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Spirit Animals: Fall of the Beasts #1
Immortal Guardians
In the world of Erdas, every child must discover if they will summon a spirit animal, a rare and incredible gift. Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan were rare even among those few. They summoned four animals who were once Great Beasts, immortal guardians who sacrificed everything to end a brutal war.
Now, in the wake of that sacrifice, more special children are appearing all across Erdas who are connected to these legendary beings. But something else lurks in the shadows of this hard-won peace.
A dark force is hunting the Great Beasts, just as the world is rebuilding. Older and more powerful than even the Great Beasts themselves, it has slept for centuries beneath the surface of the world. Now it has awakened ...and if the young heroes can't stop it, it will consume everything.
Now, in the wake of that sacrifice, more special children are appearing all across Erdas who are connected to these legendary beings. But something else lurks in the shadows of this hard-won peace.
A dark force is hunting the Great Beasts, just as the world is rebuilding. Older and more powerful than even the Great Beasts themselves, it has slept for centuries beneath the surface of the world. Now it has awakened ...and if the young heroes can't stop it, it will consume everything.
183 pages, Hardcover
First published August 11, 2015
About the author
Eliot Schrefer
38 books1,328 followersELIOT SCHREFER is a New York Times-bestselling author, and has twice been a finalist for the National Book Award. In naming him an Editor’s Choice, the New York Times has called his work “dazzling… big-hearted.” He is also the author of two novels for adults and four other novels for children and young adults. His books have been named to the NPR “best of the year” list, the ALA best fiction list for young adults, and the Chicago Public Library’s “Best of the Best.” His work has also been selected to the Amelia Bloomer List, recognizing best feminist books for young readers, and he has been a finalist for the Walden Award and won the Green Earth Book Award and Sigurd Olson Nature Writing Award. He lives in New York City, where he reviews books for USAToday.
Also: I love marshmallows and early twentieth century fiction. And apes.
Also: I love marshmallows and early twentieth century fiction. And apes.
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August 2, 2015
Thanks edelweiss for providing an e-ARC of the book.
Honestly, I only read the series for one reason - Marie Lu is going to write the finale of the first series, The Evertree. But I quite liked the first series and it ended WELL.
But since this is popular to the children (like The 39 Clues) another series have sprung together with the Evertree.
A sequel series is in fact not needed but due to the reason above it went on. The second series focuses more about the history, since the enemy is an ancient one This book took place after 6 months, if I correctly remembered, the last book had ended.
The team will split into two, Abeke and Rollan will find the other Fallen Beasts, while Meilin and Connor is the one tasked to discover why the Evertree is dying together with an unusual ally, I really liked Meilin and Connor's adventure more than Abeke and Rollan's (in fact I didn't find theirs enjoyable).
The pacing is the book is good, especially on Meilin and Connor. Some chapters are too long while the others are short (that made me believe that it is short and I ended in reading the whole book in a few hours). But all in all I liked this book and after the cliffhanger on both teams, I can't wait to read the sequel plus the author is Victoria Schwab, who wrote The Archived, Vicious and A Darker Shade of Magic, I can't wait more of the adventures of the four heroes.
May 3, 2016
I was iffy about starting this new arc of the series, but I decided to try it anyway because I was invested in the characters and wanted to see where their stories went. That's why I feel pretty bad for not enjoying this one.
Not to hate on the author, but I don't think Eliot Schrefer is the strongest writer on this team, so I don't think he should have been chosen to start this new arc.
I sometimes felt like he used words that were a little too modern, and it seemed to me that he didn't understand the characters. When he would try and add their personalities in, it just felt a little off, which I think is a risk when series are written by more than one author. I especially felt like he didn't get Rolan's personality. He didn't sound witty, he sounded whiny and annoying. Maybe I'll try another one of his books to get a better sense of his style.
My main problem though is that this just felt completely unnecessary. I don't understand why a series can't just run its course. I felt like the first seven books were a complete arc, and I couldn't revive my interest in this series or the characters while reading this. It just felt like the publishers attempting to drag out a dead series for money, and the new plot was crappy and I was bored throughout the whole book.
