Title: Children
of Yden
Series: The Last
Great Wizard of Yden, #2
Author: S.G. Rogers
Publisher: Astraea
Press
Publication Date: January
3, 2013
Genres: YA,
Fantasy
Reviewed by: Ellen
Fritz
Source: Received
from author for review
Ellen’s star rating: 5/5
SUMMARY
The children of Yden are returning home, and
it’s time to choose sides. The Fox Clan is building an army, but its motives
and goals are unclear. As Jon begins his magical training, a reckless skirmish
with Guinn of the Fox Clan has unforeseen repercussions. Not only has he placed
himself in danger, but nobody around him is safe. When Jon discovers Guinn is
looking for a secret weapon, a magical artifact called the Portal Key, he vows
to find it first. Jon does not yet realize the Fox Clan’s most potent weapon in
its quest for power will be his heart.
REVIEW
Children of Yden continues the story
of John Hansen, Kira, Brett and their friends. After Efysian, who had been
slain at the end of the previous book, The
Last Great Wizard of Yden, had killed or drained all mature wizards of
their magic, there was very little magic left on this magical planet. Quixoran,
John's grandfather, decides to find as many of the children of the drained or
slain wizards as possible and take them on as apprentices on Dragon Isle.
Unfortunately, Guinn of the Fox Clan have a similar idea. In the end, he who
has the most wizards could wield the power and overthrow or aid the new
government of Yden. A race to find all the young wizards who had been hiding on
earth to escape the slaughter, ensues.
This
book is comfortably paced and most definitely a page turner. Riveting action
and nail biting suspense is skillfully balanced by scenes of teenage fun and
very interesting descriptions of wizards in training. The dragons and their
growing baby dragons add a touch of magical nature to the story. Oh, and let me
not forget the giggling plants in Quixoran's garden! All of the above mentioned
combined with many more fantastic beings and phenomena prove that the author
did some marvelously unique world building.
The
main character, John Hansen, is a likable and highly realistic young man. He is
not above petty jealousy and uncalled for aggression but he does have a strong
sense of duty when it comes to protecting his own. He is also not an
unrealistic he-man who blunders into everything, and shows some very good
judgment at times when he chooses to run for his life rather than fight against
a superior force. All the other characters are well crafted. From the Scottish
siblings to the enigmatic and brave Fin; you'll love them all. The descriptions
of the typical awkwardness of teenagers and teenage survival in the modern
world are spot on and often humorous.
I
highly recommend Children of Yden as
a must read but I would advise readers to get hold of The Last Wizard of Yden and read that first. A standing ovation for
a five star read and a gifted author.
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ABOUT the AUTHOR
Originally from Southern California, S.G. Rogers has also
lived in Asheville, North Carolina and Laurel, Mississippi. Currently residing
in beautiful Savannah, Georgia, S.G. Rogers writes historical romance, fantasy,
and romantic fantasy stories. She’s owned by two hairless cats, Houdini
and Nikita, and lives on an island populated by exotic birds, deer and the
occasional gator. Tab is her beverage of choice, but when she imbibes, a
cranberry vodka martini doesn’t go amiss. She
spent several years in Hollywood, studying acting and writing. Rogers holds
black belts in several different martial arts and likes to consider herself a
warrior princess. Always an avid reader of young adult fiction, she wrestles
with her teen for all the newest titles.
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