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kortirion's review against another edition
I guess I should read Book Two since I now own an autographed copy!
somewheregirl7's review against another edition
4.0
The second Erec Rex book is as fun to read as the first. The original characters are back with a few notable additions. I listened to the audiobook version of this book and it has an intro by Kaza Kingsley. It's interesting to the hear the author talk about how she thought of the series and the way she has planned the story arch. While a few sections of the book felt a little contrived I liked that Erec is not an almighty hero but just a kid bumbling through the story and needing help from his friends. He's far from perfect and yet utterly perfect because of that. I really enjoyed reading about his adventures with his friends and look forward to reading other books in the series. This is a good solid middle-grade reader book and a good choice for reluctant readers. I think it will appeal equally to boys and girls but there's enough of a story to draw in adult readers who like kids' lit as well.
boomerang109's review against another edition
4.0
tina is the 'monster' on the front, the scroll of truth plays a big part in saving the 'monsters'.
bkwrm127's review against another edition
4.0
I like the mc Erec Rex and how he has twelve quests to fulfill (like Hercules) in order to become king. There's definitely a lot of action and adventure, but it was easy for me to predict who the villians were and solve some of the puzzles. There were some interesting twists and turns to this story, though and I look forward to finding out more about Erec's past history.
awwwyisss44's review against another edition
4.0
When I started the second book in the Erec Rex series, I wasn’t really sure what to expect. There were all kinds of things I already knew should happen, things I wanted to see happen, but there were some things I really didn’t see coming.
It’s been a month since the contests ended and Erec has spent that month in “Upper Earth” recuperating with his family, at least until he receives a letter from his friend, Bethany, that says he must return to Alyphium and begin the quests - or he will forfeit his rights to be king. And with the Stain brothers and Rock Rayson gunning for becoming the next kings, Erec cannot have that happen.
Erec returns unaware of what how public opinion views him, King Piter, and the events that happened the month before. The public believes that Erec is an imposter, that he tricked the Lia Fail, and that the three other boys are the rightful winners of the contests. Erec also returns with the internal debate of whether he can handle the scepter or if the power of the scepter will destroy him.
There are many twists and adventures that Erec encounters, some planned, some not. The quests are deadly and terrifying, but as Erec continues them he learns more and more about himself and about the magical world he has entered. There’s also the matter of all the baby dragons have gone missing and finding them in time to save them and finding out who has taken them.
Erec also has to delve into The Substance, the very thing that holds their world together, the very magic that encompasses their entire lives. There is something about this world that Erec is drawn into that just seems to encapsulate the reader’s attention. The creatures, the people, the places all seem like something straight out of the imagination of someone that’s read too many fairy tales, but that’s because they basically are. And it’s a good thing!
This book could possibly stand on its own, because Ms. Kingsley does seem to go back and do a bit of a recap about things, which I see as a good thing especially for someone that doesn’t go into reading the book directly after the first one.
Along with the adventures, there is still plenty of humor and the characters are taken deeper with this book. I have now officially found myself involved in another series that is going to keep me waiting for the next book. It’s easy to become involved with the story and care about the characters, I even found myself beginning to tear up at a few parts.
There is something for everyone within this book, whether it’s adventure, family, friendship, amusement, or just a story you can get lost in. Most of the time, the second book in a series lacks from the first, and while this one does a little, it doesn’t disappoint and still left me wanting more. I found myself with more questions than I started with and most of them were different questions!
So while I did get some questions answered, there were a lot that I was left with. There are six more books slated for the series, so there is plenty of time to get my questions answered! And I can’t wait to find these answers. There is so much good about this series so far, that I already know I will spend the next few years involved in these characters - and I can’t wait!
It’s been a month since the contests ended and Erec has spent that month in “Upper Earth” recuperating with his family, at least until he receives a letter from his friend, Bethany, that says he must return to Alyphium and begin the quests - or he will forfeit his rights to be king. And with the Stain brothers and Rock Rayson gunning for becoming the next kings, Erec cannot have that happen.
Erec returns unaware of what how public opinion views him, King Piter, and the events that happened the month before. The public believes that Erec is an imposter, that he tricked the Lia Fail, and that the three other boys are the rightful winners of the contests. Erec also returns with the internal debate of whether he can handle the scepter or if the power of the scepter will destroy him.
There are many twists and adventures that Erec encounters, some planned, some not. The quests are deadly and terrifying, but as Erec continues them he learns more and more about himself and about the magical world he has entered. There’s also the matter of all the baby dragons have gone missing and finding them in time to save them and finding out who has taken them.
Erec also has to delve into The Substance, the very thing that holds their world together, the very magic that encompasses their entire lives. There is something about this world that Erec is drawn into that just seems to encapsulate the reader’s attention. The creatures, the people, the places all seem like something straight out of the imagination of someone that’s read too many fairy tales, but that’s because they basically are. And it’s a good thing!
This book could possibly stand on its own, because Ms. Kingsley does seem to go back and do a bit of a recap about things, which I see as a good thing especially for someone that doesn’t go into reading the book directly after the first one.
Along with the adventures, there is still plenty of humor and the characters are taken deeper with this book. I have now officially found myself involved in another series that is going to keep me waiting for the next book. It’s easy to become involved with the story and care about the characters, I even found myself beginning to tear up at a few parts.
There is something for everyone within this book, whether it’s adventure, family, friendship, amusement, or just a story you can get lost in. Most of the time, the second book in a series lacks from the first, and while this one does a little, it doesn’t disappoint and still left me wanting more. I found myself with more questions than I started with and most of them were different questions!
So while I did get some questions answered, there were a lot that I was left with. There are six more books slated for the series, so there is plenty of time to get my questions answered! And I can’t wait to find these answers. There is so much good about this series so far, that I already know I will spend the next few years involved in these characters - and I can’t wait!
brittany_alleman_ayers's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this book as much as I did the first in the series. Can't wait to start book number three!
kschmaltz's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
madmadammim's review against another edition
4.0
Hmm. Well, I agree with some of the other reviews, there were definitely some very awkward explanations given. Er, that doesn't quite say it. There were some points were it really felt like the author just couldn't get it down in words- not so reassuring since that's an authors job. There were a couple of time where I found myself frowning because the plot was getting see-through or unoriginal as well.
One good thing though, and it actually made me really like this books, was the characters. They were well developed and displayed in this book. They were really the saving factor of this book.
All in all, it was better than the first book in some ways, worse in others, and equal in the rest. Helpful, right? I still think that the series is good, and I'm sure the other readers will want to hang around for book three as much as I do.
In short, it was good, but not great. Worth reading, but not top of the list. I really like the series though, and I am eager to see how it will progress in book three.
One good thing though, and it actually made me really like this books, was the characters. They were well developed and displayed in this book. They were really the saving factor of this book.
All in all, it was better than the first book in some ways, worse in others, and equal in the rest. Helpful, right? I still think that the series is good, and I'm sure the other readers will want to hang around for book three as much as I do.
In short, it was good, but not great. Worth reading, but not top of the list. I really like the series though, and I am eager to see how it will progress in book three.
iceangel9's review
3.0
The second book in the Erec Rex series. Erec returns to Alypium to complete his second quest. First he must find and save missing dragon hatchlings, then he must save Alypium from the "monsters" of Otherness. When Erec travels to Otherness he discovers that the "monsters" may not by what he has been led to believe. He must also locate his missing bother and sister who have been kidnapped and are being held somewhere in Alypium.
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