Haunted by the gods of their ancestors and the expectations of the new world, Deshi and Lily embark on a journey with two very different destinations in mind. Lily Chen, sweet as a snakebite, needs money and a fast ride out of town. Which means that Deshi must find him an eligible body before the week is up. In the mountains of Northern China ancient custom demands that every man have a wife to keep him company in the afterlife.ĭeshi Li’s brother is dead–and unmarried. Publisher: First Second (Roaring Book Press) Still enjoyed this very much, and read it one sitting, riveted and blown away by the breathtaking illustrations. ♦
This is not a bad thing at all, but now I’m wondering if this series is going to remain a bit more childish or gain back some of the mature elements found in the first book. The Stonekeeper’s Curse felt very appropriate for its targeted age group. However, where book 1, The Stonekeeper, was surprisingly dark and mature, book 2 is not. This book introduces lots of great, new fantasy elements. Throw in some evil elves and more backstory on the amulet itself, and it’s a terrific adventure story with plenty of action. It picks up shortly after the end of book 1, and is a quest to find a magical fruit that has special healing properties. Kazu Kibuishi’s artwork is absolutely stunning, and the full-page spreads and vibrant colors really make this a gorgeous book. The Stonekeeper’s Curse is a wonderful continuation of the Amulet series. It’s up to Em to triumph over evil while controlling the amulet’s power.
A battle that will engulf all of Kanalis is looming. That cure lies in the eggs of a giant serpent atop Demon’s Head Mountain, but the kids’ archenemy, Trellis, is headed for the peak, too. In this thrilling sequel to AMULET #1: THE STONEKEEPER, Emily and her brother Navin head for Kanalis, a beautiful and mysterious city of waterfalls, where they hope to find the antidote for the poison that felled their mother.
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