4 stars
Book Blurb:
“The Last Magician meets A Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue
in this thrilling tale filled with magic and set in the mysterious Carpathian
Mountains where a girl must hunt down Vlad the Impaler’s cursed ring in order
to save her father.
Some legends never die…
Traveling with her treasure-hunting father has always been a
dream for Theodora. She’s read every book in his library, has an impressive
knowledge of the world’s most sought-after relics, and has all the ambition in
the world. What she doesn’t have is her father’s permission. That honor goes to
her father’s nineteen-year-old protégé—and once-upon-a-time love of Theodora’s
life—Huck Gallagher, while Theodora is left to sit alone in her hotel in
Istanbul.
Until Huck arrives from an expedition without her father and
enlists Theodora’s help in rescuing him. Armed with her father’s travel
journal, the reluctant duo learns that her father had been digging up
information on a legendary and magical ring that once belonged to Vlad the
Impaler—more widely known as Dracula—and that it just might be the key to
finding him.
Journeying into Romania, Theodora and Huck embark on a
captivating adventure through Gothic villages and dark castles in the misty Carpathian
Mountains to recover the notorious ring. But they aren’t the only ones who are
searching for it. A secretive and dangerous occult society with a powerful link
to Vlad the Impaler himself is hunting for it, too. And they will go to any
lengths—including murder—to possess it.”
Review:
This YA historical fiction novel is narrated entirely by the
spunky and relatable teenaged Theodora Fox, granting us access to her thoughts
and reactions as her adventure progresses.
Though the narration is quite comical at times, and her witty banter
with Huck is a joy to read, this is a treasure-hunting, action-adventure mystery
novel through and through. Buckle up and
enjoy the ride!
I voluntarily read a Review Copy of this
book. All opinions stated are solely my
own and no one else’s.
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