Four years have passed since Evvy left the streets of Chammur to begin her training as a stone mage. At fourteen, she's unhappy to be on a new journey with her mentor, prickly green mage Rosethorn, who has been called to the Battle Islands to determine why the plants and animals there are dying. Evvy's job is to listen and learn, but she can't just keep quiet and do nothing. With the help of Luvo, the living stone heart of a mountain, Evvy uncovers an important clue. Now, with the island on the brink of disaster, it's up to Evvy to avert the destruction that looms ahead.
Ages 12+
Great read but probably better listen!
This book is a great addition to any Tamora Pierce collection. It was captivating and the style was both recognisably Pierce's while also being unique from her other books. It ties in with the rest of the series beautifully. One thing to mention is that while it was a great book which I enjoyed very much, I could tell it would be so much better as the full cast audio book it was originally written and recorded as. You can just tell it's an audio book first and a print book second. Overall I'd recommend this book to both die hard Tamora Pierce fans and new readers alike!
Charlotte, 11/12/2008
