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awwwyisss44's review against another edition
5.0
How would you feel if, when you were twelve years old, your mother disappeared and, in the quest to save her, you left the real world and entered a world of magic and kings and queens? That’s exactly what happened to Erec Rex.
Erec is not your normal boy; he has a glass eye, his home contains things that are less than normal, and his brothers and sisters aren’t as special as he is, but they are certainly unusual. When Erec gets a “cloudy thought,” which are like visions, he knows his mother is in danger, and that he is the only one that can save her.
As Erec begins his search he meets Bethany, a girl who is being raised by her mean uncle and forced to work at his newsstand. Bethany knows a way to help Erec, and so she joins him on his journey. When the two go through an unnoticed door in the sidewalk, they enter a world much different than their own.
When they get to this world, called Alyphium, they find themselves in a contest to become the next rulers of the land. There are three rulers who will be replaced - King Piter, Queen Posey, and King Pluto. However, King Piter is sick and is slowly losing himself; the castle is quite literally on its side, and The Substance that holds the whole world together has gone askew. There is something very wrong in this magical world, and when things start happening and become dangerous, it’s up to Erec, with the help of Bethany, to fix things.
Although I first thought this was a knockoff of Harry Potter (and there are some correlations), this is a story with characters that are all their own. Kaza Kingsley has created an array of characters that are easily lovable and have depth. The story is adventurous and fun, with an element of danger and a “wait, did that really just happen?” quality.
Once I finished, I was eager to continue onto the next book in the series, just to know what happens next! The Dragon's Eye is a captivating read, and it stands to reason that with this cast of characters and the imagination of Ms. Kingsley, this could easily be the next phenomenon to sweep through the young adult fiction world.
There is plenty of humor for those who prefer lighthearted but still slightly dim stories. By the end of page one, I was already laughing so hard I had to put the book down. I also found myself oddly wanting Erec’s alarm clock. There are many more instances like this throughout the rest of the book, and this is definitely a novel that I would recommend to everyone.
For the older audience, parts of the story are a bit predictable, but the writing and depth of the characters totally makes up for that. If you haven’t heard of the Erec Rex series before, or have overlooked it in the stores, then you should run, not walk, to the nearest bookstore and pick up your copy today!
Erec is not your normal boy; he has a glass eye, his home contains things that are less than normal, and his brothers and sisters aren’t as special as he is, but they are certainly unusual. When Erec gets a “cloudy thought,” which are like visions, he knows his mother is in danger, and that he is the only one that can save her.
As Erec begins his search he meets Bethany, a girl who is being raised by her mean uncle and forced to work at his newsstand. Bethany knows a way to help Erec, and so she joins him on his journey. When the two go through an unnoticed door in the sidewalk, they enter a world much different than their own.
When they get to this world, called Alyphium, they find themselves in a contest to become the next rulers of the land. There are three rulers who will be replaced - King Piter, Queen Posey, and King Pluto. However, King Piter is sick and is slowly losing himself; the castle is quite literally on its side, and The Substance that holds the whole world together has gone askew. There is something very wrong in this magical world, and when things start happening and become dangerous, it’s up to Erec, with the help of Bethany, to fix things.
Although I first thought this was a knockoff of Harry Potter (and there are some correlations), this is a story with characters that are all their own. Kaza Kingsley has created an array of characters that are easily lovable and have depth. The story is adventurous and fun, with an element of danger and a “wait, did that really just happen?” quality.
Once I finished, I was eager to continue onto the next book in the series, just to know what happens next! The Dragon's Eye is a captivating read, and it stands to reason that with this cast of characters and the imagination of Ms. Kingsley, this could easily be the next phenomenon to sweep through the young adult fiction world.
There is plenty of humor for those who prefer lighthearted but still slightly dim stories. By the end of page one, I was already laughing so hard I had to put the book down. I also found myself oddly wanting Erec’s alarm clock. There are many more instances like this throughout the rest of the book, and this is definitely a novel that I would recommend to everyone.
For the older audience, parts of the story are a bit predictable, but the writing and depth of the characters totally makes up for that. If you haven’t heard of the Erec Rex series before, or have overlooked it in the stores, then you should run, not walk, to the nearest bookstore and pick up your copy today!
starship_olympus's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
brittany_alleman_ayers's review against another edition
4.0
This was my second time reading this book, and I loved it just as much as I did the first time. This is a great story for anyone who loves magic.
timsprincess's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
madmadammim's review against another edition
5.0
Nicely done! I can't say that I expect it to be the next big hit, but I have no doubt it will do well! The cover creeps me out a little bit...but the story was great! Good characters, good plot, good setting as well(though I can't say it was totally creative on the author's part). Well done Kaza Kingsley, definitely enjoyed it, and I'll look forward to book two!
(I realize my reviews on this series make no sense if you follow when they were posted, but these were my opinions when I first finished the book, k? Or, as close as I could get them anyway.)
(I realize my reviews on this series make no sense if you follow when they were posted, but these were my opinions when I first finished the book, k? Or, as close as I could get them anyway.)
iceangel9's review
4.0
The first book in the Erec Rex series. Erec is twelve and has six adopted bothers and sisters. His single mother trys her best to care for them all, but they have to move a lot. When his mother goes missing one morning, Erec sets out to find her only to discover another world, a world of magic the likes of which he has never dreamed. He discovers that the kingdom and his world are in peril and he might be the only hope for both worlds. A bright and charming new series. Boys and girls alike will enjoy it.
cindyc3689's review
3.0
Kisah petualangan dunia sihir dengan tokoh anak laki-laki yatim berumur 12 tahun yang tak tahu apa-apa tentang dunia sihir sebelumnya, hmmmm... ini mengingatkan pada cerita apa ya...? Kayaknya pernah baca ;p
Meski dengan kemiripan setting dengan HP ini, buku ini masih menyisakan hal-hal menyenangkan untuk dibaca. Ada puisi dan lirik lagu berisi teka-teki, ada benda-benda sihir yang top bgt (pintu kemana saja dilengkapi dengan gps!), juga ada kejutan-kejutan dan twist pada alurnya. Hanya saja alurnya ini sedikit bolak-balik dan pembagian antara dunia sihir dan non-sihirnya terkadang membingungkan.
Menunggu buku kedua, sbl ripiu lebih lanjut d!
Meski dengan kemiripan setting dengan HP ini, buku ini masih menyisakan hal-hal menyenangkan untuk dibaca. Ada puisi dan lirik lagu berisi teka-teki, ada benda-benda sihir yang top bgt (pintu kemana saja dilengkapi dengan gps!), juga ada kejutan-kejutan dan twist pada alurnya. Hanya saja alurnya ini sedikit bolak-balik dan pembagian antara dunia sihir dan non-sihirnya terkadang membingungkan.
Menunggu buku kedua, sbl ripiu lebih lanjut d!
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