I will be reading the next one to see how things progress and because somehow Victoria Schwab got dragged into this, but I assure you that if there's an arc number three, you won't see me reading it, no matter who writes it.
Not to hate on the author, but I don't think Eliot Schrefer is the strongest writer on this team, so I don't think he should have been chosen to start this new arc.
I sometimes felt like he used words that were a little too modern, and it seemed to me that he didn't understand the characters. When he would try and add their personalities in, it just felt a little off, which I think is a risk when series are written by more than one author. I especially felt like he didn't get Rolan's personality. He didn't sound witty, he sounded whiny and annoying. Maybe I'll try another one of his books to get a better sense of his style.
My main problem though is that this just felt completely unnecessary. I don't understand why a series can't just run its course. I felt like the first seven books were a complete arc, and I couldn't revive my interest in this series or the characters while reading this. It just felt like the publishers attempting to drag out a dead series for money, and the new plot was crappy and I was bored throughout the whole book.
I will be reading the next one to see how things progress and because somehow Victoria Schwab got dragged into this, but I assure you that if there's an arc number three, you won't see me reading it, no matter who writes it.
July 28, 2015
I have not read any of the other books related to Spirit Animals and these characters Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan. I picked up this book for my nephews. Yet, I ended up enjoying reading this book. I will make sure that I get my nephews the rest of the books as I want to read them as well. Reading this book kind of made me think of Airbender. However this book was cool because of all of the different spirit animals that the group had. I like how the spirit animal was connected to each person not just appearing but in life and death. Zerif is an bad, bad man. I hope that the group can put a stop to him and his evil plans.
September 2, 2015
One word. Unnecessary. I started reading this book because my friend bought it and encouraged me to read it. Even before starting this book I was iffy about what could happens. Since all the great beasts crashed into the Great tree, I thought how could it go on after that? So I started it and even at the prologue I didn't really care for what was about to happen. So pretty much the great beasts are coming back just like the fallen four and as soon As they're summoned they get kidnapped by guess who? You guess it...Zerif, The leader of the conquerors who mysteriously disappeared after the battle in the last book. So he somehow injects a worm into the great beasts and they become his spirit animals?? Don't worry I don't get it either. Anyway Kovo get summoned And Conor and Briggen save him from the grasps of Zerif,plus Draws them a spiral.
Overall I didn't really care for the buck. Like I said it was unnecessary and they could've perfectly and easily ended it on the last series. Plus Tarik and Lumeo die, a.k.a. two of the most pointless deaths in book history. And tellun dies in this book. :(
Overall I didn't really care for the buck. Like I said it was unnecessary and they could've perfectly and easily ended it on the last series. Plus Tarik and Lumeo die, a.k.a. two of the most pointless deaths in book history. And tellun dies in this book. :(
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 10, 2019
This was rated by my 12 year old son.
August 15, 2022
So exciting. Can't wait to read the 2nd book.
April 25, 2023
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August 4, 2020
3 STARS. Finally. I’ve been wanting to start this series forever. I’ve probably started this book like three times before. This time I actually managed to finish! *pumps hand*
Since these books are short I don’t have much to say, but I will mention every time I read any book in the Spirit Animals series, I forget how much I LOVE Rolan. He’s literally one of my favorite characters of all time. He’s always so HILARIOUS. ;)
Another thing I will mention was that I was pretty annoyed in this book. Since the Great Beasts are being reborn as Spirit Animals, they each get a kid. I didn’t like any of them. It bothered me that they all treated all four of the main characters like they didn’t understand. For example, the main characters don’t trust Kovo (FOR GOOD REASON!) But the kid who got him (don’t remember his name) acts like they just ‘don’t understand him’ *eye roll* Or how the kid who got Telin acted like the main kids were ridiculous for showing deference to him as the leader of all Spirt Animals, because he’s just ‘his friend’. That aspect grated on me. This kids have been through a heck lot more than you. Sigh.
Anyway. I love returning to these four kids and their adventures.
