yet which is a little annoying.I look forward to seeing where Tal & Milla will en...

Great story with an interesting premise of a society that lives totally in darkness and the sun stones they need to create light to survive. It’s skewed more to a younger audience but I still really enjoyed the first three books of the series and I’d definitely seek out the rest to find the conclusion of the story.

This is a great book with an awesome premise and amazing execution. You feel like it’s all so familiar , yet so different.

Exciting to finally read something I picked up as a child

A children's book that is age appropriate, fast moving, and fun.

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I remember reading this series when I was a kid, it was probably the first fantasy series I was introduced to. Rereading it as an adult I felt the same warmth that I had reading it as a child. While there are certain elements of it that my bother me now as an adult, overall I think the series is a good "soft" fantasy series to use and an introduction for those ages 8-12. I look forward to introducing The Seventh Tower to my son and daughter when they reach that age.

The Veil blocks out all sunlight, locking the world in eternal winter. The only people are the Chosen in their Castle, and the Icecarls who roam the icy lands.Such is the setting of Garth Nix's "The Seventh Tower," which brings together the first three books in his Seventh Tower series -- lots of ice, lots of alien monsters, and the odd trip into a magical otherworld. It's a less complicated story than his works for older readers, but Nix's exceptional writing and a strong pair of lead character...

Well I finally finished this book. It took me a while because a) life and b) it didn't hold my interest very well. This book was recommended to me by my little brother. And while the story is original and contains unfamiliar ideas and creatures (which give the story an aura of mystery and intrigue) I have to say that it wasn't written very well. I understand that this is a series for children, but I also feel like children's authors have that much more of a responsibility to write well. The book...

Garth Nix shows his mastery in creating worlds once again, using a combination of magic and sun stones. The plot was slow to develop, but as always the characters were efficient, but not too efficient, knowledgeable, but definitely did not know everything, and actually had differences.One thing I love about Nix's books is his character if they can't do something, it's not because the author needed more fillers, it's because they literally can't, and are consistent in that. The plotline was excel...

The Seventh TowerI just finished the book “The Seventh Tower.” This book is about a boy named Tal who has a ring that controls a shadow guardian. He currently only has the trainer shadow but is about to go through a ceremony where he will get his actual guardian that he picks himself. A evil person high up in the kingdom send his shadow guardian after him and he falls down into the ice people village full of people who hate the shadow casters and it goes on from them.I really liked this book. It...

in these books tal a yound boy of the choosen has found out that his father is missing and his mother is very ill and he requires and powerful sunstone to get into the spirit world but so he sets off to try and win earn and eventuly steal one which in the process causes him to fall off the towers and go onto the ice where he is found by the icecarls who also need a sunstone so he is sent on a quest with a young icecarl named milla who does not like him at all but togerther the get back to the to...

This book is exactly what you would expect from a great fiction novel. There is no bumps in the road or even pointless things that would make you close your eyelids. The story is original, and is unlike anything you have ever heard of.The characters are unique and well-rounded. Tal and Milla are completely two different people who find themselves working together in order for a better cause. I dislike calling Tal, weak, but it's true. But throughout the book, he changes and becomes more into wha...

I really enjoyed this series of Science Fiction books by Garth Nix, which are aimed at a juvenile/young adult audience. The author does a good job of creating new, unfamiliar but believable societies, including the privileged Castle dwellers known as the Chosen and the seemingly more primitive and clan-oriented Icecarls who live out in the frozen wilds of the Dark World. Throw in the magical world of Aenir from which Shadowguards and Spiritshadows are bound (enslaved?) to Chosen at age 13 1/2, a...

The Seventh Tower. This is an incredible book that I have enjoyed reading on many an occasion. In short, there is a young boy, and he lives in one of seven towers. Each tower has a different "value" to it based on the rank you are. These ranks are decided upon your skill level with light, and light comes in many colours. Sunstones are what control the light and I've never had more fun reading about the spectrum then in this book, as we watch Tal (Main character) struggle with the Icecarls (Peopl...

This book was about how two children whomeet up in the dark world they live in and progress to defeat a common evil. They start out as great enimies but soon become good freinds and even better comrades. Towards the close of the book you see that they are no longer children but have progressed into young adults in less than what seems like a few months.I would reccomend this book to anyone who is interested in adventure and alot of fighting. It also gives alot of thought to magic and other world...

I love this series. Garth Nix is in fine form here, creating a fascinating, multi-layered world, with its own different cultural groups and complete, believable and unique social systems. Add to that the magic and adventure, as well as Nix's excellent ear for human nature, and this is one of the most enjoyable, immersive reads I've had. Both protagonists are likable and also develop significantly throughout the books. Highly recommended.