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The Blurb On The Back:

Our heroes are following a magical map on their Quest through the Netherworld. Their old enemy Malvel has unleashed four new Beasts, including Styx, a deadly alligator!

Free the beasts
Live the adventure

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The Verdict:

The second book in the 28th series of the BEAST QUEST illustrated adventure fantasy books by Adam Blade (a pseudonym for a collection of writers) for readers aged 7+ is a pacy affair with a real sense of jeopardy. I liked the fact that Katya had some personality and impetus, Styx was a genuinely frightening antagonist and there’s a hint that Zarlo has an agenda of his own. Well worth a look if you have a young reader into fantasy.

Thanks to the Amazon Vine Programme for the review copy of this book.

The Blurb On The Back:

The Evil Wizard Malvel has banished four young adventurers to the mysterious Netherworld! Now the most dangerous Quest yet begins. Can anyone defeat Ossiron, a monstrous skeleton jackal?

Free the beasts
Live the adventure

( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )

The Verdict:

The first book in the 28th series of the BEAST QUEST illustrated adventure fantasy books by Adam Blade (a pseudonym for a collection of writers) for readers aged 7+ is hampered by a lot of set-up, which is quite heavy handed to the point that the new potential Beast masters get lost as a result. The action scenes are solidly done and it hits the beats you expect but you probably get more from this if you’ve read the preceding books.

Thanks to the Amazon Vine Programme for the review copy of this book.