by Brandon Mull
I gave this one two stars because I really did not like it at all but my son - the preferred age range, I think - enjoyed it much more than I did. Here are some of the reasons I didn't like it and don't recommend it for anyone over 11 years old: - we listened to the audio book and we both agreed...
Very imaginative world-building and a neat concept, but it fell short on character and writing and, most especially, pacing. I kinda skimmed around the boring bits (which was most of the book) and tried to pick up important plot points and I think I succeeded admirably. Mull and I just don't seem to...
Just realized that I never rated this one. 3.5 for now. Knowing my love for Brandon Mull's stories, the rating will probably get higher as the years pass.I haven't quite fallen in love with Five Kingdoms as much as I did with Fablehaven and Beyonders, but I do take quite a bit of time to get attache...