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Due East, Beasts & Campfire Feasts
by Erin Johnson
Due East, Beasts and Campfire Feasts by Erin Johnson is seventh tale in the Spells & Caramels series. Imogen Banks and her friends have been transported via Horace’s mirror portal to the Badlands. After revealing King Roch’s wrongdoings, they barely escaped with their lives. Prince Hank was injured and, thankfully, Horace healed him before departing. The group is now surrounded by soldier’s and accused of orchestrating the disappearance of a Captain Kenta. All of them have been hit with darts that stripped them of their magic, and they are forced to march through a forest full of monsters to Kusuri to go before the council. They must prove their worth by obtaining a much needed herb within three days or they will be banished into the forest (with the monsters). To make matters worse, a typhoon is on the way and Hank is not talking to Imogen. They must navigate an unknown territory full of unusual, deadly creatures without their magic. When things start to go wrong on the journey, it is obvious a traitor is in their midst. Can they complete their quest in time and will they all make it back in one piece?
Due East, Beasts and Campfire Feasts is an entertaining story. I like Erin Johnson’s conversational writing style. The story is well-written with a fast pace. There is plenty of action that will keep you riveted. All our favorite characters are back for another adventure in a new land. Horace has left them (once again) in a sticky situation in a strange land. The Badlands are not quite what our group imagined. Hank is unconscious, and Francis is left in an unusual state without his powers (poor Rhoda must carry him). Erin Johnson has a creative imagination. She has created some unique worlds, magic and unusual creatures (her take on a unicorn had me laughing). While our favorite characters are present, I missed the normal interactions between them (while they are baking, enjoying the sights of a new kingdom). Sam stepped up to the plate in this story and showed his value as a shapeshifter. I appreciate the humor sprinkled throughout the story. I found myself giggling several times (Francis’ predicament for instance). The mystery was interesting and sad (the poor monsters). While identifying the bad guys is a snap, I wanted to keep reading to see what would happen to our bakers next. I am giving Due East, Beats and Campfire Feasts 4 out of 5 stars (I liked it). Due East, Beasts and Campfire Feasts is not a standalone book. Each book in this series builds upon the previous one (so read them in order). Due East, Beasts and Campfire Feasts has delightful yet quirky characters, a strange land, magic, scary monsters and a mystery rolled into one engaging story. I cannot wait for the next installment in the Spells and Caramels series.
Due East, Beasts and Campfire Feasts is an entertaining story. I like Erin Johnson’s conversational writing style. The story is well-written with a fast pace. There is plenty of action that will keep you riveted. All our favorite characters are back for another adventure in a new land. Horace has left them (once again) in a sticky situation in a strange land. The Badlands are not quite what our group imagined. Hank is unconscious, and Francis is left in an unusual state without his powers (poor Rhoda must carry him). Erin Johnson has a creative imagination. She has created some unique worlds, magic and unusual creatures (her take on a unicorn had me laughing). While our favorite characters are present, I missed the normal interactions between them (while they are baking, enjoying the sights of a new kingdom). Sam stepped up to the plate in this story and showed his value as a shapeshifter. I appreciate the humor sprinkled throughout the story. I found myself giggling several times (Francis’ predicament for instance). The mystery was interesting and sad (the poor monsters). While identifying the bad guys is a snap, I wanted to keep reading to see what would happen to our bakers next. I am giving Due East, Beats and Campfire Feasts 4 out of 5 stars (I liked it). Due East, Beasts and Campfire Feasts is not a standalone book. Each book in this series builds upon the previous one (so read them in order). Due East, Beasts and Campfire Feasts has delightful yet quirky characters, a strange land, magic, scary monsters and a mystery rolled into one engaging story. I cannot wait for the next installment in the Spells and Caramels series.