ryanjamesburt's review against another edition
3.0
Not a bad story. I read it before I started reading James Potter and the Vault of Destines. Kind of like James Potter 2.5 without James.
singh_reads_kanwar2's review against another edition
4.0
This story is digression from main story of james potter and about another character Petra she was back at home and life is difficult and she is not respected for the school she goes in as magic school, she did want to do magic and without her wand, she found dagger with which help of someone else blood she can talk to her mother and she try it with fox and other animals and she try to talk via Elizabeth blood but she resisted and she being elder sister she saved Elizabeth and decided to ran away from home , away from her aunt and when she found out she is reason for Grandfather dead she magic the tree to kill her and Merlin revealed to her she is a sorcerer and she have to learn magic unlike wizards or witches. Now her job is great and interesting.
joshhj's review against another edition
4.0
Before reading this, I was on my journey through the James Potter universe, created superbly by G. Norman Lippert. I finished reading the second book, and was ready to move on to the third one, but my pace was halted by an opening message from the author in the third book. While not necessary, this book was supposed to provide the readers with better grasp of the plot of the third book. I decided to read it because I was not ready to start without having a gap in my knowledge.
In truth, I was not expecting much because this book is not about James Potter, but about a girl named Petra; a recent Hogwarts graduate who played a central role in the second book of James Potter series. Judging by its short story, I decided I could power through the entire book in few hours. Now, as I have finished the book in one sitting, I have to say I did enjoy reading it. The entire story and the tone put forth by the author was darker and gloomier than the James Potter series I have read previously, but it suited the story well. It also did well in showing what the author was capable of; getting out of the comfort zone of the familiar setting involving Hogwarts to create a story that shines with originality.
In truth, I was not expecting much because this book is not about James Potter, but about a girl named Petra; a recent Hogwarts graduate who played a central role in the second book of James Potter series. Judging by its short story, I decided I could power through the entire book in few hours. Now, as I have finished the book in one sitting, I have to say I did enjoy reading it. The entire story and the tone put forth by the author was darker and gloomier than the James Potter series I have read previously, but it suited the story well. It also did well in showing what the author was capable of; getting out of the comfort zone of the familiar setting involving Hogwarts to create a story that shines with originality.
ladysaur36's review against another edition
4.0
A great short story. Would definitely recommend it for those rainy days in.
kc1005us's review against another edition
3.0
Dark fairy tale, yes. Story of Petra &explanation of what she returned home to. The story is short, but now that I am a few pages into the 3rd James Potter, I'd say to be sure to read it between books 2 & 3.
author_andreabarringer's review against another edition
3.0
It was good
This was a good book. The author does a good job, but I felt like I needed a bit more action or more of an ending in order to give it a higher rating.
This was a good book. The author does a good job, but I felt like I needed a bit more action or more of an ending in order to give it a higher rating.
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