Shadow of the Dragon: Elspeth (edizione 2010)

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Paradon's spell goes awry and leaves one girl 3,000 years in the past and the other 3,000 years in the future. They have to survive and learn how to live long enough to get out of where they are and fulfil the prophecy to free the women in their world.

While it was largely interesting it was also somewhat dissatisfying. Linking one of the characters magic to his alignment was a bit iffy, surely he could have learnt new methods of accessing magic? Particularly when he had an incentive? Overall though it's an interesting series and a fun read. ( )

Following on from Kira, the first book in the ‘Shadow of the Dragon’ series, this is the story of her younger sister Elspeth. In book one the girls escaped Lord Dorcon and fled to Rogue Mountain. In this story they meet up with a wizard named Paradon and attempt to free their family from the tyrannical King Arden. To do this they will need Paradon’s help to travel three seasons into the future. Unfortunately Paradon’s spells often go wrong, and in this case Kira is sent 3000 seasons into a modern future, whilst Elspeth and her fox, Onnie, are sent the same number of seasons into the past. There are new, unknown dangers in these worlds to face. Elspeth grows up as she waits years for her family to find her. Meanwhile in Kira’s world an ancient Paradon has been waiting all this time to help her fulfil the prophecy they discovered in book 1.

Another great instalment in this fantasy adventure series. This was fast-paced and interesting, a great read. ( )