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The Undermountain Saga #1
Undermountain
Two teens from from different worlds . . .
Seeking refuge from their troubled home lives, sixteen year olds Danny Michaelson and Breyona Lewis join a group of teens in the Canadian Rocky Mountains for a ten day hiking excursion.
. . . the encounter of a lifetime . . .
Six days in, Danny and Breyona come face to face with a creature of legend--an eight foot tall beast they tag as "bigfoot." But this this is no mere animal, and it doesn't want humans knowing its secrets.
. . . friendship, love, and loyalty . . .
Swept into the hidden city of Undermountain, Danny, Breyona and their friends find themselves in a race for survival against alien forces determined to take control the earth.
Seeking refuge from their troubled home lives, sixteen year olds Danny Michaelson and Breyona Lewis join a group of teens in the Canadian Rocky Mountains for a ten day hiking excursion.
. . . the encounter of a lifetime . . .
Six days in, Danny and Breyona come face to face with a creature of legend--an eight foot tall beast they tag as "bigfoot." But this this is no mere animal, and it doesn't want humans knowing its secrets.
. . . friendship, love, and loyalty . . .
Swept into the hidden city of Undermountain, Danny, Breyona and their friends find themselves in a race for survival against alien forces determined to take control the earth.
354 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 22, 2011
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June 16, 2012
I got this book from Making Connections for free, in exchange of an honest review.
The action started from the get go and it never stopped.
It has been so long since I enjoyed a YA novel this much and didn't end up wanting to hit every character over the head-well, maybe Shiv, at times!
My favorite character was Grizz for obvious reasons. TogYip were cute too.
The transformation that each teenager goes through by the end of their journey (as Harvin was kind to observe for us) made the story even better.
The romance or sprinklings of it was just the right amount.
There were a few spelling mistakes which I noticed though.
The descriptions of the city of Bigfeet were sufficient without being boring.
I loved every bit of it!
The action started from the get go and it never stopped.
It has been so long since I enjoyed a YA novel this much and didn't end up wanting to hit every character over the head-well, maybe Shiv, at times!
My favorite character was Grizz for obvious reasons. TogYip were cute too.
The transformation that each teenager goes through by the end of their journey (as Harvin was kind to observe for us) made the story even better.
The romance or sprinklings of it was just the right amount.
There were a few spelling mistakes which I noticed though.
The descriptions of the city of Bigfeet were sufficient without being boring.
I loved every bit of it!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 23, 2012
Undermountain had me hooked from the first page. The story begins with the journey of six kids and one adult who were on a hike in the Canadian Rockies. Their group is being chased by an unknown creature, and they are rescued by…bigfoot. Undermountain tells the adventures of Danny, Breyona, Em, Wa, and Shiv as they discover that sometimes myths and legends are true, and sometimes they are scarier than they ever imagined.
I really enjoyed the author's writing style. The book was well written, descriptive, and imaginative, and it kept me captivated from page to page. The story itself was quite original.
The characters in this story are very well written and seem so realistic. Each one is a unique individual with his or her own personality. I love that each of them was given a background story. It made me as a reader feel like I knew each one personally, which made them easy to relate to and added to the emotion of the story. Even Bronson, who is the guy you love to hate, had his own story. I kind of felt sorry for him at the end…sort of. I really enjoyed having the different points of views. Sometimes it can be difficult to transition from one person to the next with so many changes, but the author did an excellent job with this.
I fell in love with the bigfeet. Their society was so complex with many different levels. The author did such a great job of individualizing each bigfoot so each had his own individual personality. I liked that the author made their societal problems part of the story as well. In the end, even though they felt they were above the humans, it turned out that their society was just as corrupt as the human's was.
The book was long, but it never got dull or tedious. Each page brought something new, making you want to keep reading. The world building in this story was amazing, and I love the complexity of the plot with both the bigfoot and the tangoga. From one page to the next, you never quite knew whom you should be trusting, and the minute you think you know what is going on, another curve is thrown in to keep you on your toes. I am definitely looking forward to more novels from Eric Edstrom!
Interview with author Eric Edstrom:
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I really enjoyed the author's writing style. The book was well written, descriptive, and imaginative, and it kept me captivated from page to page. The story itself was quite original.
The characters in this story are very well written and seem so realistic. Each one is a unique individual with his or her own personality. I love that each of them was given a background story. It made me as a reader feel like I knew each one personally, which made them easy to relate to and added to the emotion of the story. Even Bronson, who is the guy you love to hate, had his own story. I kind of felt sorry for him at the end…sort of. I really enjoyed having the different points of views. Sometimes it can be difficult to transition from one person to the next with so many changes, but the author did an excellent job with this.
I fell in love with the bigfeet. Their society was so complex with many different levels. The author did such a great job of individualizing each bigfoot so each had his own individual personality. I liked that the author made their societal problems part of the story as well. In the end, even though they felt they were above the humans, it turned out that their society was just as corrupt as the human's was.
The book was long, but it never got dull or tedious. Each page brought something new, making you want to keep reading. The world building in this story was amazing, and I love the complexity of the plot with both the bigfoot and the tangoga. From one page to the next, you never quite knew whom you should be trusting, and the minute you think you know what is going on, another curve is thrown in to keep you on your toes. I am definitely looking forward to more novels from Eric Edstrom!
Interview with author Eric Edstrom:
http://makingconnectionsgroup.blogspo...
February 26, 2012
This book is well written and flows along seamlessly. The descriptions are so well written. Enough for you to see it all perfectly in your minds eye. The characters are well rounded, and leave you feeling like you know them.
The plot is about a group of six teens and an old guide that go on a 10 day hike. Along the trail they run into some trouble. Five of the six teens are seperated from the guide and the other teen. They are taken to Undermountain city of "The People". The guide and other teen make their way back to civilization to get help to rescue the missing teens.
I really liked how well paced this book is. There is never a dull point and just keeps rolling along. Which makes it virtually impossible to put down.
The plot is about a group of six teens and an old guide that go on a 10 day hike. Along the trail they run into some trouble. Five of the six teens are seperated from the guide and the other teen. They are taken to Undermountain city of "The People". The guide and other teen make their way back to civilization to get help to rescue the missing teens.
I really liked how well paced this book is. There is never a dull point and just keeps rolling along. Which makes it virtually impossible to put down.
June 11, 2013
Six troubled teenagers and their mountain guide, Harvin, went on a ten-day hike in the Canadian Rockies. Harvin, Danny and Breyona went to get water. When they heard a shriek, Harvin went to investigate. While he was gone, Danny saw a Bigfoot chasing something. As he tried to cross the river, Danny slipped and fell in, only to be saved by the Bigfoot he had seen earlier. Breyona was hiding behind a tree, afraid to show herself. Danny went to her and they both watched as the Bigfoot was pacing and talking to himself. It looked like he was holding a cell phone in his hand. Danny thought he heard him say, “What a mess”.