Since these books are short I don’t have much to say, but I will mention every time I read any book in the Spirit Animals series, I forget how much I LOVE Rolan. He’s literally one of my favorite characters of all time. He’s always so HILARIOUS. ;)
Another thing I will mention was that I was pretty annoyed in this book. Since the Great Beasts are being reborn as Spirit Animals, they each get a kid. I didn’t like any of them. It bothered me that they all treated all four of the main characters like they didn’t understand. For example, the main characters don’t trust Kovo (FOR GOOD REASON!) But the kid who got him (don’t remember his name) acts like they just ‘don’t understand him’ *eye roll* Or how the kid who got Telin acted like the main kids were ridiculous for showing deference to him as the leader of all Spirt Animals, because he’s just ‘his friend’. That aspect grated on me. This kids have been through a heck lot more than you. Sigh.
Anyway. I love returning to these four kids and their adventures.
June 7, 2020
One of the most unsettling children's books I've ever read and I LOVED IT. Also I love the trope of enemy to friend (so wholesome). This book has mad "The Descent" horror movie vibes. Can't wait for the next one. New characters are fresh and we are still getting development in the oldies as well.
January 1, 2020
When I saw the full collection of the Fall of the Beasts at my local library, I knew I needed to read them. I quite enjoyed the first Spirit Animals series and the introduction to the various authors.
Once again, this was a good beginning to the series, however, as it had been quite a while since I had read the first one, it took a bit longer to remember some of the details that were glossed over in this series.
I did enjoy the twists and turns that set up this series, and look forward to seeing how the main characters will work together to ultimately defeat the evil killing the Evertree.
Once again, this was a good beginning to the series, however, as it had been quite a while since I had read the first one, it took a bit longer to remember some of the details that were glossed over in this series.
I did enjoy the twists and turns that set up this series, and look forward to seeing how the main characters will work together to ultimately defeat the evil killing the Evertree.
December 5, 2018
*3.75 Stars*
This is a spin-off series but I haven't read the original series so I was a bit lost at first but I got into it fast and it was a pretty noice book.
Can't wait to read #2, especially since Queen Schwab wrote it.
This is a spin-off series but I haven't read the original series so I was a bit lost at first but I got into it fast and it was a pretty noice book.
Can't wait to read #2, especially since Queen Schwab wrote it.
December 11, 2015
Synopsis- In Erdas, having a spirit animal is uncommon. It was even more so when four children, – Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan – summoned the four fallen Great Beasts of Erdas. But now more children are summoning the other Great Beasts – and getting them stolen! A man has found a way to alter the spirit animal bonds, and to steal animals and force them as his own. It seems the entire world is at stake, and there are only a few who can stop him. Will they be able to save Erdas? What I Thought- This was an amazing first book for a new series! Mr. Schrefer brings you up to speed without spoiling much of the other books from the original story line. Mr. Schrefer’s writing style really played a huge part in setting up the new series, as he was descriptive enough to vividly create a setting and to give a realistic aspect to the characters and their spirit animals. I like how it keeps the older characters – and gives them a fuller background – but also brings newer characters into the series. You really feel for the characters almost immediately – one is shunned from his tribe, another’s city is destroyed, and one is bonded to one of the worst possible Great Beasts. The story is a fun one that has a great villain and a lot of mystique. The story is actually pretty gloomy, but has a lot of humor to even it out. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series! *NOTE* I got a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
September 28, 2017
"SPIRIT ANIMALS" IS NOT A CONCEPT FOR NON-NATIVE PEOPLE TO TAKE.
The title and blurb alone are incredibly racist and appropriate Native cultures. It's never ok for spirit animals to be used in this way. They're sacred to many Native peoples. Something a lot of Native people won't even talk about among themselves/ourselves because it's so sacred and private. For this series to even mention spirit animals is offensive, let alone ENCOURAGE KIDS TO ROLE PLAY HAVING A SPIRIT ANIMAL. Don't pick up this trash. The entire concept is rooted in the oppression of Native people.
