Seeds of Rebellion is the second book in the Beyonders trilogy written by Brandon Mull. This book continues the story of Jason and Rachel, two thirteen-year old kids from the Beyond, or Earth, as they try to do their part in helping to defeat the wizard Maldor in the land of Lyrian.
Jason is stranded back at home and is struggling to get back to Lyrian. He feels bad about that fact that Rachel is still there, and he's at home. Also, at the end of the first book he discovered a secret that he feels he has to share with the others in Lyrian, especially with Rachel and Galloran. He hasn't been able to just get back to his old life and is continually on the watch for a way he can get back and help his friends. He goes back to the zoo where it all started and finally, finds a way back in to Lyrian.
Meanwhile, Rachel is in Lyrian where she is practicing the Edomic that Drake, who she's been on the run with, has taught her. While she and Drake are trying to lose the mysterious creature that's following them, Rachel can't help but wonder what has happened to Jason. The last she saw him, he was being taken prisoner at Maldor's city, Felrook.
As they struggle in their quest to defeat Maldor, the two kids meet new and old friends and enemies, come across giant monsters, sinister shadow creatures, and the undead. Characters' motives and loyalty are questioned as they try to find out who's on their side and if they have any hope at all of completing their mission.
I really like the way this book is written. It flows nicely, has lots of action, and keeps the reader interested. It also is an original idea and very creative. I also like the characters and how they change and grow throughout the story. Also, I like how Brandon Mull teaches important lessons through his story. There are some good messages in there. Also, the story is not really predictable, so it keeps things interesting.
The ending of the book is a cliff hanger, but not as bad as the end of the first one was. It tied up the mission that they set out to do, tying off some loose ends but also leaving it wide open for the third book and what was coming next. The last book comes out next spring.
I'd like to read the first book in this series. It sounded interesting when I first heard about it, and book 1 of Fablehaven was pretty good. Crazy that the characters' names are Jason and Rachel... change one letter, and you've got Jaron and Rachel! Aaah!
ReplyDeleteI highly recommend reading this series. It's really good. If I were you though, I'd probably wait until the third one comes out, so you don't have to wait to find out what happens next in the story.
ReplyDeleteAnd that is pretty funny about the names. I actually thought the same thing myself when I was reading it. :)