When Harvin returned, they joined up with the rest of their friends and were led further into the forest. Why was Harvin leading them away from the trail? He told them to keep moving up the mountains towards the pass, so they did. They came to a huge boulder blocking the path with only a small space for them to fit through. They all made it through but Harvin and Bronson.
There was a large explosion and the boulder erupted in a hail of rubble. A shrieker came at Danny and he turned to run, only to find a wall of fur. It was the same Bigfoot that had saved him at the river. As more Bigfoot came and led them to a cave that was the entrance to Undermountain, Em kept saying she wasn’t comfortable with this. Her feelings of anxiety were to ring true when they found the only way out was to help settle the war between the Bigfoot and the Tangoga.
Disclaimer: I received this book in return for an honest and unbiased review.
This has been the hardest review I have done so far, but here goes. I liked the cover and title. The cover is usually the first thing that catches my eye and the title related to the book. I can’t even think of a synopsis. The story is so different from what I thought it would be that I cannot find the words to describe it. I enjoyed each Bigfoot surprise and do not want to spoil it for you so you will have to read the book to find out what happens. It was so very innovative and creative, bringing to the genre a new and wonderful twist on the Bigfoot story. The city was magnificent. I love to watch B movies, and this reads like one. I could visualize the action as I was reading the words. The book was well written and hard to put down as the author kept throwing twists and turns at me, one after another. I couldn’t imagine where he was going with the story, so I had to keep reading. His imagination had my head spinning as I wondered how in the H— he came up with the things I was reading.
Undermountain Eric Edstrom
When Harvin returned, they joined up with the rest of their friends and were led further into the forest. Why was Harvin leading them away from the trail? He told them to keep moving up the mountains towards the pass, so they did. They came to a huge boulder blocking the path with only a small space for them to fit through. They all made it through but Harvin and Bronson.
There was a large explosion and the boulder erupted in a hail of rubble. A shrieker came at Danny and he turned to run, only to find a wall of fur. It was the same Bigfoot that had saved him at the river. As more Bigfoot came and led them to a cave that was the entrance to Undermountain, Em kept saying she wasn’t comfortable with this. Her feelings of anxiety were to ring true when they found the only way out was to help settle the war between the Bigfoot and the Tangoga.
Disclaimer: I received this book in return for an honest and unbiased review.
This has been the hardest review I have done so far, but here goes. I liked the cover and title. The cover is usually the first thing that catches my eye and the title related to the book. I can’t even think of a synopsis. The story is so different from what I thought it would be that I cannot find the words to describe it. I enjoyed each Bigfoot surprise and do not want to spoil it for you so you will have to read the book to find out what happens. It was so very innovative and creative, bringing to the genre a new and wonderful twist on the Bigfoot story. The city was magnificent. I love to watch B movies, and this reads like one. I could visualize the action as I was reading the words. The book was well written and hard to put down as the author kept throwing twists and turns at me, one after another. I couldn’t imagine where he was going with the story, so I had to keep reading. His imagination had my head spinning as I wondered how in the H— he came up with the things I was reading.
Undermountain Eric Edstrom
February 4, 2012
A ten-day hike in the Canadian Rockies-what could be better than that? So thinks Danny, who along with five other adolescents (including his sister Em), and the prickly old guide, Harvin, are backpacking in the wilds, sleeping out under the stars, gathering their own firewood, cooking meals, and being blessed by the beauty of the scenery. The teens are embarked on a glorious trip, indeed, and as an undertone both Danny and his new friend, Joachim, are developing an interest in two of the girls-Danny in the beauteous, always cheery, Breyona, and Joachim-nicknamed Wa by old Harvin, in Danny’s sister Em, whom their mother insisted be part of the excursion.
All is well until, while down at the river collecting fresh water for their canteens, guide Harvin suddenly disappears, and Breyona and Danny are startled, then affrighted, by piercing shrieks and subsequent roars.
It’s not just their ears that will be assaulted, it’s their eyes. What they see next is strictly unreal: a four-legged, pointed-footed, two-headed, shrieking creature; and a fully-haired black creature the size of the purported Bigfoot of rural legend. Breyona and Danny assume that these two are adversaries, but they’re certainly not prepared when they hear the Bigfoot-type creature speak-in English.
I truly loved this book and intend to reread it. Author Edstrom has done a fantastic job of weaving legend, mythology, and the meta-normal into a fine novel-and not just that: Mr. Edstrom readily achieved suspension of disbelief and made me BELIEVE what I was reading! What he does with his characters is super-fantastic: with just a few strokes, he paints their present, past history, and hints at their futures-and instantly we feel as if we know them, understand them, and empathise with them, suffering their pain and anxieties, happy with their joys, frightened along with their fears. I can’t wait to read more by this superb novelist. This is a story you need to set aside time to read, because by the time you’ve read just a few sentences, you’ll forget everything else that might be going on around you!
All is well until, while down at the river collecting fresh water for their canteens, guide Harvin suddenly disappears, and Breyona and Danny are startled, then affrighted, by piercing shrieks and subsequent roars.
It’s not just their ears that will be assaulted, it’s their eyes. What they see next is strictly unreal: a four-legged, pointed-footed, two-headed, shrieking creature; and a fully-haired black creature the size of the purported Bigfoot of rural legend. Breyona and Danny assume that these two are adversaries, but they’re certainly not prepared when they hear the Bigfoot-type creature speak-in English.
I truly loved this book and intend to reread it. Author Edstrom has done a fantastic job of weaving legend, mythology, and the meta-normal into a fine novel-and not just that: Mr. Edstrom readily achieved suspension of disbelief and made me BELIEVE what I was reading! What he does with his characters is super-fantastic: with just a few strokes, he paints their present, past history, and hints at their futures-and instantly we feel as if we know them, understand them, and empathise with them, suffering their pain and anxieties, happy with their joys, frightened along with their fears. I can’t wait to read more by this superb novelist. This is a story you need to set aside time to read, because by the time you’ve read just a few sentences, you’ll forget everything else that might be going on around you!
January 29, 2012
Although this book was a little lenghty, I found the read to be fast and entertaining. The story was well developed and the ending left me wondering if there would be more.
With teens struggling with problems a lot can relate to, the story that helps them overcome some of that drama is intrguing. There is also a bit of romance that add a nice touch.
Check out this story that reminds me of movies on the sci-fi channel which happens to be one of my favorite.
With teens struggling with problems a lot can relate to, the story that helps them overcome some of that drama is intrguing. There is also a bit of romance that add a nice touch.
