And it was good…four little words…the end of a chapter…they sum up this book written by a talented author. There are no words to describe this author and his imagination. He amazes me with his images. The characters are people…Sophie and Peter are real to me. I start the book wondering what they will do…I finish the book wondering what they will do next. Wouldn’t it be fun to use this book in an honor’s class Fantastic strategies…. Although this type of story is not one of my favorite genres, this book might just change my mind. What next? Is it real or not? Auxier is an amazing author who never disappoints. I would give this book plus five. Goodbye Sophie and Peter until next time. I will miss you. And…do not forget Justice…Thanks Netgalley

I had enjoyed the previous two but this one crept so slowly it felt like a chore rather than something to look forward to, interesting enough but disappointing

As a long-time fan of Jonathan Auxier’s storytelling, I really enjoyed The War of the Maps. It delivered everything I’ve come to love about his books—rich vocabulary, adventure, and themes that resonate with both kids and adults.

One of the best surprises was the connection to the Fabled Stables series, which my son and I have recently read together. Seeing threads from those early-reader stories woven into this new tale added an extra layer of excitement for us.

The brother-sister bond in this book was especially meaningful, and I appreciated the strong themes of friendship, loyalty, and purpose. The characters were compelling, and the epic moments throughout the story were engaging.

I’m looking forward to what comes next in the series.

I love Jonathan's books but getting this one started was a bit of a struggle for me. I had to go back and read the other two to really connect with the characters again and to step back into the world. At times the writing can be a little heavy handed with pushing the narrative of stay imaginative. Overall though this book still will inspire lots of my middle schoolers

I absolutely loved Sophie Quire (and many other Jonathan Auxier books) and was hoping I would also love this book. Unfortunately this one didn’t live up to my expectations. There were so many characters/plots going on at the same time that I had a hard time keeping track of who was where and what was going on. Once they all connected toward the end I found it much more enjoyable. I appreciated the deep thoughtfulness and wondering that occurred in the book. I feel like I need to read Peter Nimble and then give this one another shot.