Summary:

This story picks right up from where the first in the series left off. (And it ends much the same way, with a wrap-up of this part but leaving things wide open for a sequel.) The Resistance has won their first major battle against the evil empire. No, this isn’t Star Wars. It’s slightly more traditional fantasy, less space-y.

Additional Comments:

– Having heard the first one, it was nice to get to know the sister a little better.

– It’s been a while. I think it might have been more enjoyable if I remembered who was who going into the story.

– World-building 4/5: Intriguing extension on the first story where the wyvern and dragon blood and oil makes a big difference in the battles.

– The story has quite a few interesting characters, but I feel like we don’t really get to know some of them.

– Battles 4/5: Well-described, suitably desperate.

– Plot 4/5: Good guys have been betrayed and need to survive the onslaught of the evil empire.

– Ending 3.5/5 The ending felt good until the final twist which basically just opened it back up to a big, fat To Be Continued sign. I’m just not a fan of the tactic. It’s not quite as bad as a true cliffhanger, but the sentiment is there.

– Narration 4.5/5: I like Reuben Corbett’s voice. Pretty sure he did the first book in the series too, so there’s consistency between the works, which is nice.

Conclusion:

If you like dragons and epic adventure sort of fantasy, this is a great series to consider trying.

 

 

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Amazon Prime

The Collins Case – 2 FBI agents track down a kidnapped family. Kid friendly.

If fantasy’s more your thing, go Redeemer Chronicles. The first, Awakening, is available as an audiobook.

Ashlynn’s Dreams Shorts – a kid deals with her parents’ divorce, bullies, and the wonder of discovery.

Try The Dark Side of Science – Genetically altered kids fight for the right to live.

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