Check out this story that reminds me of movies on the sci-fi channel which happens to be one of my favorite.
December 29, 2011
I wrote this book, so I think it's awesome!
August 20, 2015
Wow. What a surprising read. I can honestly say that I was quite speachless when I finished reading this book. And in a good way. It has a very interesting storyline, great action, very well written characters and one hell of a journey!
It takes place in the Canadian Rockies where we have 6 kids and a grumpy old guide out on a 10 day hike. Needless to say it doesn't take long before the hike turns into a nightmare, one filled with bigfeet and monsters and a huge underground civilisation (or Undermountain as it is properly named).
Sound strange? Well at first that's what I thought, but eventually I totally forgot that bigfoot wasn't real becuase it was just written so... brilliantly. This was a very well thought out world and civilisation, and it just felt so real. I loved the underground world of the bigfeet. It was just so creative and different, it put a smile on my face to read about these creatures.
I also loved the other 'fantastical' creatures in this story, the Tangoga. It was interesting to see their interactions because the Tangoga have 2 heads. One of which is the primary head, the more cleaver of the two which likes to tell the other head to shut up a lot. This was pure brilliance. It added some great lightness to the story line and I found myself chuckling out loud quite a few times from the Tangoga's bickering.
The storyline its self is fast paced and exciting. There is never a dull moment in the kids attempts to escape from Undermountain and things only get more heated when they uncover plots by both the bigfeet AND the Tangoga to take control of the human population on the surface.
Lastly, I must praise the great characters in this story. From Harvin the guide to Daniel and the other kids, they all had their own story and background that added to the adventure. Individually they were very well written and easy to relate to. And by the end of the story, I felt like I knew exactly why they all acted the way they did and it was good to see them all grow in their separate ways.
Overall, a very good book indeed. If you're looking for a YA sci fi action/adventure with a twist, Undermountain is a must have.
It takes place in the Canadian Rockies where we have 6 kids and a grumpy old guide out on a 10 day hike. Needless to say it doesn't take long before the hike turns into a nightmare, one filled with bigfeet and monsters and a huge underground civilisation (or Undermountain as it is properly named).
Sound strange? Well at first that's what I thought, but eventually I totally forgot that bigfoot wasn't real becuase it was just written so... brilliantly. This was a very well thought out world and civilisation, and it just felt so real. I loved the underground world of the bigfeet. It was just so creative and different, it put a smile on my face to read about these creatures.
I also loved the other 'fantastical' creatures in this story, the Tangoga. It was interesting to see their interactions because the Tangoga have 2 heads. One of which is the primary head, the more cleaver of the two which likes to tell the other head to shut up a lot. This was pure brilliance. It added some great lightness to the story line and I found myself chuckling out loud quite a few times from the Tangoga's bickering.
The storyline its self is fast paced and exciting. There is never a dull moment in the kids attempts to escape from Undermountain and things only get more heated when they uncover plots by both the bigfeet AND the Tangoga to take control of the human population on the surface.
Lastly, I must praise the great characters in this story. From Harvin the guide to Daniel and the other kids, they all had their own story and background that added to the adventure. Individually they were very well written and easy to relate to. And by the end of the story, I felt like I knew exactly why they all acted the way they did and it was good to see them all grow in their separate ways.
Overall, a very good book indeed. If you're looking for a YA sci fi action/adventure with a twist, Undermountain is a must have.
July 31, 2012
I love reading this book! It is such unique take on the whole Bigfoot myth and legend. All of the characters are unique and complex yet believable at the same time. Our story takes place in the Canadian Rockies where Danny Michaelson and his sister Emily are on a hiking excursion. The hiking excursion will take ten days to complete and is being lead by Harvin McTavish. Harvin is an expert hiking guide and tries to give his clients a memorable experience they soon won't forget. Danny and his fellow hikers Breyona, Bronson, Joachim, and Shiv are six days into hiking excursion when things begin to be strange. While doing normal camping chores, Breyona and Danny go with Harvin to fill water bottles for the next day's hike. A load shriek sounds very close to where Breyona and Danny which startles both of them. A bigfoot like creature appears at the creek shortly after the shrieking sound. Danny wants to warn the others about the shrieking creature but Breyona wants to be left out of this. Danny thinks maybe he imagined Breyona liking him. They all continue on with the hike yet Danny worries that a Shrieker will find them. When the Shriekers attack the hikers only to be stopped by Bigfoot that changes everything. Bigfoot or the People also named Grizz tries to help the group by tending their injuries. Grizz gets in trouble with the apparent leader Shaggy. Shaggy says that the group should be taken to the People's home~Undermountain yet Emily and Breyona object. The group heads to Undermountain where nothing is as it seems. Grizz and the group learn that Shaggy tricked the group into coming to Undermountain. Shiv sees Undermountain as an unique opportunity to learn more. Yet the others just want to go back home. Will the group return to the surface? What are Shaggy's intentions? What can be learned? Your answers await you in Undermountain.
January 7, 2013
Edstrom creates a world unlike any other in the first installment of his Undermountain Trilogy. He begins in the wilderness of the Canadian Rockies and from there travels to the unknown. It was a very intriguing read that kept me captivated throughout.
Undermountain is a very well written work. Edstrom’s writing flows seamlessly from place to place and character to character. He has the ability to add descriptions that heighten your understanding of the story and its characters without slowing down the action of the novel. The trials and fears of the characters become very real. The action sequences in the novel are also very well developed. They spark your interest without every becoming very gory or hard to handle.
The various characters that live through this work are quite well developed. They each have their own personalities, strengths, and weaknesses to contend with. I cannot imagine going through the trials that they do, coming out in tact on the other end. The characters also grow through their journey. They become more rounded people who are hard not to love (or hate, depending on the characters). This depiction of the characters does not end with the human characters. Those of non-Earthly origins are developed in the same manner.
This combines to provide an amazing cast of characters who journey through the unknown together, battling adversity, and growing up. It was a very captivating opener to the Undermountain trilogy.
Undermountain is a very well written work. Edstrom’s writing flows seamlessly from place to place and character to character. He has the ability to add descriptions that heighten your understanding of the story and its characters without slowing down the action of the novel. The trials and fears of the characters become very real. The action sequences in the novel are also very well developed. They spark your interest without every becoming very gory or hard to handle.
The various characters that live through this work are quite well developed. They each have their own personalities, strengths, and weaknesses to contend with. I cannot imagine going through the trials that they do, coming out in tact on the other end. The characters also grow through their journey. They become more rounded people who are hard not to love (or hate, depending on the characters). This depiction of the characters does not end with the human characters. Those of non-Earthly origins are developed in the same manner.
