atkinsonwords 's review for:

The Emerald Atlas by John Stephens
3.0

First book in a new kids' series that my daughter is reading; got the audio book for a road trip and finished listening on my own; engaging set of characters (two sisters and a brother -- the main characters -- the creepy "Countess," a kind wizard and a slew of Dwarves). I would file this in the category "books that Harry Potter fans will gravitate to in the post-Harry Potter era."

My only quibble was that it felt as if there was almost too much action and not enough 'down time'/lighter moments for the characters.