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3.0

Here's the thing. The plot is interesting and I love fantasy books with magic systems. But this sequel is unfortunately very similar to the first book – hard to follow PLUS like 10 new characters to try and keep up with and remember.

The action scenes are especially difficult to follow, and the characters are referred to by their first name, last name, rank/species, OR nickname; and it constantly changes from chapter to chapter.

I'd expect that from a YA or adult book. But for a middle grade book, I just can't see most kids being able to keep up with what's going on.

For what it's worth, my kiddo will definitely want to read the next book in the series. He wasn't constantly questioning why the adults were putting the fate of the planet in a bunch of 13-year-olds' hands