Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: WaterBrook Press (September 21, 2010)
ISBN-10: 1400073405
ISBN-13: 978-1400073405
The second in the Chiril Chronicles, Tipper and Bealomondore are whisked away to the secret land of the Kimen, along with two of the statues. When they learn that Verrin Schope has vanished, they set out to find him, along with Fenworth, Hollee, and Librettowitt. They find trouble instead when Tipper breaks her ankle, and a creature called the Growl tracks them, intent on killing Fenworth. Everything comes to a head when the Grawl recruits evil monsters called Schoergats and plans to kill all of the dragons of Chiril.
Hollee, our only new addition, is a young, female kimen who is sent to watch over Fenworth. She has a strong curiosity and a whimsy, likeable charm. Although I admit, I always kind of liked not knowing anything about kimens. They seem less mysterious then they used to.
The grawl, a hafling, is our new villain. He is much like an animal and seems to have vanquished any human feelings. He only knows how to kill and is an excellent bad guy.
Bealomdore proves himself as my favorite character, the only one that develops. He learns in his sword skills and his understanding of Wuldar. And we learn about his past and his family. Also, I was pleased to see he seemed to be developing a crush on Tipper and there were quite a few moments they shared together that proved they were becoming closer. Unfortunately, this doesn't go anywhere and left me feeling cheated.
I have the same critique as I did with the first book. Because of their lack of appearances in this book, neither Tipper nor Jayrus' character evolve at all. I was sorely disappointed to find that their relationship was just as predictable as the first. Jayrus is still perfect, and Tipper eventually grows a desire to know Wulder, but it does little to change her character.
The story is well paced, switching back to Becaroon, Bealomondore and Fenworth. And there plenty of action scenes, including a near death experience for our beloved Bealomondore. Because of this and the development of Bealomondore, I still give it three stars. Just as good as the last.
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Up next, I'll review "The Personifid Project" by R.E. Bartlett.
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