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avi_7120's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
piperkitty81's review
4.0
Very enjoyable! I like the new characters and how the old ones are continuing to grow. I’m eager to find out what will happen in the next book.
eawsmom's review
4.0
This is the fourth book in the Gryphon Chronicles and I think I enjoyed it the most of all of them.
Jake has been brought to magical Merlin Hall to undergo his Assessment, which will decide whether or not he will receive training as a Lightrider when he is older. He is accompanied by Dani, his old friend from the orphanage, as well as his cousins Isabelle and Archie. While they are at Merlin Hall, they make the acquaintance of a future Guardian and a young witch, both of whom are also undergoing their Assessments. Both of the new youngsters are somewhat prickly and unfriendly to start with, but after several adventures together, the four become fast friends and work together to rid the witch of the nasty spirits who are pursuing her. They also succeed in rescuing the Queen's flag which was stolen, and learn that just because someone looks different, it doesn't mean he is automatically bad.
As usual, the book ended in a way to give hope for a future installment. Now to wait patiently for it to be written and released...
I recommend this series for readers who like adventure. While there are references to some occurrences in the previous books, everything is explained well enough that this one can be read without reading the others first.
Note: I received this book free from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Jake has been brought to magical Merlin Hall to undergo his Assessment, which will decide whether or not he will receive training as a Lightrider when he is older. He is accompanied by Dani, his old friend from the orphanage, as well as his cousins Isabelle and Archie. While they are at Merlin Hall, they make the acquaintance of a future Guardian and a young witch, both of whom are also undergoing their Assessments. Both of the new youngsters are somewhat prickly and unfriendly to start with, but after several adventures together, the four become fast friends and work together to rid the witch of the nasty spirits who are pursuing her. They also succeed in rescuing the Queen's flag which was stolen, and learn that just because someone looks different, it doesn't mean he is automatically bad.
As usual, the book ended in a way to give hope for a future installment. Now to wait patiently for it to be written and released...
I recommend this series for readers who like adventure. While there are references to some occurrences in the previous books, everything is explained well enough that this one can be read without reading the others first.
Note: I received this book free from the author in exchange for an honest review.
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