*****May contain spoilers for the first book, Chosen*****
Johnis has discovered that his mother is still living. He risks his life to follow his heart--which tells him to rescue his mother from the Horde. This second book in the Books of History series follows directly on the footsteps of the first book, Chosen. Since the world is less new to the readers, this second book spends more time developing action and suspense and less time describing the world. Thus, it is a more enjoyable read. It ends, of course, with a cliffhanger, leaving the reader wanting to read the third book. ( )

The second book in the series, and a real page-turner at that. Also, a little emotional at the end, unlike the first one. A fantastic follow-up.

I am getting hooked on this story, I am not much of a sci-fi reader but I love epic fantasy and this falls into that category... ( )

The ending of this book is fabulous! I am looking forward to the next in the series, I also need to go back and read the other series. The fact that Dekker is capable of twisting so many books and different series together, is just fabulous. This story is an awesome telling of temptation and forgiveness. I can see many things below the surface and to hate the sin not the sinner is only one of them. This book is great for Teens, but also great for any other age. I highly recommend it. Although, I do suggest you start with Book one of this series, [book: Chosen]. It is not necessary to read the other series first, after all I haven't yet, but I plan to do so sometime soon. Happy reading! ( )

The ending of this book is fabulous! I am looking forward to the next in the series, I also need to go back and read the other series. The fact that Dekker is capable of twisting so many books and different series together, is just fabulous. This story is an awesome telling of temptation and forgiveness. I can see many things below the surface and to hate the sin not the sinner is only one of them. This book is great for Teens, but also great for any other age. I highly recommend it. Although, I do suggest you start with Book one of this series, [book: Chosen]. It is not necessary to read the other series first, after all I haven't yet, but I plan to do so sometime soon. Happy reading! ( )