Review: Great Series for the 12-15 year old!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 26, 2012
Great Sci/Fi for the 12-15 year old reader.  Clean with some kissing, but no profanity or sex. If you enjoyed book one, then this one will not disappoint.  It is fast paced and full of twists (especially the ending!!!).  There is not much of a recap from book 1, so you might want to review it before starting this book.This takes up right where Book 1 left off with Rafael and Sydney running out of Sydney's bedroom to hide from the Queens' Guards, the Mesmers and needing to find the Tulpa.  Jareth is apparently able to hear the Mesmers and Ajax (the dog) is put in charge of watching over Sydney when Rafael can't.  Ajax is immune to the Mesmers hypnotism and can kill them.  The Mesmers are looking for the Tulpa too as it will help them get into Avalon or something.Jareth warns Rafael that he is getting too close to Sydney and that it can only end in sorrow.  Then he kidnaps Sydney from her kitchen and returns with her to Avalon where Rafael immediately shows up angry and baffled by why Jareth would trap Sydney back in Fae Land.  In Rafael's room we learn that Sydney can operate the fate mirror and they see the lizard people and watch them feed on Sydney's fear.Jareth and Rafael's obsession with their clothing, make-up and hair is a little disconcerting.  While Sydney is increasingly attracted to Rafael, she finds out that he could never love a human and tries to keep her thoughts on a friendly basis. Jareth, though, is acting strangely, criticizing her one minute and praising her in her ear the next.  She is confused by both of them.This is fast moving with a shocking ending that makes you want to scream.  Book 3 better come out soon.  My 13 year old daughter is really enjoying this series.Would I read it again?  Maybe for reviewWould I recommend it to friends? Yes, young YA