This combines to provide an amazing cast of characters who journey through the unknown together, battling adversity, and growing up. It was a very captivating opener to the Undermountain trilogy.
February 17, 2012
This novel had me hooked from the first page. The writing style was brilliant and really kept me captivated but really it was the story that was absolutely amazing. This was a story like none I have ever read and I was well and truly hooked. It was a book about bigfeet. You know it to be a legend but as you read this book, it seems that this could actually be real. It is so descriptive and imaginative that I honestly forgot that bigfoot doesn’t exist because he felt so real in this novel. It was just such an interesting read.
The story takes you on the journey of five kids who were on a ten-day hike in the Canadian Rockies when they were suddenly chased down by a two-headed creature. Finally they are rescued by a bigfoot. It is soon discovered that the legends are true but before they can run off and tell everyone about it, the kids are lead into the mountain by not one, but several bigfeet. Down and down they go until they reach, Undermountain; a civilised city full of bigfeet who are actually creatures from a different planet and are waiting down in the mountains until the humans are ready to be introduced to their existence.
The characters in this story are so realistic. Each and every one has their own back story, their own fears and worries and strengths and weaknesses and it is so lovely to read how they all come about. It is their personalities that change the way the narrative turns and this is just marvellous to see. The things that are happening around them are out of their control but within their control all at the same time and I absolutely love that. I love that all five of the kids went on a journey and came out a different, yet better, person because of it. I also admire that it didn’t just stick to one POV as I feel that this would have made it a difficult read. The ever-changing POVs was not confusing either which was really good.
I adored the bigfeet. I loved their community and the way that within it, it still had its own problems. They believe that the humans are not ready for them but I also believe that they are just as corrupt as the humans but just aren’t willing to admit it. I love their oath and the different interpretations of it. I admired that as the story continued I forgot that bigfoot is just a legend and actually started imagining these characters as real creatures. Honestly, I would like to have Grizz around me at all times; he is by far the best bigfoot.
Not only were the bigfeet interesting to read about, the Tangeg and Tangoga were as well! I loved the two-headed creatures with almost two different personalities. I loved the banter that they had between each other and the way they tried to work through their problems alone. After all, wouldn’t we all just want to have a friend permanently attached too us? I loved the different personalities of all the different Tangoga and the difference between those and Tangeg but really, I just found it all fascinating that I could imagine them clearly and could really believe that they were real. Eric Edstrom certainly has a way with words!
Aside from the magnificent characters, the world-building in this novel was brilliant. The descriptions weren’t too heavy but they was just the right amount of them to imagine the place completely. This was just a brilliant example of how well Eric can write. This was also shown through the plot which was so captivating. Never was there a dull moment in the book, there was always something going on. Even when you thought that things would slow down, you would suddenly be shocked out of your system as something else would happen that would force you to continue reading and turning the page.
The ending was brilliant, and really left you feeling like you’d lost a friend when you got to the last word. I wanted there to be another page, some more words for me to fill my brain with. It was absolutely marvellous and I will, from now on, be keeping an eye on Eric Edstrom to make sure that I read every single book that he publishes.
This book was simply a brilliant read. The only problem I had with the book was that it was quite long. For a YA book, it seemed to continue going and I think that some YA readers may find this difficult but, this was only a thought I had for some of the book. As I’ve already said, by the end of the book, I was simply craving more. Really, the only thing wrong with this book is that there isn’t another one already waiting for me to read.
I would recommend this book to anyone that wants to read something that is a unique sci-fi with page-turning adventure filling the page. I would also like to thank Eric for sending me his book looking for an honest review as I am incredibly glad that I got the chance to read this book and urge all of you to do the same!
The story takes you on the journey of five kids who were on a ten-day hike in the Canadian Rockies when they were suddenly chased down by a two-headed creature. Finally they are rescued by a bigfoot. It is soon discovered that the legends are true but before they can run off and tell everyone about it, the kids are lead into the mountain by not one, but several bigfeet. Down and down they go until they reach, Undermountain; a civilised city full of bigfeet who are actually creatures from a different planet and are waiting down in the mountains until the humans are ready to be introduced to their existence.
The characters in this story are so realistic. Each and every one has their own back story, their own fears and worries and strengths and weaknesses and it is so lovely to read how they all come about. It is their personalities that change the way the narrative turns and this is just marvellous to see. The things that are happening around them are out of their control but within their control all at the same time and I absolutely love that. I love that all five of the kids went on a journey and came out a different, yet better, person because of it. I also admire that it didn’t just stick to one POV as I feel that this would have made it a difficult read. The ever-changing POVs was not confusing either which was really good.
I adored the bigfeet. I loved their community and the way that within it, it still had its own problems. They believe that the humans are not ready for them but I also believe that they are just as corrupt as the humans but just aren’t willing to admit it. I love their oath and the different interpretations of it. I admired that as the story continued I forgot that bigfoot is just a legend and actually started imagining these characters as real creatures. Honestly, I would like to have Grizz around me at all times; he is by far the best bigfoot.
Not only were the bigfeet interesting to read about, the Tangeg and Tangoga were as well! I loved the two-headed creatures with almost two different personalities. I loved the banter that they had between each other and the way they tried to work through their problems alone. After all, wouldn’t we all just want to have a friend permanently attached too us? I loved the different personalities of all the different Tangoga and the difference between those and Tangeg but really, I just found it all fascinating that I could imagine them clearly and could really believe that they were real. Eric Edstrom certainly has a way with words!
Aside from the magnificent characters, the world-building in this novel was brilliant. The descriptions weren’t too heavy but they was just the right amount of them to imagine the place completely. This was just a brilliant example of how well Eric can write. This was also shown through the plot which was so captivating. Never was there a dull moment in the book, there was always something going on. Even when you thought that things would slow down, you would suddenly be shocked out of your system as something else would happen that would force you to continue reading and turning the page.
The ending was brilliant, and really left you feeling like you’d lost a friend when you got to the last word. I wanted there to be another page, some more words for me to fill my brain with. It was absolutely marvellous and I will, from now on, be keeping an eye on Eric Edstrom to make sure that I read every single book that he publishes.
This book was simply a brilliant read. The only problem I had with the book was that it was quite long. For a YA book, it seemed to continue going and I think that some YA readers may find this difficult but, this was only a thought I had for some of the book. As I’ve already said, by the end of the book, I was simply craving more. Really, the only thing wrong with this book is that there isn’t another one already waiting for me to read.
I would recommend this book to anyone that wants to read something that is a unique sci-fi with page-turning adventure filling the page. I would also like to thank Eric for sending me his book looking for an honest review as I am incredibly glad that I got the chance to read this book and urge all of you to do the same!
