It has been a long time since I read a book and instantly had to launch into the second book. But this series is definitely one of those! I loved the first book so much I instantly bought the second, and finished it less than 24 hours later.
The characters continue to develop, like any good school story they start a new school year, although a lot of the action in this book happens away from the school, however it is there enough to satisfy that part of me.
The overarching story-line is really compelling, however there is enough going on within anyone book to control my curiosity and keep me in the moment.
Further mythical elements were added in this book which I totally loved. It feels almost a little over the top writing a review of this book when I have fallen in love so much I am not sure I am still objective!
With my teacher hat on I continue to love Sophie as our narrator, she is reliable, we can connect with her, and she feels really genuine. I was probably disappointed that we got less Dex in this book, and less Fitz, however this is only upon reflection, I did not notice it while reading.
As an edit I have to add my favorite quote from his book:
You’d be surprised how powerful hope can be, Sophie.
I got super excited when I read this line, I think, if I cast my mind back to other books that is one of the things that really matters to me as a reader, the characters having a chance for hope, and to make things better. Despite the sometimes grim episodes that Sophie endures, there is always hope that ultimately everything will be OK.
The story continue to be compelling and unique, and I can’t wait to go and curl up with book number three!
As a random observation, I am still not in love with the cover artwork, and I probably never would have picked this series up from a bookshop shelf! Guess there is a benefit to e-books after-all!
The age appropriate question is an interesting one – what I love about the series is the ‘goodness’ of it. The main characters are 12 and 13, and while they are interested in boys, there is no sex, drugs, alcohol or bad language. It has a pure kind of quality to it.
Mrs K
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