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Review #22619 - Dated: 10th of August, 2022
Author: mizim |
I wasn't looking for a book to read, I have one languishing in my bag waiting for me to hurry up and start reading it, but I saw this, read the blurb and thought I would give it a go. It's a tale as old as time, kids don't listen to warnings, stray off the path and end up getting tangled up in magic and danger. Amy quickly finds herself having the adventure she wanted but probably with far more danger than she'd hoped for, when upon arriving in the mystical land, her brother is taken prisoner by a sorcerer who wishes to use him to bind the sun forever, so he can keep his power. Amy, of course, sets off to rescue him and refuses to take no for an answer (much to the annoyance of those she teams up with).
The book keeps you moving at a solid pace, there's no real quiet moment once Liam as has been taken. Amy has to prove herself to those she must travel with, not only because she is a child but also because she is a girl (the usual men are fighters guff). Between sneaking around, arguing to gain more supporters and the many battle moments, there is plenty to enjoy in this book. The big reveal about one of the characters wasn't a surprise by the time we got to it, but that didn't detract from the story and I felt it was all well integrated. Due to a slow day, I was able to finish the book in just a couple of hours, which is quite good as it meant that I wanted to see where the story was going to take me and there is enough originality in it that I will be taking it home for others to read.
I really enjoyed this book, well written and well paced, if you enjoy your fantasy with a side of girl-kicks-butt, then this is a read for you.
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