April 3, 2015
I was given this book to read through the Making Connections YA ARR group, thank you.
October 2, 2012
Undermountain is completely different from anything that I've ever read before, in a good way! I really enjoyed reading it! Eric Edstrom has created a very awesome and interesting world beneath the Canadain Rockies (beneath all of the Earth's major mountain ranges actually). The thought that there could be an entire civilization of Bigfoots (Bigfeet?) down there is really great. I had started reading this one before bed one night and before I knew it I was 100 pages in and it was 1 am. Even though I had just meant to read a few pages. This book kept me up the second night as well, trying to get it finished but I just couldn't because it got too late, so I finished it the next morning before doing anything else. So very hard to put down. I just had to know what would happen next.
I liked most of the characters (all but Bronson and Shaggy, but I don't think you are really supposed to like them). They all really grew up and matured after their experience of being captives. Danny became more of a leader, Em less selfish, Wa more serious (but still a joker), Breyona more calm and Shiv turned out to be more than expected from him since he liked being in Undermountain. I like Grizz the bigfoot, how he tried to help the humans even though he had been ordered not to.
All in all, it's a great story, one with a lot of imagination put behind it. It's unique and a huge page turner. It's a great YA book and would be ok for even younger teens. There are a few twists, but I really wasn't ever sure what to expect, which is really good. Very enjoyable and I would definitely recommend this one to fantasy/sci fi lovers! You should check it out!
I liked most of the characters (all but Bronson and Shaggy, but I don't think you are really supposed to like them). They all really grew up and matured after their experience of being captives. Danny became more of a leader, Em less selfish, Wa more serious (but still a joker), Breyona more calm and Shiv turned out to be more than expected from him since he liked being in Undermountain. I like Grizz the bigfoot, how he tried to help the humans even though he had been ordered not to.
All in all, it's a great story, one with a lot of imagination put behind it. It's unique and a huge page turner. It's a great YA book and would be ok for even younger teens. There are a few twists, but I really wasn't ever sure what to expect, which is really good. Very enjoyable and I would definitely recommend this one to fantasy/sci fi lovers! You should check it out!
September 27, 2012
Okay, at first I was like, Bigfoot? Really? Can that be any way interesting in a story? Well, in fact, it kinda was. I liked the plot, I liked the characters, I liked the descriptions, and I liked the writing. I think the premise is unique and different. There's some humor in there (I love how Wa gets his nickname), there's a bit of romance (but just a tinge...perfectly acceptable for younger, male readers...seriously, not enough to gross them out), and there's a lot of growing up for these kids. I wanted to kick the bad apples in the butt, they were so irritating; and yes, that's a good thing. And best yet...the writing is solid.
The only real gripe I have is that one character is extremely intelligent. Good, good, I can take a smart kid. But this character's intelligence was portrayed through his speech...a lot of times relying on not using contractions. Geniuses use contractions when they speak. I would prefer a brainiac's dialogue supported by the substance of *what* is being said rather than *how* it's being said. It makes the character sound like he's trying to be smart, instead of portraying him as smart. And yes, this character did use contractions sometimes, but really, that's not how kids speak...even the brilliant ones. This character just didn't sound natural to me.
Other than that one very small thing, I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I'm looking forward to the next installment.
The only real gripe I have is that one character is extremely intelligent. Good, good, I can take a smart kid. But this character's intelligence was portrayed through his speech...a lot of times relying on not using contractions. Geniuses use contractions when they speak. I would prefer a brainiac's dialogue supported by the substance of *what* is being said rather than *how* it's being said. It makes the character sound like he's trying to be smart, instead of portraying him as smart. And yes, this character did use contractions sometimes, but really, that's not how kids speak...even the brilliant ones. This character just didn't sound natural to me.
Other than that one very small thing, I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I'm looking forward to the next installment.
January 14, 2012
Interesting ya story - an original plot idea compared to other ya books i've read.
Well written, with good action sequences and detailed description - the short, punchy chapters work well to draw you into the story and clearly show the reader whose point of view you're in.
My favourite part was they early chapters where the group is together in the wilderness - you can't beat banter and hormones!
FYI it might make you think twice about that holiday to Canada but don't worry - stick to the cities on the surface they're lots of fun :)
January 13, 2012
Undermountain is a fast-paced novel that involves a group of young hikers who encounter Bigfoot on a hike. While some of the characters may seem a little stock, the main characters were well-defined, likable kids placed into a very inventive story, the likes of which I haven't read before. If you like elements of fantasy-science fiction blended into a young adult adventure story, this is a novel you will enjoy.
May 9, 2013
I really enjoyed the story. It was entertaining without being too "over the top"... I enjoyed the relationships between the characters and their chemistry. I recommend this story to anyone who enjoys a "down to earth" young adult fiction.
November 10, 2012
It starts normally enough. Six teen-agers and their guide, Harvin, are on a grand adventure, camping in the wilds of Canada. Harvin is gruff and unfriendly but very knowledgeable about the Rockies and its dangers. The kids are from all walks of life and couldn’t be more different. This trip is going to be interesting.
While collecting water Danny and Breyona see something amazing. Racing along is this two-headed creature with four pointy legs and right behind him is this huge hairy beast best described as a Bigfoot. When Danny tells the group what they witnessed, the other kids laugh it off as a joke.
When they discover giant footprints on the bank of the stream, their guide passes them off as bear tracks. But Shiv isn’t so sure of that. He has books on the flora and fauna of the Rockies and can’t find anything that matches the prints.
Danny and Breyona have another close encounter with the hairy bigfoot when it fishes Danny out of the stream, saving his life. They run away and hide in the woods, stopping to spy on the creature. It’s not chasing them. Instead it’s pacing back and forth on the bank, holding it’s hand to its head and muttering to itself. No wait, it’s talking into a cell phone and it’s speaking English.
It’s not long before everyone has a close encounter. The four-legged creatures, called Shriekers, which I visualize as the bugs from Starship Troopers, are hungry and they hunt as a pack. The kids are on the menu and running for their lives. Separated from their guide they are quickly surrounded and things look really bad. Seemingly from out of nowhere a bigfoot appears and quickly subdues several of the shriekers. He doesn’t kill them. Instead he calms them somehow.
Several more of the hairy creatures take care of the rest of the pack and turn their attention to the humans. Then, the one Danny recognizes from before speaks, “Be at ease. I cannot harm you.”
Definitely not a bigfoot!
Here are a couple quotes I really liked:
“I’m sorry I didn’t believe you about … bigfoot,” Wa said. “But you need to work on your delivery.”
- A barrage of swearing came flying in. Breyona. “I’m gonna kill you, and after I kill you, I’m gonna kill you again. I’m gonna keep on killing you until your dead. Do you hear me, you furball?”
