Here are the occasional reflections of a joyful traveller along the strange pathways of fantasy and adventure. All my reviews are independent and unsolicited. I read many books that I don’t feel sufficiently enthusiastic about to review at all. Rather, this blog is intended as a celebration of the more interesting books I stumble across on my meandering reading journey, and of the important, life-affirming experiences they offer. It is but a very small thank you for the wonderful gifts their writers give.

Sunday 9 July 2017

The Secret of Solace, The Quest to the Uncharted Lands by Jayleigh Johnson


Overdue catch up

A couple of years ago, I very much enjoyed The Mark of the Dragonfly, the first book in this US-published sequence. I somehow missed the second book when it came out, though, and was only prompted back to the series by the very recent appearance of its third part. However I have caught up with both sequels now - and I am mightily glad that I did so. An interesting mix of fantasy, post-apocalypse and sci-fi, they continue the imaginative flair and gripping storytelling of their predecessor and are well-worth seeking out by older children and younger teens. (Please see my post from March '15 for more details.)