This is loads of fun, like the first one, the Vengekeep Prophecies. Since it ends on a hint of further problems, we can assume that Jaxter and his family and friends (or semi enemy in one case) are in for at least enough problems to take another book to complete. I enjoy the humor in this series, where the good guys are the thieves and the bad guys tend to be anyone else. The thieves are of course, loyal to their own and moral with their own. It is everyone else that has problems with their morality and ethics! I may add more another time. Bottom line, this was loads of fun, enough that I'll read the next one. I enjoyed this book and very eagerly await book three.I feel like I should say more. Jaxter Grimjinx whom we met in book one, The Vengekeep Prophecies, is back in another adventure. This time he's joined by (people) on a quest to figure out (disappearances) and I didn't actually see the ending coming so that was good. I feel like I don't want to give away spoilers especially since this is five months before the actual book release. Some of the content, like the racial persecution of an ethnic minority while other responsible parties avoid suspicion, may be complex for younger readers. However I don't feel like a readers enjoyment of this book would suffer from it. I also believe that exposure to these concepts may help a person's understanding of complex issues as they mature.For example, when I first saw the Sound of Music I had no real understanding about the Nazis and the Anschluß. This did not stop me from enjoying the musical or from understanding that those gentlemen were the antagonists pursuing the von Trapps.The back of the book suggests that the book is appropriate for Ages 8-12, Grades 3-7. I am a bit older than that and I would say that all ages should enjoy this story. I'm not very good at understanding the needs of younger readers but I feel that older readers should find charm and delight in the text, especially if they have read book one.If you have read book one and you enjoyed it, I think you might like book two even more.If you're not a tevrok that is.
What do You think about The Shadowhand Covenant (2013)?
The second book in my favorite fantasy series since Harry Potter. I can't wait for #3!
—amer
Delightful easy-reading quest fiction, looking forward to book 3!
—GavbOo
Fantastic fantasy series for 3rd-5th graders!
—Anushkajain98