Everyone will love this story. It’s action packed, you’ve got alien creatures and a huge secret. I wish I could tell you more. I really want to, but that would be spoiling it.
One scene in particular sticks in my mind. It ‘s when they base jump from a cliff and the cliff is inside the mountain. Can you just picture it.
The author does a beautiful job of describing this secret world, you’ll feel like you’re there. I’d love to visit.
Anyone looking for a grand adventure will love Undermountain. It’s so well written, flows seamlessly and rushes along to a great ending. There’s never a dull moment and I eagerly turned each page, excited to see what was coming next. That’s what makes this story so great. There’s always something new and surprising and it makes me wish I could be there.
While collecting water Danny and Breyona see something amazing. Racing along is this two-headed creature with four pointy legs and right behind him is this huge hairy beast best described as a Bigfoot. When Danny tells the group what they witnessed, the other kids laugh it off as a joke.
When they discover giant footprints on the bank of the stream, their guide passes them off as bear tracks. But Shiv isn’t so sure of that. He has books on the flora and fauna of the Rockies and can’t find anything that matches the prints.
Danny and Breyona have another close encounter with the hairy bigfoot when it fishes Danny out of the stream, saving his life. They run away and hide in the woods, stopping to spy on the creature. It’s not chasing them. Instead it’s pacing back and forth on the bank, holding it’s hand to its head and muttering to itself. No wait, it’s talking into a cell phone and it’s speaking English.
It’s not long before everyone has a close encounter. The four-legged creatures, called Shriekers, which I visualize as the bugs from Starship Troopers, are hungry and they hunt as a pack. The kids are on the menu and running for their lives. Separated from their guide they are quickly surrounded and things look really bad. Seemingly from out of nowhere a bigfoot appears and quickly subdues several of the shriekers. He doesn’t kill them. Instead he calms them somehow.
Several more of the hairy creatures take care of the rest of the pack and turn their attention to the humans. Then, the one Danny recognizes from before speaks, “Be at ease. I cannot harm you.”
Definitely not a bigfoot!
Here are a couple quotes I really liked:
“I’m sorry I didn’t believe you about … bigfoot,” Wa said. “But you need to work on your delivery.”
- A barrage of swearing came flying in. Breyona. “I’m gonna kill you, and after I kill you, I’m gonna kill you again. I’m gonna keep on killing you until your dead. Do you hear me, you furball?”
Everyone will love this story. It’s action packed, you’ve got alien creatures and a huge secret. I wish I could tell you more. I really want to, but that would be spoiling it.
One scene in particular sticks in my mind. It ‘s when they base jump from a cliff and the cliff is inside the mountain. Can you just picture it.
The author does a beautiful job of describing this secret world, you’ll feel like you’re there. I’d love to visit.
Anyone looking for a grand adventure will love Undermountain. It’s so well written, flows seamlessly and rushes along to a great ending. There’s never a dull moment and I eagerly turned each page, excited to see what was coming next. That’s what makes this story so great. There’s always something new and surprising and it makes me wish I could be there.
April 20, 2012
Rating: 5 stars
Recommended for: Thirteen and older–any who love sci-fi, bigfoot, adventure, or aliens–or all four!
Eric Kent Edstrom spins a magnificent tale of love and war in his latest novel, Undermountain. A huge lover of all things Sasquatch, I enjoyed the book immensely. Mr. Edstrom is a very creative, yet logical-minded individual, and it’s obvious that he put a lot of effort into the book. I give Undermountain a five-star rating.
The book was well-written and continued smoothly, allowing for an easy reading pace and an enjoyable story. Mr. Edstrom was very descriptive in the book, and I felt as though I were truly in the bigfoot city of Undermountain. The many characters, human, bigfoot and tangoga, were all very well-constructed and had the kind of depth that all characters should have. I felt as though I knew the characters, and I felt a little lonely when I finished the book.
Mr. Edstrom is very creative. He built an entire underground and interplanetary society for the “bigfeet,” or People, as they call themselves, complete with religion and language. Though some of the names of the bigfeet are somewhat hard and a bit difficult to pronounce, they are unique and very interesting, and they fit perfectly. Mr. Edstrom also created several new species of aliens, the tangeg, a two-headed animal-like species, and the tangoga, which look just like the tangeg, but have higher cognitive skills. The author also added his own twists to the bigfoot legend, such as altering their appearance—the bigfeet have more bear-like than ape-like faces, which would explain why people rarely see them—they think they’re seeing a bear, when it’s really a bigfoot! An interesting thought, in my mind: how many times have I been in the woods and seen a bigfoot?
The plot was incredible: I couldn’t put it down, I was so excited for What Happens Next! When six teens go for a hike in the Canadian Rockies, they get more than just a little time in the great outdoors—they accidentally discover a group of bigfeet, who are attempting to re-capture a gaggle of escaped tangeg. The bigfeet, in order to protect their secret existence, take the teens to the city of Undermountain, where they find themselves caught up in a war between the People and the tangoga. There are several interesting twists in the story, and it kept me on my toes the entire time.
I would never have known about this book without Goodreads’ First Reads program, and I would have missed out on a terrific sci-fi adventure! I honestly canNOT wait for the sequel—if it’s anywhere near as excellent as the first, we’re in for a great tale!
Eric Kent Edstrom’s Undermountain is a truly galumptious read!
Recommended for: Thirteen and older–any who love sci-fi, bigfoot, adventure, or aliens–or all four!
Eric Kent Edstrom spins a magnificent tale of love and war in his latest novel, Undermountain. A huge lover of all things Sasquatch, I enjoyed the book immensely. Mr. Edstrom is a very creative, yet logical-minded individual, and it’s obvious that he put a lot of effort into the book. I give Undermountain a five-star rating.
The book was well-written and continued smoothly, allowing for an easy reading pace and an enjoyable story. Mr. Edstrom was very descriptive in the book, and I felt as though I were truly in the bigfoot city of Undermountain. The many characters, human, bigfoot and tangoga, were all very well-constructed and had the kind of depth that all characters should have. I felt as though I knew the characters, and I felt a little lonely when I finished the book.
Mr. Edstrom is very creative. He built an entire underground and interplanetary society for the “bigfeet,” or People, as they call themselves, complete with religion and language. Though some of the names of the bigfeet are somewhat hard and a bit difficult to pronounce, they are unique and very interesting, and they fit perfectly. Mr. Edstrom also created several new species of aliens, the tangeg, a two-headed animal-like species, and the tangoga, which look just like the tangeg, but have higher cognitive skills. The author also added his own twists to the bigfoot legend, such as altering their appearance—the bigfeet have more bear-like than ape-like faces, which would explain why people rarely see them—they think they’re seeing a bear, when it’s really a bigfoot! An interesting thought, in my mind: how many times have I been in the woods and seen a bigfoot?
