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Advantages: Full of twists along with an unexpected plot. Brilliant change of scenery to a distant country.
Disadvantages: Perhaps a lack of humour as a serious atmosphere is maintained throughout the book

Evil star is the second book after ravens gate in 'the power of five'. After Matt and Richard Cole the Journalist return to the flat in york Matt is having trouble at school, nothing goes well and it only gets worse. He foresees a catastrophe and saves his school from inevitable death. He sees that he cannot just be a normal boy, he is one of the five. The Nexus have heard of a secret diary by 'the mad monk' and need to get hold of it to learn about ...
...someone steals the book before it is given to him. He has to fly to Peru, it is his destiny. This book is a great read and if you've read Raven' s Gate I'm sure you know what im talking about. I think everyone should read it, it's great just so mystical and it really draws you into the the story line and the plot. ... Read review

Advantages: Action packed-filled with excitement.
Disadvantages: Not long enough

...follows on very nicely from the first book in the series. It is one of those books that if you start reading, you cannot put down, and it is definately worth the read. Trudi Canavan takes you on an adventure with her writing, and makes it a "must read". One of the only bad points is that it leaves you on a huge cliff hanger, and if you do not have the last book in the series ready for reading straight afterwards, then you will probably die in suspense. ...
...the moment , is that in some way, it semed a bit short, but I think that this is mainly due to the fact that I did not want to stop reading it. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading fantasies, and especially to people who enjoy reading books like Harry Potter and Pendragon. Now for the book itself. It follows on from the story of the last book where Sonea was found by the guild and was taken there. It is basically about the struggle that she ... Read review

Advantages: Great
Disadvantages: ...Perhaps TOO great...

...spellbinding last installment to the Harry Potter series that has left the world breathless, satisfied and in mourning - because there will be no more Potter books to come. If you haven't read this book I'm not giving anything away but the shock-thrill end keeps readers on their toes. This book is something special. Also, in this book it really is noticeable that the Harry Potter books have increased in reading age to keep aligned with the target ... Read review

Advantages: Superb storyline, great detail, engrossing read
Disadvantages: None

...magicians apprentice when a Tsurani magician visits his masters home. Sent to the Assembly of Magicians he becomes a 'Great One', a Tsurani Black Robed Magician whose very word is law. We see the struggle within Pug as his memories return and he seeks to reconcile his Midkemian heritage with his Tsurani training. Is he loyal to the Empire, or not? Tomas has in the meanwhile become a great warrior with his Valheru powers and abilities, with a disarming ...
...slaves aeons ago. His cruelty and savagery become legend as Ashen Shugar seeks to take over Tomas body through his armour. His magnetism wins over the beautiful Elven Queen, Aglaranna, who succumbs to his cruel lust and passion. By the time that they both meet they have helped to bring about the end of the disastrous war with the Tsurani and are the champions of their world. This can only be a basic outline of the numerous threads running through ... Read review

Advantages: Great childrens book that adults will enjoy as well
Disadvantages: not as dark as the other books

Great Childrens book that you can read over and over again. I actually saw the movie before reading the book and I remember thinking there's no way the book can be as good as the film. But i was pleasantly suprised, the book was very well written, it goes into enough detail without being boring and its got a very light hearted feel to it. I think all kids will be able to identify with this book, as all kids at some stage wish they were wizards ...
...the adventure of starting at a new school and making new friends are all things that children will enjoy reading about. There's enough mystery in the plot to keep first time readers guessing. I enjoyed this book so much after reading it I made sure I always read the books before watching the movies and for me thats saying alot about a book! ... Read review