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Chaos reigns in Alypium. The baby dragons have disappeared. King Piter has lost the trust of his people. Balor and Damon Stain will become the new rulers unless Erec Rex agrees to return and challenge them. Erec can't allow the evil twins to take over. But he knows if he becomes king, the power of the royal scepter could destroy him completely. As Erec performs the deadly quests he learns more about himself and his past. He discovers that the right path brings many risks and few rewards. When he delves into the very Substance that holds our world together, he must summon all of his strengths just to stay alive. Until Aoquesth, the dragon, gives him the biggest gift of all. The adventure continues in Kaza Kingsley's riveting sequel to the best-selling The Dragon's Eye. Follow Erec as he faces delicious villains, a harrowing battle, a secret admirer, missing memory shops, angry mobs, reincarnated ancestors, and ultimate sacrifice. The story is a wild ride of danger and thrills, where we , along with Erec, find out who the real monsters are.
The adventures of Erec Rex continue in this sequel to The Dragon's Eye (Firelight Press, 2006/VOYA December 2006). Erec returns to the magical land of Alypium to begin a series of challenges that will prove him worthy of becoming king. He is afraid of being corrupted by the power of the scepter but knows that he must prevent the evil Balor Stain from inheriting the throne. Balor follows Erec to each quest, determined to win and claim the throne for the sinister Shadow Prince. Erec hatches dragon eggs, outwits trolls, and fights an army of monsters with plenty of help from his friends and a few surprising allies. This strong sequel will delight fans of the first book. Kingsley is imaginative, creating a fascinating world that has new and interesting magic around every corner. The children learn about power, friendship, and prejudice as their adventures test their character as well as their courage. Every book in this genre is inevitably compared to J. K. Rowling's books, and there are strong similarities in this case, including plot devices and illustrations. The book is a worthy addition to any fantasy collection, however, because the unique magic and compelling characters and creatures involved allow the series to stand on its own. In fact, the vocabulary is easier and the story less complicated than J. K. Rowling's work, making it in some ways more age appropriate for younger readers. Erec Rex's adventures should be included in any "If you liked Harry Potter, then read . . ." booklist.
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Daniel Martin
reviewed The Monsters of Otherness (Erec Rex Series #2) on March 27, 2008 The Monsters of Otherness (Erec Rex Series #2)
In The Monsters of Otherness, Kaza reaches her writing maturity in this novel, with no flaws of any kind. Erec now must start on his quests and faces some interesting challenges. Unlike the first novel Erec Rex: The Dragon's Eye, there was no predictable element. You know at the very beginning that young Erec is destined to become a King in this wonderful world of magic. I won't provide any spoilers and will only say that the book left me wanting the next one to be published and available - Kaza tells me it will released in October (2008).
Like the first book in the series, I read this in about seven hours and couldn't put it down. I need to stress that despite what some reviewers have said, Erec Rex is not Harry Potter in any way. Harry is constantly assailed with doubts and while Erec has his weaknesses, they are not the same as Harry's by any stretch of the imagination.
This story covers the first two (sacrifice and justice) of twelve quests (a reference to Hercules) and Erec gains some wonderful gifts along the way to proving he is worthy of his destiny. I have a feeling that his friend Bethany is more than just a friend, but we will have to wait to find out.
Yes, there are unanswered questions, but that's okay. These stories are part of a larger whole and like any good story; these novels are intertwined with each other. The first introduced us to Erec and this second now provides us with more of his history and his ultimate goal. The influence of unlimited power and its corruption is a very strong theme and Erec's Achilles' heel. His youth also makes him vulnerable to the lies of man (or beast) and his courage in facing these threats to his mortality is a worthy example to young readers.
Update: I originally read this in 2008 (also the date of my original review, above) and actually liked it better than the first novel. Since then, Simon and Shuster picked up Kaza's novels and are in the process of reissuing them. I picked up this book in its Kindle format and while I enjoyed it, it felt a bit on the "stilted" side. It read okay, but it felt artificial in nature, something that usually doesn't strike me while reading it.
Regardless, the reread held up very well and I was happy to see that the story stayed fresh, despite its slightly stilted feel. Erec's challenges are more apparent as he faces enemies and starts to become aware of his own potential and heritage
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