The characters themselves are intelligent, likable (if a little gullible), and independent. Neff creates a dynamic world full of magic, demons, and dragons. As a result, the beginning is a little slow, but after a few chapters, I found myself engrossed. Meanwhile, Hazel is trying to learn how to wield her great magical power, while maneuvering and investigating interesting goings on in the palace.Īs you can probably tell from that description, there is a lot of world-building that happens in this book. He is quickly whisked away to the capital (Impyrium) where he is to spy on Hazel Faeregrine - the princess third in line to the throne that the Fellowship suspects is massively powerful. Hob Smythe is a non-magical miner living in the Dusk (outside of present-day Vancouver) who is recruited by a secret society called The Fellowship that wants non-magic folks to have the same rights as magic folks. In this future version of earth, technology has been all but outlawed, and magical folks are treated in a vastly superior way to those without magic. But when Hazel and Hob form an improbable friendship, their bond may save the realm as they know it.or end it for good.3000 years ago (aka present day), the earth suffered from 'the Cataclysm' - an apocalyptic event that changed the literal shape of the earth (because earthquakes) as well as all of its political structures. Hob, a commoner from the remote provinces, has been sent to the city to serve the Faeregines-and to spy on them.

But the empress has other plans for her granddaughter, dark and dangerous plans to exploit Hazel's talents and rekindle the Faeregine mystique. Hazel, the youngest member of the royal family, is happy to leave ruling to her sisters so that she can study her magic. Whether it's treachery from a rival house, the demon Lirlanders, or rebel forces, many believe the Faeregines are ripe to fall. But the family's magic has been fading, and with it their power over the empire. For over three thousand years, the Faeregine dynasty has ruled Impyrium. Neff's new high-stakes middle grade fantasy follows two unlikely allies as they confront a conspiracy that will shake the world of Impyrium to its core. A new classic in the fantasy genre.' - Eoin Colfer, author of the bestselling Artemis Fowl series Henry H. A 2018 TEXAS LONE STAR READING LIST PICK 'A rare jewel.

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