Review: Good older middle grade book
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 9, 2013
I'd like to thank Promotional Book Tours and the author for allowing me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.This is a very well-written and detailed fantasy book. I found some of the details of the world were explained a little too late in the book for my liking. Some of the creatures you only got a description of later in the book, so for some times you're reading terms and names of creatures that you don't understand or can't visualize.When I started reading this book, it gave me the feeling that this would be a great fantasy book for middle graders, 4th grade onward  But as I continued reading, there are some scenes that are a little too intense for the younger readers. So when the synopsis says "parental guidance", please take it seriously. I wouldn't give it to any child under 12 to read.Overall though, its a good read. I like Sophina, she's a strong girl who is determined to find her brother no matter what she faces.