Secrets Of The Dragon Sanctuary (2009) - Plot & Excerpts
I have waited to review this book until I finished the last book in the series. This review will be representative of all five Fablehaven books, which I ADORED, DEVOURED and RELISHED. The fantasy genre is by far my favorite. I have felt this way since I was a little girl, the moment I discovered The Hobbit. The Fablehaven series strikes just the right balance between believability and fantasy, which is difficult to do. The story never felt bogged down by fluffy detail, which has been a pet peeve of late. The character development was spot on. I must say that I disliked Seth at first, but by the end of the series, he had won me over, and how. Reading these books was like giving my imagination a piping hot pizza piled with everything I love and a huge caramel sundae with whipped cream on top -- a huge treat. Put simply, my imagination was indulged. I also appreciate that the entire series was just a darn good story. I didn't ever feel like I was being force fed a political agenda or other kind of propaganda. Instead, I was treated to a twisting, turning romp of a classic struggle between good and evil, complete with alliances, changes of heart, repentance and redemption. If you're looking for a gripping, pleasant, funny, family-friendly adventure, this is it. I bought the series in hardback where it now sits with the books I will read over and over again. Again, I read this aloud but this time just to my son, my daughter got busy with schoolwork and other activities. Mull continued writing engaging books with morals weaved into them. Hard choices are made with very real consequences, their enemies continue to hound our heroes, and the new challenges and trials are well conceived and executed. One thing Mull is getting good at is creating massively imposing problems and delivering a solution that doesn't feel like a deus ex machina solution. Oh, sure, we know the main characters won't die, but they are still going to struggle and suffer to solve the problems they are in. Mull doesn't always make it work, but he nails it far more often than not. The end result is another Fablehaven book with solid pacing, good character development, tough problems and satisfactory solutions with real consequences.We can't wait to read the last one in the series!
What do You think about Secrets Of The Dragon Sanctuary (2009)?
I loved this book because its full of mystery and suspense with action all combined.
—autumn7015
Lots of fun - action, suspense and surprises.
—Yoanna
HIUGE plot twist at the end. Its so riveting
—hunter