Settlers just take and take and take, with no regard or respect for the cultures they're stealing and profiting from. Stop it. Please, just stop. This book and this entire series is sickening. Make up your own concepts and use your own words. Stop appropriating Indigenous peoples. You're causing real harm.
The title and blurb alone are incredibly racist and appropriate Native cultures. It's never ok for spirit animals to be used in this way. They're sacred to many Native peoples. Something a lot of Native people won't even talk about among themselves/ourselves because it's so sacred and private. For this series to even mention spirit animals is offensive, let alone ENCOURAGE KIDS TO ROLE PLAY HAVING A SPIRIT ANIMAL. Don't pick up this trash. The entire concept is rooted in the oppression of Native people.
Settlers just take and take and take, with no regard or respect for the cultures they're stealing and profiting from. Stop it. Please, just stop. This book and this entire series is sickening. Make up your own concepts and use your own words. Stop appropriating Indigenous peoples. You're causing real harm.
October 10, 2015
This book was good! It is perhaps my 3rd favorite book in Spirit Animals, and it has an excellent book cover. However, I am surprised Kovo didn't try and kill Meilin, Jhi, Briggan, and Conor as soon as he could, though perhaps Kovo is taking a turn for the better. Also, the Sadreans revealed that Kovo actually helped the Sadreans long ago and still revere him and call him the wisest Great Beast, which greatly conflicts with his actions in the Second Devourer War, as he thought of ripping off peoples' toes, temporarily changed Erdas' climates(poisonous oceans, severe rain, etc.) and very nearly destroyed the spirit animal bond.
May 14, 2017
Okay, first off......WHY ARE THESE FREAKING CHILDREN STILL TWEVLE???? THIS IS NOT SIMPSONS OR POKEMON, PEOPLE. LET YOU FREAKING CHARACTERS AGE. On that note I'd like to say that I actually didn't finish this book because it was really boring. The only reason I didn't give it one star was because I am fond of the first series and I enjoyed seeing the characters again???? I guess???? I don't really recommend but it wasn't THAT bad. I won't judge.
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July 5, 2016THIS IS A REALLY GOOD BOOK AND I'D RECOMMEND THIS TO EVERY ONE
August 20, 2021
Les bêtes suprêmes sont invoquées 🦍🐗🦁🐻❄️🦅🐙
July 9, 2024
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January 17, 2018
Actual rating: 2.5 stars
Ok. This one was difficult to review. I'm not sure if my perception is skewed because I had just finished a really awesome book before starting into this one or if it was truly as poorly put together as it seemed. Either way, I'm trying to go a little easy on it here because I realize it was meant for young readers that are just getting into chapter books.
All in all it was decently done. The plot line moved quickly and was action packed and exciting, especially for a younger audience. It wasn't overly stimulating but definitely enough to keep interest vested.
Although I'm still not entirely sure on the whole point of the first chapter the actual, involved characters were well done. Easily likable, well rounded and relatable. There was, however, a lot of character excess which made it difficult to keep up with all the different names/people, especially for this being a first book...I did fine but I think it would prove challenging to a younger/less experienced reader.
The writing style left much to be desired, sometimes the vocabulary used needed a lot of help (for example: a tortoise does not 'patter' when it walks) and I didn't have a good grasp of the story because it was lacking in details (for example: a 'Niloan man' comes into the story, as the reader I have no idea what this means, what he looks like, sounds like, acts like, etc and the writer offers no details besides 'tiny' and 'bearded' so now I'm picturing a gnome...except that doesn't make sense in this context, you get it?) even minor yet important ones...I'm not sure if this is because it was written for a younger audience and they lose interest in details, if there is a series before this one named something else that offers insight and descriptions to things such as this (even though this is supposedly the first one) 0r if its just a very basic lack of creative writing skill.
Overall; an interesting and exciting if not somewhat, predictable read. This would prove a good choice for active/experienced young readers who are still intimidated by thick books, small words or dense material reads.
Ok. This one was difficult to review. I'm not sure if my perception is skewed because I had just finished a really awesome book before starting into this one or if it was truly as poorly put together as it seemed. Either way, I'm trying to go a little easy on it here because I realize it was meant for young readers that are just getting into chapter books.
