This was a great story. I felt it was not as graphic as the first book. The focus was more on expanding the world building of the first book. Here we This was a great story. I felt it was not as graphic as the first book. The focus was more on expanding the world building of the first book. Here we get to become intimately acquainted with the kingdom of the sea dragons and we get to know Tsunami's family. This was an interesting look at different ways of governing and leading. Tsunami grows as a character and as a leader, and it all happens naturally and smoothly. I enjoyed this book. It does end in a bit if a cliffhanger, just to warn you....more
A fabulous conclusion to this first arc of this series. In the acknowledgements, the author promises more Amari books, which is good because there areA fabulous conclusion to this first arc of this series. In the acknowledgements, the author promises more Amari books, which is good because there are some unanswered questions at the end. In this book, we get to see how far the kids have come since book one. There are several points where the characters discuss how they have changed over their time together. Looking forward to the future books in this series!...more
I'm reading this series with my 9y.o. daughter. She loves the story! I've enjoyed the story as well! It teaches about loyalty, forgiveness, and disappI'm reading this series with my 9y.o. daughter. She loves the story! I've enjoyed the story as well! It teaches about loyalty, forgiveness, and disappointment. The only reason I didn't feel comfortable giving it 5 stars is that it's gory. There is fighting in a gladiator arena and a war going on, but I felt like the bill went into WAY too much detail about the realities of those situations. For example, at one point the book describes a battlefield and discusses the mangled dragon bodies, bones sticking out of the mud, and blood running into the river turning it red. I was surprised by this, and other similar passages, because I don't feel they are age appropriate. Having said that, I know I'm really conservative when it comes to gore, and not everyone will agree with my opinion on this matter. I would just encourage parents to read the story or at least the beginning of Chapter 32 to see if you are comfortable with the way this author handles the gore of war. Like I said, other than that one issue, I thought the story was fabulous and would highly recommend it!...more
Read this book very long ago. I don't remember a lot of it, but I do remember really enjoying it!Read this book very long ago. I don't remember a lot of it, but I do remember really enjoying it!...more
Great book one censorship and the power of the human spirit to prevail. Beauty said it was a book about TV taking over the world, but his stronger theGreat book one censorship and the power of the human spirit to prevail. Beauty said it was a book about TV taking over the world, but his stronger themes desk with censoring information and sensationalizing real life into entertainment. Fantastic book!...more
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