Review: Fun Fantasy Adventures about a Teenage Boy
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 22, 2014
Josh Anvil and the Pivotal Weapon by Bruce Arrington is a YA fantasy about the fourteen-year-old Josh and his heroic adventures outwitting the evil alien Raga and saving Earth from invasion.Josh’s human friend Troy accompanies him, along with Anton, a humanoid alien slave from another world. They meet up with more of Anton’s people, plus a helpful renegade alien, along the way.This is the second adventure about Josh and his friends, and this time our hero has mind melded with an intelligent power that guides him into rescuing Anton’s son and a remarkable young woman who can split planets. Our hero pilots an organic spaceship made from a tree. It replicates Josh’s favorite meals (fast food tacos and barbeque pizzas) and conjures cool teen clothes (jeans and t-shirts with snappy sayings).Mixed in with the fun romp, the story examines more serious themes about Josh’s loyalty, not only to his close friends, but also to the welfare of Earth. Our hero struggles with the consequences of rash and revengeful actions. The end of the story is a satisfying conclusion to the current set of adventures, and sets the stage for more fun to come in the sequel. For fans of YA fantasy adventures about a teenage boy, this story is a recommended read.I purchased a copy of this book.