All in all it was decently done. The plot line moved quickly and was action packed and exciting, especially for a younger audience. It wasn't overly stimulating but definitely enough to keep interest vested.
Although I'm still not entirely sure on the whole point of the first chapter the actual, involved characters were well done. Easily likable, well rounded and relatable. There was, however, a lot of character excess which made it difficult to keep up with all the different names/people, especially for this being a first book...I did fine but I think it would prove challenging to a younger/less experienced reader.
The writing style left much to be desired, sometimes the vocabulary used needed a lot of help (for example: a tortoise does not 'patter' when it walks) and I didn't have a good grasp of the story because it was lacking in details (for example: a 'Niloan man' comes into the story, as the reader I have no idea what this means, what he looks like, sounds like, acts like, etc and the writer offers no details besides 'tiny' and 'bearded' so now I'm picturing a gnome...except that doesn't make sense in this context, you get it?) even minor yet important ones...I'm not sure if this is because it was written for a younger audience and they lose interest in details, if there is a series before this one named something else that offers insight and descriptions to things such as this (even though this is supposedly the first one) 0r if its just a very basic lack of creative writing skill.
Overall; an interesting and exciting if not somewhat, predictable read. This would prove a good choice for active/experienced young readers who are still intimidated by thick books, small words or dense material reads.
May 28, 2023
Hi! So... this book was so good! I loved the outcome! However, I would recommend this ages 9+ because the description of the Many is particularly creepy. Since this was the first book in the second series, I only had four things that I wanted to happen:
1. Meilin and Rollan to still love each other
2. Conor and Abeke to get close (😚)
3. Let there be some sort of peace at the beginning!!!
4. Intense battle (Near the end)
Update: O...M...G...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Again, I read this one extremely fast! It's so good! I really hope that I'll love the second series as much as I did the first. I can't believe Conor got that little parasite! I've decided to call them, the little Worms because the are like tiny little Wyrms! Tell me if you have any ideas for what we should calll them. Was super excited to get this one from the library that I was so sad when I thought that the computer had lied to me! However I found the book AND The Book of Shane! Can't wait for the next one (Pls like this review if you want to see more of the same series)! Overview:
1. Meilin and Rollan to still love each other. Check! I was worried however when they split up into two groups.
2. Conor and Abeke get close (😚) Well, I mean, No. I thought it would happen but that's when they spilt up into two groups.
3. Let there be some sort of peace at the beginning!!! Nope. It started immediately in action.
4. Intense battle! Sort of. I mean there was an intense battle with the Many but then they all just fled the city Phos Atos.
Stay beautiful! 💐 Stay magical!🪄 And I'll see you soon!
-Cookie
1. Meilin and Rollan to still love each other
2. Conor and Abeke to get close (😚)
3. Let there be some sort of peace at the beginning!!!
4. Intense battle (Near the end)
Update: O...M...G...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Again, I read this one extremely fast! It's so good! I really hope that I'll love the second series as much as I did the first. I can't believe Conor got that little parasite! I've decided to call them, the little Worms because the are like tiny little Wyrms! Tell me if you have any ideas for what we should calll them. Was super excited to get this one from the library that I was so sad when I thought that the computer had lied to me! However I found the book AND The Book of Shane! Can't wait for the next one (Pls like this review if you want to see more of the same series)! Overview:
1. Meilin and Rollan to still love each other. Check! I was worried however when they split up into two groups.
2. Conor and Abeke get close (😚) Well, I mean, No. I thought it would happen but that's when they spilt up into two groups.
3. Let there be some sort of peace at the beginning!!! Nope. It started immediately in action.
4. Intense battle! Sort of. I mean there was an intense battle with the Many but then they all just fled the city Phos Atos.
Stay beautiful! 💐 Stay magical!🪄 And I'll see you soon!
