Summary from Goodreads:
Emily has lost control of her Amulet and is imprisoned in
the Void, where she must find a way to escape the influence of the Voice.
Meanwhile, Emily's brother, Navin, travels to Lighthouse One, a space station
where the Resistance is preparing to battle the approaching Shadow forces that
would drain planet Alledia of all its resources. Emily and Navin must be
smarter and stronger than ever to ensure Alledia's survival.
Review:
I feel like there are certain books every Youth Services
Librarian and teacher of children needs to read. At the top of the list is
Harry Potter. This series makes that list too. There is something so
unbelievably special about these books. The art in them is beautiful. The
adventure storyline and the way everything is connected is just masterful.
These books have a little bit everything to please anyone. There’s high-stakes
action, space travel, magical powers, family drama, Jedi-style
training/learning, kid power, and just everything.
This was the first Middle Grade graphic novel series to ever
fully engross me. I remember checking out book 1 at my library, and the next
day, picking up books 2-5 (6-8 weren’t out yet). They are the graphic novels I
tell parents to read, who just don’t get why their kids are interested in such
a format. And I may have sneakily read this latest installment before it’s pub
date because I got it in a little early…It’s that good.
This installment did not disappoint. The art was just as
amazing. The suspense and action were just as good. I read it in one very short
sitting. We learn more about the voice in Emily’s head –more about the power
she has in general. I found this fascinating. I feel like a lot has come so
easily for her character, so watching her struggle with things was actually
kind of refreshing. And Navin had a little learning and growing also. I like
how far his character has come. I can’t wait for their reuinion!
There’s some interesting Back to the Future moments in this
plot too…I won’t say too much because I don’t want to spoil things. Oh, and an
amazing new power makes the ending of this installment pretty epic. You also
learn that the next book will be the last!
The bad thing about these books being so good and going
through them so quickly is that then you have to wait forever for another
installment. I am so beyond excited for the last book in the series. Hopefully,
it won’t take another 2 years. How can I wait that long?All in all, this was a
great addition to the series. I give it a 9/10.
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