The plot was incredible: I couldn’t put it down, I was so excited for What Happens Next! When six teens go for a hike in the Canadian Rockies, they get more than just a little time in the great outdoors—they accidentally discover a group of bigfeet, who are attempting to re-capture a gaggle of escaped tangeg. The bigfeet, in order to protect their secret existence, take the teens to the city of Undermountain, where they find themselves caught up in a war between the People and the tangoga. There are several interesting twists in the story, and it kept me on my toes the entire time.
I would never have known about this book without Goodreads’ First Reads program, and I would have missed out on a terrific sci-fi adventure! I honestly canNOT wait for the sequel—if it’s anywhere near as excellent as the first, we’re in for a great tale!
Eric Kent Edstrom’s Undermountain is a truly galumptious read!
July 12, 2013
Six teens from different backgrounds are on a wilderness experience trip in the Canadian Rockies. They each have their reasons for being there and with their own goals for the trip. On the sixth day, a most unusual set of events occur, which causes their experience guide, Harbin, to make some drastic changes to their route.
From this point on, the story took twists and turns which I couldn't have imagined. Each one of them pulled me further into their lives and I found that I couldn't put the book down, I had to keep reading to find out what could possibly happen next. Yes, some fantastical things happened, but they were introduced with such skill that they seemed a natural progression of the story.
It was interesting to watch how these adventures forced the teens to work together if they wanted to survive. Working together didn't mean that they amazingly became the best of friends and formed immediate deep and last trust in each other. They still had to work at their relationships, but they learned quickly that you could work with someone even if you weren't entirely sure you could trust them.
The events of the last few days of their expedition have a profound impact on the teens and we clearly see that they are changed people as a result. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series, Afterlife, to see if they were short term changes or if they were more.
From this point on, the story took twists and turns which I couldn't have imagined. Each one of them pulled me further into their lives and I found that I couldn't put the book down, I had to keep reading to find out what could possibly happen next. Yes, some fantastical things happened, but they were introduced with such skill that they seemed a natural progression of the story.
It was interesting to watch how these adventures forced the teens to work together if they wanted to survive. Working together didn't mean that they amazingly became the best of friends and formed immediate deep and last trust in each other. They still had to work at their relationships, but they learned quickly that you could work with someone even if you weren't entirely sure you could trust them.
The events of the last few days of their expedition have a profound impact on the teens and we clearly see that they are changed people as a result. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series, Afterlife, to see if they were short term changes or if they were more.
August 16, 2012
Hi,
I wanted to give you my thoughts on this book. I thought it was genius. It is an excellent mix of Cryptozoic stories and folklore, with a twist. It is brilliantly written. I love the pacing and the realistic setting in which the story is set. I love the twist especially. I want to tell you everything that I have read thus far, but I do not want to give it away. If you love a good adventure than you will really like this book. I have thoroughly enjoyed it. Think Bigfoot meets science fiction. It is filled nail biting suspense and action. I felt like it was a very new way to look at very recognizable character who was interacting in some unusual and unusual characters. It is an excellent book for all ages. I am truly having fun reading this book.
I am a writer myself, and I can see that Eric Edstrom is a very talented writer. I look forward to seeing what else comes out of the mind of this clever and imaginative writer.
Happy reading and I hope you will give it a look.
Gail
I wanted to give you my thoughts on this book. I thought it was genius. It is an excellent mix of Cryptozoic stories and folklore, with a twist. It is brilliantly written. I love the pacing and the realistic setting in which the story is set. I love the twist especially. I want to tell you everything that I have read thus far, but I do not want to give it away. If you love a good adventure than you will really like this book. I have thoroughly enjoyed it. Think Bigfoot meets science fiction. It is filled nail biting suspense and action. I felt like it was a very new way to look at very recognizable character who was interacting in some unusual and unusual characters. It is an excellent book for all ages. I am truly having fun reading this book.
I am a writer myself, and I can see that Eric Edstrom is a very talented writer. I look forward to seeing what else comes out of the mind of this clever and imaginative writer.
Happy reading and I hope you will give it a look.
Gail
September 4, 2012
Undermountain was one of the most original sci-fi/fantasy stories I've ever read. The author weaves a tale about a race of Bigfoots, visitors to our planet, that live under mountains with a mission to protect the human race. The fast-paced narrative style of Undermountain engages the reader right away and the alien and human protagonists are characters you can root for or rage against. I enjoyed this book very much and am looking forward to reading Book 2!
March 17, 2014
Not many books can grab a hold of me and keep me spellbound, but this book did. I found myself pulled into the world of Undermountain and lost there. Even when I wasn't reading I was thinking about the characters in the book, wondering how they were going to get out of their trouble. Though it's the first in a series it can be read as a standalone. I really enjoyed this book. Looking forward to reading the next.
May 3, 2014
Full disclosure: I was hired to proofread this novel. It's always a happy day when I get to work with a manuscript that is also a great story. Undermountain fit the bill. I enjoyed the well-paced story's take on Bigfoot, very creative. My favorite part was the wordplay with tangoga character names. I also had a fun moment when I was reminded of the Intersect, an integral piece of my all-time favorite TV show, Chuck. It was definitely a pleasure to combine work and play with this read.
January 15, 2012
An adventure involving six teens and an old guide while in the midst of what is all going on two get into so much more. Follow Danny, Breyona, and the others on this exciting adventure. I felt at times some of story got to be a little bit long, but still found it to be a very enjoyable read.
Thank you again Eric for sending me a copy to read and review :)
Thank you again Eric for sending me a copy to read and review :)
October 10, 2014
It was okay. I thought it was a little hokey. I could not get as seriously involved in the drama as I would have liked. Not a bad read, especially for a YA book. Maybe bigfeet are not my thing!
June 13, 2012
A fun adventure. I really enjoyed this book and had a hard time putting it down. I can't wait to read more from him.
June 13, 2022
I really liked the characters of this book, and I really liked the story in general, and how the target audience wasn't treated as kids. However the more I read the book, the more I realised that the characters didn't feel as fully fleshed out (to me), and whilst the beginning and the end of the book were strong, I felt like the middle, from the point of the main group seeing the Undermountain until the moment they have escped, was a little bit of "whaaa...?" for me.
June 15, 2013
It starts normally enough. Six teen-agers and their guide, Harvin, are on a grand adventure, camping in the wilds of Canada. Harvin is gruff and unfriendly but very knowledgeable about the Rockies and its dangers. The kids are from all walks of life and couldn’t be more different. This trip is going to be interesting.
