Arthur Goldheart

This book feels less like a big war story and more like a true, episodic sea adventure. I loved that it focused on Edmund, Lucy and their cousin Eustace. Honestly, Eustace's character arc from an annoying little brat to a decent person is the best part of the whole book. His transformation into a dragon and back was so brilliant.

It's so much more complex and darker than I expected, especially after watching the movie. The world-building is incredible, from the daemons as a physical manifestation of a person's soul to the concept of Dust. It's a fantasy world that feels truly unique.

This one was so different from the first. It's much darker and more somber. The idea that the Pevensies return to Narnia to find it's been hundreds of years and everything they knew is gone is genuinely heartbreaking. It feels like a story about loss and the harsh reality of growing up.

Recently finished reading it for the first time as an adult. I get it now. It's not just a kids' story... it's a timeless piece of art. The writing is so simple and direct, which makes the world feel incredibly real and cozy. I could practically smell the snow and feel the crunchy sound of it under my feet.