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A review by cornmaven
Mark of the Plague by Kevin Sands
5.0
A continuation of the Blackthorn Key finds Christopher, his friend, Tom, and new recruit Sally, trying to keep the apothecary shop afloat after Benedict Blackthorn's death and in the midst of a plague. Christopher is still not an official apothecary, so he can't sell his remedies, and people are definitely desperate for a cure.
Into town comes a "prophet" who claims to be able to predict who will die, and another man who claims he has the one and only cure for the plague. And thus begins Christopher's quest to find out the truth, as people do die and people are seemingly cured, but something doesn't add up.
Sands' writing does not disappoint, and this story moves Christopher ever closer to fully realizing his gifts and talents and learning what he can become. Loved it loved it loved it. The villains are really bad, Master Benedict's spirit is ever present as it guides Christopher, and this kid can figure out codes like no one else.
Highly recommended.
NOTE: This review may appear on my library's social media book review channel in the future.
Into town comes a "prophet" who claims to be able to predict who will die, and another man who claims he has the one and only cure for the plague. And thus begins Christopher's quest to find out the truth, as people do die and people are seemingly cured, but something doesn't add up.
Sands' writing does not disappoint, and this story moves Christopher ever closer to fully realizing his gifts and talents and learning what he can become. Loved it loved it loved it. The villains are really bad, Master Benedict's spirit is ever present as it guides Christopher, and this kid can figure out codes like no one else.
Highly recommended.
NOTE: This review may appear on my library's social media book review channel in the future.