A review by shadow_summit
Shadowgate by Emily Rodda

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This book got especially dark and creepy. I mean the Deltora series definitely dabbles in dark powers etc, I mean the bad guy is called The Shadow Lord. 
We follow Lief and the crew as they seek out the next witch at the Shadowgate but they also come across a weird masked circus troupe along the way.
Our crew seem pretty prone to falling for traps but when spooky dark powers are at play manipulating thoughts, desires and sensibility, I suppose things can be pretty tough.
Looking forward to seeing where the crew goes next.