-Cookie
December 7, 2022
Abeke getting mad at the mountain lions hunting them on pg. 70 is kind of ridiculous. She is a hunter so she of all people should understand and respect the natural order. A couple of mountain lions attack you so now they should not even get the wild yaks and starve to death? What about her killing animals? Does she now deserve to starve to death? I would expect it from Rollan and maybe Meilin, but it's just so far out of place for her. On top of that, she has a leopard so she should be very well-versed in how cats hunt. She got jumped on from her backside and had her neck chomped, just like any other cat, including hers, would do. Additionally, mountain lions are solitary, like most cats. They would not hunt in groups like that.
Kovo doesn't really make any sense. They talk about how intellegent he is, how he has such good plans, and how helpful he was to the Sadreans and whatnot then his plan is to steal all the talismans, make himself leader and think the rest are just going to go along with it? Of course no one trusts him. Of course no one wants to be around him. You'd think after thousands of years he'd be able to come up with a plan that isn't terrible.
I'm really enjoying the story though. The villan makes sense, the events transpiring are interesting, and the problems they are running into are fitting. I'm excited to see how things play out!
Kovo doesn't really make any sense. They talk about how intellegent he is, how he has such good plans, and how helpful he was to the Sadreans and whatnot then his plan is to steal all the talismans, make himself leader and think the rest are just going to go along with it? Of course no one trusts him. Of course no one wants to be around him. You'd think after thousands of years he'd be able to come up with a plan that isn't terrible.
I'm really enjoying the story though. The villan makes sense, the events transpiring are interesting, and the problems they are running into are fitting. I'm excited to see how things play out!
September 24, 2018
My daughter brought this home from the school library, thinking it was first in the series and SO EXCITED to read about spirit animals. We powered through it but kept getting confused and it seemed strange that so much of the world-building was assumed, like it just jumped in without explaining how the spirit animal bond worked or anything. I chalked it up to the fact that my husband and I were tag-teaming reading aloud at bedtime, sure that I must've missed something in the chapters that he read. Then she brought home book 2, and after several chapters of what seemed like extended flashback, we discovered there were SEVEN books before the one we'd read, which was the start of a follow-up series. OMG. Under the circumstances, Immortal Guardians was actually pretty well done, considering the level of backstory we missed! And my daughter is going to be really happy to hear that so much spirit animal adventure is waiting for her. On the downside, it's going to be a while before we find out what happens underground, but looking forward to rereading this one with her once we catch up on how this whole thing works.
May 28, 2022
I haven't read any of the previous series before reading this. Before skimming other reviews I wasn't aware that other series existed. I wonder if reading those would have helped.
What I can say is that the writing here just wasn't suited to me as a reader. I am not sure who it would be suited to. The language is very advanced at times and I feel some adults would struggle with some of the terms used. There was an odd mix of similes and metaphors which, for me, disrupted the flow of the narrative quite often.
Some of the plot was confusing too. I would be hard pressed to describe any of the characters in detail after except those that are animal forms. I understand that in a series certain things will be followed up later but the plot here felt disjointed and often that maybe some sentences had been left out for length.
I will try to read at least one more from this series but based on this one I cannot recommend any reader unfamiliar with the previous series should attempt this one.
What I can say is that the writing here just wasn't suited to me as a reader. I am not sure who it would be suited to. The language is very advanced at times and I feel some adults would struggle with some of the terms used. There was an odd mix of similes and metaphors which, for me, disrupted the flow of the narrative quite often.
Some of the plot was confusing too. I would be hard pressed to describe any of the characters in detail after except those that are animal forms. I understand that in a series certain things will be followed up later but the plot here felt disjointed and often that maybe some sentences had been left out for length.
I will try to read at least one more from this series but based on this one I cannot recommend any reader unfamiliar with the previous series should attempt this one.
October 14, 2017
Overview: This vaguely educational book is clean other than a fair amount of violence.
Educational Value: Very low. People's adaptions to living underground like what they eat, what they live in, and how they find their way around are shown.
