Review: MG book but it's great read for everyone!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 18, 2013
I read and reviewed the first book in this series, The Warble, when it first came out. That book was my first venture into the MG genre and I loved it!Once again, I loved entering Bernovem with Kristina and her schoolmates. As they are swept away to Bernovem, Kristina meets up with all the people, fairies, gnomes and dwarfs that she had encountered in her last visit. I love the idea that all these creatures are out there somewhere, if we just believe in them. And the animals can talk! How awesome would that be?The visit to Bernovem is not exactly a fun time though.There are troubles and danger, especially when the black shard turns up missing. And the old hag who is after Kristina adds a nice spooky element to the story. And why is Kristina sick all the time? Is someone trying to poison her? So many puzzles to figure out.I love Victoria's stories because they are so full of little lessons and a bit of reality for this age group of readers: the trials and tribulations of young love, of trying to fit in, and of one's own self-worth.And at the end of this book, she does a wonderful job of setting it up for the next book and the further adventures of Kristina, Werrien and all the rest. I can't wait to see what happens next!I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest opinion.