A review by millennialbookreview
Test of the Four: Book Two of the Serrulata Saga by A.E. Bennett, A.E. Bennett

5.0

This novel was a great continuation of the story that began in Gathering of the Four with a dynamic, expertly-woven plot and lots of excitement. It answered some questions, introduced new ones and left me eager for the next installment. The character development for the four main characters- Leora, Aurora, Roland and Leopold- was compelling to read, as well as seeing how the complexities of other characters, some new and some more familiar, were explored over the course of the story.

This entry in the series added to the world in terms of both world-building and lore. Xanthcraft is explored in more detail in this novel, and from a few different angles, which was interesting. The reader is shown what exists beyond the Realm, for better or worse, and how different groups have adapted to the way things are in the world of this story. There are hints regarding what caused "thing to go wrong" in terms of society collapsing that were intriguing and introduce a great mystery for future novels.

I was provided with a copy of Test of the Four by the author for review.