Genre: Fiction—Fantasy & Young Adult
Completed: 5 October 2017
Summary & Review:
After successfully retrieving the Stone of Mercy, young Carling is tasked by the Wizard of Crystonia to continue on her ascension to throne as the rightful heir of the land by finding the second stone, the Stone of Courage. Joined by her friends Higson, Tandum, and Tibbals, she journeys deep into the Northern Reaches to find the stone and learns that courage is just what she’ll need to face the challenges that she’ll soon encounter.
Wow! I’m know I’m a little biased since my mom is the author, but I thought this was a fantastic young adult fantasy. I’ve been able to read my mom’s books since the very early drafts of Behind the Mist (#175), and it has been so fun watching her grow as a writer. Here she has created a fun, layered world that fits squarely in with other Fantasy novel worlds and is true to the genre. While many of the creatures that populate the land of Crystonia will be familiar to fans of mythology or fantasy, e.g. centaurs and cyclops, Evans has given them new, interesting qualities and civilizations that brings a fresh feel to them. I can’t wait to continue on with Carling and her friends in Book 3!
You can read my review of The Centaur Chronicles Book 1: The Stone of Mercy (#375) here. Also, visit Dancing Horse Press to buy your own copies of these wonderful young adult fantasy adventures. Christmas is coming!
Rating: 10.0
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