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4.35 AVERAGE
4.35 AVERAGE
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The third book in the series, and just as good as the first two. The challenges are greater and the consequences significant. Can Skandar persevere and overcome? An exciting and brilliant story; I can't wait for the next one!
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Skandar and A F Steadman’s writing grow from strength to strength with each book in this series. In this exciting volume, we get to know each of the expanded cast that little bit more and Kenna’s POV chapters are a dark and brooding thrill to read. We get to explore Skandar’s relationships with the other islanders and of course with Scoundrel’s Luck, and as usual the races and magic are a cinematic experience of themselves.
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A fantastic third book, Steadman has taken the characters further in this story. We see the quartet grow as friends and Skandar has to face some challenges along the way, not just the Chaos Trials. Absolutely brilliant, I cannot wait for book 4!
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Small, slight spoilers for books 1 and 2 below so read on with caution...
Following the events of The Phantom Rider, Skandar and his sister Kenna are finally both together at the Eyrie training to be unicorn riders. But, not everyone is happy with the return of Spirit wielders and the even more unorthodox forged unicorn bond. Third year at the Eyrie also brings The Choas Trials, four elemental tests that only the best riders will succeed in. The unsuccessful will be declared nomads. Chuck in the fact that the unicorns are acting rebellious, the Hatchery eggs have been stolen, and the Weaver keeps showing up, this is going to be Skandar's and his quartet's toughest year yet.
This is without a doubt the best Skandar book to date. It is darker and more action filled than ever before. The character development from not only Skandar but the entire cast is great and the relationships between them develop in unlikely ways.
This series just keeps getting better and better and is in my opinion setting a new standard for middle grade fantasy.
Bring on book 4!
Following the events of The Phantom Rider, Skandar and his sister Kenna are finally both together at the Eyrie training to be unicorn riders. But, not everyone is happy with the return of Spirit wielders and the even more unorthodox forged unicorn bond. Third year at the Eyrie also brings The Choas Trials, four elemental tests that only the best riders will succeed in. The unsuccessful will be declared nomads. Chuck in the fact that the unicorns are acting rebellious, the Hatchery eggs have been stolen, and the Weaver keeps showing up, this is going to be Skandar's and his quartet's toughest year yet.
This is without a doubt the best Skandar book to date. It is darker and more action filled than ever before. The character development from not only Skandar but the entire cast is great and the relationships between them develop in unlikely ways.
This series just keeps getting better and better and is in my opinion setting a new standard for middle grade fantasy.
Bring on book 4!