As I said on my review of Jobin's first book, The Nethergrim , this is billed as a YA book. I would suggest the upper end of YA as there
is considerable violence and death. Do
not take that as a criticism, merely as a caution that I would not recommend
the book for 10 year olds.
The trio of Katherine, Edmund and Tom return in this book to
confront the continuing threat of the Nethergrim, an ancient evil.
Jobin creates a situation that tests each character and
further hones them into laudable young heroes.
There are a lot of adults in the book who illustrate the worse aspects
of human nature.
I particularly liked the way Jobin crafted a solution to the
deprivations of the Skeleth which will remain a mystery until you read the
book.
This book shows the quality of the first book was not a
fluke as that same high quality continues in this book. Some of Jobin's lines are crafted so
adroitly that they are poetic.
"Evening slipped inside and found itself a welcome
guest." I read that line multiple
times and marveled at Jobin's talent.
Well done!
I highly recommend.
Web Site: http://matthewjobin.com/
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