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Liked It “Even with a slightly slow beginning, this book was still awesome; just as good as the first one!!! Now that you knew all the characters, the author went deeper into their personalities and explained a lot... There were even a few unexpected surprises!!!” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Even with a slightly slow beginning, this book was still awesome; just as good as the first one!!! Now that you knew all the characters, the author went deeper into their personalities and explained a lot... There were even a few unexpected surprises!!!”
Madison wrote this review 4 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This was just as good as the first book. If you liked the first, I encourage you to read this one as well.”
Becca wrote this review Saturday, November 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It was really good. Surprising, but good.”
Emily W wrote this review Monday, September 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“ Reviewed by K. Osborn Sullivan for TeensReadToo.com
TeensReadToo.com wrote this review Monday, July 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
After spending the previous summer in a magical world where humans are only a legend, Felix settles in back at home for a nice, normal life with his parents. During his trip to the magical world the previous year, Felix's heart condition had been cured with magic, so he is able to finally engage in the kinds of normal activities he has always dreamed of.
But a quiet life is not in the cards for Felix. One day, he is shocked to find his enemy from the magical world, Snakeweed, standing on the front porch. The evil Snakeweed had managed to sneak into the human world. He did not find it to his liking, however, so he sought out Felix to give him the spell to return to his own magical world. As a means to force Felix into giving up the return spell, Snakeweed puts a spell on Felix's parents that turns them into marble statues. Felix soon realizes that he must return to the magical world and enlist his friends' help once again in order to free his parents.
BACK TO THE DIVIDE is a fine sequel for readers who enjoyed THE DIVIDE, the first book in the trilogy. I must admit, though, that I was not as entertained by it as I was by the original. Perhaps that is largely because the novelty of the magical world was wearing off. But what bothered me more was that the book seemed to focus on an awful lot of traveling. It felt like Felix and his companions moved back and forth across the magical world a dozen times during the story. I'm sure they didn't, but it felt that way at times.
Despite these complaints, I was pleased to see that the fun creatures from THE DIVIDE were back in this sequel, including giant, bird-like, math-obsessed brazzles and evil, shape-shifting sinistroms. Also, in addition to the main quest in the magical world, there was an interesting sub-plot about how the spell that turned Felix's parents to marble was threatening to destroy the entire non-magical world. This added some tension to the story. And, like its predecessor, BACK TO THE DIVIDE has a great cover that is split in the middle. It does not necessarily contribute to the story, but it is a unique feature nonetheless, that might add to the experience of the book for some readers.
Overall, for those who enjoyed their first journey across the Divide, I recommend a return trip. ”
“I'm pretty sure I liked this one as much as the first, but, again, I don't really remember much.”
Hannah K wrote this review Thursday, June 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“An excellent sequel to The Divide. Filled with magic and adventure and with great characters, this is a really good book. (:”
kelseyy(: wrote this review Thursday, March 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This was a really good edition to the first book. The main conflict in this book was that Felix now has to go back to the divide in order to reverse a spell that snakeweed has put on his parents that has turned them to stone. But when he reaches Betony's world he is faced with another issue. The king and queen have been ubducted by another Japegrin who is now the president. Felix, along with Betony, Ironclaw, and Thornbeak, must not only find the cure for his parents but also keep the other dimension from complete disaster.”
Rylee W wrote this review Monday, February 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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