Sixteen-year-old Jules Blaze belongs to a race called the Elfies – a mix of Elves and Fairies – who live in the cursed kingdom of Reign. The curse has shrunk the people in size, leaving them to live in trees or under rocks. The evil lord of the neighboring tribe in Euruliaf, Gehzurolle, eventually begins to zero in on Jules’ family, and when the family members disappear one by one, Jules must keep his remaining younger siblings safe. Jules travels to the enemy’s land called Handover to search for the ancient Books that were written in blood by the King many centuries before to look for answers. Will Jules find the truth he seeks to save his family, and in turn, his people?
Readers twelve years old and up will absolutely enjoy this amusing and fascinating tale of courage. From one adventure to another, they will surely be enthralled at how well the main protagonist, Jules, develops as a character. The youngster faces challenges one never thought he would, given his tender age. And one cannot help but hope that he will come out of these challenges with flying colors. The other protagonists are easily likeable with their courage too. This is an exciting read with the events happening fast-paced and the story action-packed. The book leaves you hankering for more but not to worry, there still may be a sequel coming from this fantastic author. This is a book that can appeal to both kids and adults alike because there is absolutely no shortage of imagination in author Emma Right.