A review by tartan_teapotsandbooks_croft
Skandar and the Phantom Rider by A.F. Steadman

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

So I bought this book for myself. I read the first Skandar when it first came out. My husband thought it sounded like my sort of book and he wasn't wrong. Filled with magic and myth, A.F. Steadman really captures the imagination of any read of any age. The world is so imaginative and immersive. The unicorne aren't cute, fluffy and rainbows. They're wild and monstrous. The book follows Skandar's second year on The Island. It's full of twists and some sadness I felt. The friends have a wonderful adventure. I love the characters in the book. They all have their own individual charm. Except maybe for Dorian Manning.... The book is written in third person from Skandar's point of view. There are several little interludes included but these are from Kenna's point of view. She is Skandar's elder sister who failed The Hatchery exam the year before Skandar even thought about his. I recommend this to you all and your kids if you have any!