Violence: High. Someone squeezes through a pitch-dark cave and into the arms of zombie-like creatures who scratch and bite. An army of creatures destroys everything in its path; people are bitten and clawed to death. A worm-like parasite crawls under victims' skin and eventually takes over their minds. Bloody battles with humans and giant, powerful animals seriously injure main characters. Humans fight with a quarterstaff, arrows, knives, and an ax. Two characters lose their spirit animals to the parasite; because of their bond, the process is very painful. Cave collapses and last-second saves from falls and booby traps.
Romance: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Educational Value: Very low. People's adaptions to living underground like what they eat, what they live in, and how they find their way around are shown.
Violence: High. Someone squeezes through a pitch-dark cave and into the arms of zombie-like creatures who scratch and bite. An army of creatures destroys everything in its path; people are bitten and clawed to death. A worm-like parasite crawls under victims' skin and eventually takes over their minds. Bloody battles with humans and giant, powerful animals seriously injure main characters. Humans fight with a quarterstaff, arrows, knives, and an ax. Two characters lose their spirit animals to the parasite; because of their bond, the process is very painful. Cave collapses and last-second saves from falls and booby traps.
Romance: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
September 19, 2018
An excellent beginning to a new series. When the friend who originally got me into these books told me about a second series, I was iffy about reading it, figuring it would've gone down hill and they would have new characters and everything else. However, it turned out this first book of the second series was one of the better books out of every spirit animals books, I really loved it. To those who have read the first series and don't know about reading the second, DO IT, the second series is great. Well, except the fourth book, but you should still read the first.
September 27, 2023
Great Tellun...
This one kept me on edge!!!
They do know how to start off great!!!
We've had mass murder, manslaughter, theft,...
I felt their loss, misery, happiness, panic,...
This was supposed to be a light read, a children's book.
So Tarik is back, the manipulating son of a snake is bigger and eviler than ever!
And I think the one in the red cloak is Shane, at least my instincts say so.
The heroes are split up in two groups each on their own pad to save the Evertree. Each group has seen losses and both are in mortal danger.
Can't wait for the next one!
This one kept me on edge!!!
They do know how to start off great!!!
We've had mass murder, manslaughter, theft,...
I felt their loss, misery, happiness, panic,...
This was supposed to be a light read, a children's book.
So Tarik is back, the manipulating son of a snake is bigger and eviler than ever!
And I think the one in the red cloak is Shane, at least my instincts say so.
The heroes are split up in two groups each on their own pad to save the Evertree. Each group has seen losses and both are in mortal danger.
Can't wait for the next one!
January 24, 2019
I felt a little skeptical about this spinoff series because I didn't see how it could continue on after the last series ended. Therefore, I didn't feel like much of this story was necessary. I was pretty bored and didn't always understand why the children were even doing what they were doing. I can't say I hated it, hence the two stars, but I'm not so sure about reading all of the books in this series.
January 20, 2020
I really liked the “Worm Trilogy” portion of this second series in the Spirit Animals saga. It felt like our heroes were fighting such impossible foes. I like the terribly difficult situations it created for them, and how it helped us understand things from the first series better, especially Kovo’s reasons for starting the wars. I also really liked the ending. I wasn’t sure how they would fight the work and potentially defeat it, but the final battle was gut-wrenching and intriguing. Good trilogy!
February 14, 2020
I'm loving the new arc so far! This new series features Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan again, so we get right into it where we left off!
The plot for this arc seems interesting - there is a new sickness (?) spreading called the Wyrm, and it is causing the Great Beasts to turn evil. It's up to our old, and some new, friends to figure out what's causing this sickness and who is behind it all.
The plot for this arc seems interesting - there is a new sickness (?) spreading called the Wyrm, and it is causing the Great Beasts to turn evil. It's up to our old, and some new, friends to figure out what's causing this sickness and who is behind it all.
November 19, 2020
I thought this series was over! I was excited to see what our brave heroes would have to endure next. Boy did this not disappoint! Our four young heroes must split into two groups which at first annoyed me but it was well done. I'd finish one chapter and get angry that I had to switch from group one to group two only to end the chapter wishing I could keep reading about group two! I enjoyed this immensely and I can't wait to read the next book.
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