While collecting water Danny and Breyona see something amazing. Racing along is this two-headed creature with four pointy legs and right behind him is this huge hairy beast best described as a Bigfoot. When Danny tells the group what they witnessed, the other kids laugh it off as a joke.
When they discover giant footprints on the bank of the stream, their guide passes them off as bear tracks. But Shiv isn’t so sure of that. He has books on the flora and fauna of the Rockies and can’t find anything that matches the prints.
Danny and Breyona have another close encounter with the hairy bigfoot when it fishes Danny out of the stream, saving his life. They run away and hide in the woods, stopping to spy on the creature. It’s not chasing them. Instead it’s pacing back and forth on the bank, holding it’s hand to its head and muttering to itself. No wait, it’s talking into a cell phone and it’s speaking English.
It’s not long before everyone has a close encounter. The four-legged creatures, called Shriekers, which I visualize as the bugs from Starship Troopers, are hungry and they hunt as a pack. The kids are on the menu and running for their lives. Separated from their guide they are quickly surrounded and things look really bad. Seemingly from out of nowhere a bigfoot appears and quickly subdues several of the shriekers. He doesn’t kill them. Instead he calms them somehow.
Several more of the hairy creatures take care of the rest of the pack and turn their attention to the humans. Then, the one Danny recognizes from before speaks, “Be at ease. I cannot harm you.”
Definitely not a bigfoot!
Here are a couple quotes I really liked:
“I’m sorry I didn’t believe you about … bigfoot,” Wa said. “But you need to work on your delivery.”
- A barrage of swearing came flying in. Breyona. “I’m gonna kill you, and after I kill you, I’m gonna kill you again. I’m gonna keep on killing you until your dead. Do you hear me, you furball?”
Everyone will love this story. It’s action packed, you’ve got alien creatures and a huge secret. I wish I could tell you more. I really want to, but that would be spoiling it.
One scene in particular sticks in my mind. It ‘s when they base jump from a cliff and the cliff is inside the mountain. Can you just picture it?
The author does a beautiful job of describing this secret world, you’ll feel like you’re there. I’d love to visit.
Anyone looking for a grand adventure will love Undermountain. It’s so well written, flows seamlessly and rushes along to a great ending. There’s never a dull moment and I eagerly turned each page, excited to see what was coming next. That’s what makes this story so great. There’s always something new and surprising and it makes me wish I could be there.
While collecting water Danny and Breyona see something amazing. Racing along is this two-headed creature with four pointy legs and right behind him is this huge hairy beast best described as a Bigfoot. When Danny tells the group what they witnessed, the other kids laugh it off as a joke.
When they discover giant footprints on the bank of the stream, their guide passes them off as bear tracks. But Shiv isn’t so sure of that. He has books on the flora and fauna of the Rockies and can’t find anything that matches the prints.
Danny and Breyona have another close encounter with the hairy bigfoot when it fishes Danny out of the stream, saving his life. They run away and hide in the woods, stopping to spy on the creature. It’s not chasing them. Instead it’s pacing back and forth on the bank, holding it’s hand to its head and muttering to itself. No wait, it’s talking into a cell phone and it’s speaking English.
It’s not long before everyone has a close encounter. The four-legged creatures, called Shriekers, which I visualize as the bugs from Starship Troopers, are hungry and they hunt as a pack. The kids are on the menu and running for their lives. Separated from their guide they are quickly surrounded and things look really bad. Seemingly from out of nowhere a bigfoot appears and quickly subdues several of the shriekers. He doesn’t kill them. Instead he calms them somehow.
Several more of the hairy creatures take care of the rest of the pack and turn their attention to the humans. Then, the one Danny recognizes from before speaks, “Be at ease. I cannot harm you.”
Definitely not a bigfoot!
Here are a couple quotes I really liked:
“I’m sorry I didn’t believe you about … bigfoot,” Wa said. “But you need to work on your delivery.”
- A barrage of swearing came flying in. Breyona. “I’m gonna kill you, and after I kill you, I’m gonna kill you again. I’m gonna keep on killing you until your dead. Do you hear me, you furball?”
Everyone will love this story. It’s action packed, you’ve got alien creatures and a huge secret. I wish I could tell you more. I really want to, but that would be spoiling it.
One scene in particular sticks in my mind. It ‘s when they base jump from a cliff and the cliff is inside the mountain. Can you just picture it?
The author does a beautiful job of describing this secret world, you’ll feel like you’re there. I’d love to visit.
Anyone looking for a grand adventure will love Undermountain. It’s so well written, flows seamlessly and rushes along to a great ending. There’s never a dull moment and I eagerly turned each page, excited to see what was coming next. That’s what makes this story so great. There’s always something new and surprising and it makes me wish I could be there.
October 2, 2012
Undermountain is completely different from anything that I've ever read before, in a good way! I really enjoyed reading it! Eric Edstrom has created a very awesome and interesting world beneath the Canadain Rockies (beneath all of the Earth's major mountain ranges actually). The thought that there could be an entire civilization of Bigfoots (Bigfeet?) down there is really great. I had started reading this one before bed one night and before I knew it I was 100 pages in and it was 1 am. Even though I had just meant to read a few pages. This book kept me up the second night as well, trying to get it finished but I just couldn't because it got too late, so I finished it the next morning before doing anything else. So very hard to put down. I just had to know what would happen next.
I liked most of the characters (all but Bronson and Shaggy, but I don't think you are really supposed to like them). They all really grew up and matured after their experience of being captives. Danny became more of a leader, Em less selfish, Wa more serious (but still a joker), Breyona more calm and Shiv turned out to be more than expected from him since he liked being in Undermountain. I like Grizz the bigfoot, how he tried to help the humans even though he had been ordered not to.
All in all, it's a great story, one with a lot of imagination put behind it. It's unique and a huge page turner. It's a great YA book and would be ok for even younger teens. There are a few twists, but I really wasn't ever sure what to expect, which is really good. Very enjoyable and I would definitely recommend this one to fantasy/sci fi lovers! You should check it out!
I liked most of the characters (all but Bronson and Shaggy, but I don't think you are really supposed to like them). They all really grew up and matured after their experience of being captives. Danny became more of a leader, Em less selfish, Wa more serious (but still a joker), Breyona more calm and Shiv turned out to be more than expected from him since he liked being in Undermountain. I like Grizz the bigfoot, how he tried to help the humans even though he had been ordered not to.
All in all, it's a great story, one with a lot of imagination put behind it. It's unique and a huge page turner. It's a great YA book and would be ok for even younger teens. There are a few twists, but I really wasn't ever sure what to expect, which is really good. Very enjoyable and I would definitely recommend this one to fantasy/sci fi lovers! You should check it out!
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