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The Kingdom Lights (2014)

by Steven V.S.(Favorite Author)

4.56 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

0990314847 (ISBN13: 9780990314844)

languge

English

genre

Fantasy

publisher

Neverland Publishing

review 1: Independent reviewer for Paranormal Romance and Authors That Rock.Celes Vales lives an average life with his family or so he though. That all changes on his twelfth birthday when he finds out he has magic within him and is sent to a magical school in the floating city of Gardarel to learn how to use it properly. But several people don't want him there and around including his cousin Sam who treats him miserably. When he and his new friends uncover a sinister plot to destroy Gardarel in the kingdom lights, can Celes stop the ones behind it before it's too lateWhen i received this book i immediately though of Harry Potter it had the air the mystery and magic just like it then a few chapters in i got disappointed although this book is well written but it really fell short of... more something that could have been great,I was bothered by the fact that this type of story has been done so many times now the young person finding out they have magic going to a magical school being "bullied" and there being a bad Guy/Girl, But the only one that has really succeed is i am sorry to say is Harry Potter, The one thing that did interest me was the world the author had developed it had so much potential but even that had little there, and i really wanted to know more about the Flare Crystals and how does it work to produce and maintain stones that trap magic. also would have been interesting to no why there are specific types of magic associated with specific people?I was really hoping towards the end of the book that the characters would have learned more and gained more depth. and what happened with all the characters well basically disappearing when there most needed Arthur, Patrick and Saunders, And please don't get me started on Celes family they were beyond!!!I cant really say i had any favorite characters either.Whilst this i understand is more of a teenagers book and therefore cant become to much of a heavy read, i would definitely rate this book at least one more star if there was more development with the characters and the city.In closing its an ok read for younger generation and ones who like easy reads, but this book was not my cup of tea, i wish the author good luck and hopefully more depth in his characters in his future books3 Out of 5 fangs
review 2: "An Outstanding Young Adult Fantasy In The Floating City"This remarkably written story is a fun read, in a classic British style. It's the story of a boy who receives magical powers at 12 years of age. Celes Vale lives with him Mum, Cyanna, and older sister, Marine. Their cottage is small and rustic on a floating city, Midgard, also called the Factory. Celes' cousin, Sam, already is 12 years and has magical powers, but he's not very nice since he and his family live in a higher class town, Gardarel, the realm of the Kingdom Lights, a long distance away. Celes' uncle and aunt, with children Sam and Alexia, are expected to arrive for a visit. Celes helps his Mum deliver her cooked meats she prepares at the local market square. It gives him an opportunity to explore around the floating city. It's crowded at the market with lots of shoppers, vendors selling goods from tightly packed stalls, and carts rattling on the uneven stone paths. There is an old stone wall around the outer city to help prevent wanderers from falling through the sky to the Surface World below. Celes makes his deliveries and then explores unknown areas, finally getting lost. The magician, Arthur, who selected Celes to have mystical powers (which no one else is gifted in his family), speaks to Celes and tells him it is time to receive his special gift before midnight when he turns 12 years old the next day. The mystic, Phoenix, will endow some of his powers into Celes. After this is done, Arthur appears again to him and tells Celes he must go to Gardarel to learn how to use his powers. He will be an Invoker, like his cousin Sam. When he arrives at Gardarel, he attracts much attention from people, some good, and some not. For a boy of 12 years, he has quite a mission and never shirks from doing the right thing, even when his life is threatened. This is a mesmerizing tale which will engross readers, even if not young. It reminds me of Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory as well as the spell-binding Harry Potter series. It sweeps one away to another world to travel with Celes and his friends on adventures. Extremely well written and easy to read. Highly recommend. less

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