Middle grade and up fantasy adventure audiobook. A different feel to many books in this genre. Not flash bang in your face. Much more genteel. More like a magical fairytale. Maybe that’s down to the excellent audio narration. I listened to the opening and wondered if I was going to like this book. But by the end of chapter one I was hooked. The story has plenty of peril for the characters to imaginatively respond to, and some villainous characters to boo and enjoy their deserved comeuppance. Thank you to Books Go Social Audio and NetGalley for the audio ARC. The views expressed are all mine, freely given.

Tessa’s father has been killed but she believes she can bring him back. She will venture with Ash and Calder to defeat the fiendish conjurer Fellstone. They will face many trials and dangers. Very well written and narrated novel (I listened to the audiobook). Great characters in a book with adventure, magic, shapeshifting, friendship and love. Well paced and plenty of tension and action.