Review: A fantastic tale of good v evil
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 3, 2013
Falling Kingdom is the second in the Mer series. As it was some while ago when I read book one, I did find I had to recap the first book when I started to read this one but the author has included a handy appendix at the end of the book with a ‘family tree’ of all the characters which I wish I’d found first.The adventures of the children of Castlecray is the sort of story I wish I’d had when my children were young. It can be read and enjoyed by any age and would have made perfect bedtime story reading. Ms Phillips has created a rich world full of wraiths, mystic forests, magic stones, trolls, mer-people, deadly sirens and enough intrigue, imposters and deceit to keep everyone happy.My favourite characters are still Quin and Noam who continue to show they are going to be a great power for good. Aleena and Tolan add the love interest and I liked how Tolan has changed since the first book. However, my favourite scene was where Banon swims underwater with help from the mermaid; full of sensory detail and wonder.So, another great story from Jade M Phillips. I look forward to part three.