Good morning everyone and happy weekend. Today I’m pleased to welcome back my lovely godson Robert to my blog and share his review of Wild Sky.
Before I share his review, here is a little bit about the book.
Book Synopsis:
After delivering the pearl, Finn and Aria thought life would return to normal.
But with the survival of the clans still in peril, they must continue their quest.
Can they find the next relic before the forces of evil?
Not everyone is who they appear to be
And time is running out …
Wild Sky us available in ebook and paperback now. You can purchase your copy using the link below.
My Review:
Wild Sky, by Lexi Rees, is a book narrated by the main character, Finn. The genre is one of adventure, mystery and magic.
Finn, the protagonist, is a sea-tamer. He has powers to talk to sea animals and control the sea. His sister, Aria, is an air-rider and she has similar powers, only based around the air and sky. Together with their parents and Pippin, a friend who is young, unpredictable, and bouncy, they fight against the forces of Sir Waldred, an earth-wanderer who seeks to destroy he siblings’ magic.
The book is set in the past, and is mostly a realistic world, but with certain unusual, magical and surreal qualities. This kind of setting appeals because it takes what you know and puts a different and enticing spin on it all. Most of the sub-settings are also real or based on real places too, which gives a sense of relatability.
I think that this book and its predecessor should be aimed at people between the ages of 7 and 11. The book doesn’t feel complete in some places, as there are certain elements of the story that have omitted when I would have liked to see the writer go into more detail.
Compared to other books in the same and similar genres, it would be a contender for top spot. An author I could compare Lexi to would be Rick Riordan for their shared ability for description and action.
At times, the plot and other smaller details felt slightly confused, and I found myself having to look back in the book and really analysing the language to understand what is happening, why, and how. Also, at points in the story, random and unrelated comments are made which aren’t explained and aren’t completely necessary to the story or anything at all. If you can, I suggest that you read the first book in the series before Wild Sky, as it would help you to understand the plot more and how things came to be. As someone who has read both books, I think that the second is much better in my opinion.
Other things I liked about the book were the drawings. They felt more wholehearted than other illustrations in other books which gave the book a warm feel. I also liked the fact that the Lexi explains in the back of the book how some of the characters are based on real people which I found made me think about the characters on a more profound level. My favourite character is definitely Pippin, for her unpredictable nature and the fact that her presence in the book lightens the mood at times, and adds an essential token of humour to contrast the serious quest that the group are embarking on.
I would rate this book a 4 out of 5, a worthwhile read. Wild Sky is an engaging, relatable, and takes you on an emotional roller coaster that hooks you in to read on and on. A really great book.
Robert
Age 12
Thanks so much for this wonderful review Robert, I really appreciate it!
About The Author:
Lexi Rees was born in Scotland but now lives down south. She writes action-packed adventures brim full of witch-doctors, fortune-tellers, warriors and smugglers, combining elemental magic with hints of dystopia. She also writes fun activity books for children.
Her fantasy adventure, Eternal Seas, was awarded a “loved by” badge from LoveReading4Kids and is currently short-listed for a Chanticleer award. The sequel, Wild Sky, is available now.
She’s passionate about developing a love of reading and writing in children and, as well as her Creative Writing Skills workbook, she has an active programme of school visits and other events, is a Book PenPal for three primary schools, and runs a free online #kidsclub and newsletter which includes book recommendations and creative writing activities.
In her spare time, she’s a keen crafter and spends a considerable amount of time trying not to fall off horses or boats.
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