I would call The Lord of Beasts by Justin Elliott a classic fantasy
novel for young adults. It’s about a group of young teenagers
(from memory, I think they are about 14) who are drawn together in the
most unusual circumstances and then thrown into a quest that keeps you
on the edge of your seat.
The story has it all – ogres, pixies, faeries, magic, fear,
laughter and a very real threat of death, just to name a few. The
characters are a good match. They are well written and each has their
own problem to overcome. The setting is put together well and easy to
imagine. The plot is believable, which is something some stories (and
not just fantasy stories) lack, and it’s also fast paced. I enjoy
a fast paced story. I don’t like being dragged through a book
– grumbling and groaning all the way – so it was nice to
find myself transported through a world I would not have been able to
visit without the help of the author.
The Lord of Beasts is the first story in a trilogy or series. I look forward to the publication of the second instalment.
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