The Eternity Elixir: Volume 1 (Potion Masters, #1)

by Frank Cole

"Aspiring Potion Master Gordy Stitser must prevent the Eternity Elixir from falling into the hands of the rebel Elixirists who are working to release the most powerful potion master of all time and take over the world"--Provided by publisher.

• ISBN10: 1629723584
• ISBN13: 9781629723587
• Publish Date: 2 January 2018
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Shadow Mountain
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 304
• Language: English

Reviews

[sstaley]

Frank Cole has done it once again and written an exciting, and humorous middle grade book that kids of all ages are going to love along with adults. I loved the magical aspect of this story and the Potion Makers and the very unique potions that readers will find in this book.

Main character Gordy is so likable and capable. I say this because he more than once saves the day even with adults in the room with him. He's smart and talented and does what he needs to, even though his conscious gets the better of him at times, but this is good for kids to read. His two side kick friends are there for him, but I liked his friend Max the best. He provided some much needed comical relief when the story was getting too intense.

There are some truly scary and intense moments in the story and one is depicted on the front cover. I saw this playing out in my mind as it would in a movie. The front cover shows one of my favorite scenes from the book.
(Shh...I'm not telling you anything about what happens here. I don't want to spoil the surprise!)

One really cool thing that the author added at the back of the book, is a glossary of all of the potions that were in the book. I kept flipping back and forth while reading the novel so as to learn more about the potions when they were mentioned.

I'm excited for this new series and The Eternity Elixir is a great start to a fun, new world of potions, mayhem, and magic. Kids ages 8-13 will especially love this book.

[limabean74]

So I am still reading this book at the moment as as I write this review I know I will be finishing it tonight, if not tomorrow morning. I wasn't feeling all that well and wasn't able to finish but I promised a post and I will update it when I am done.

I want to start out saying this is going to be a great start to a fun series. I honestly LOVE Gordy. He is such a fun character and the world he lives in is so much fun. Well it's actually our world but he can make potions. How awesome is that? I want to make potions. The beginning of the book had me laughing at a potion that didn't turn out so good. It was really funny and the mom's reaction was great. I also love that Gordy is super smart and it doesn't take him very long to figure things out. The only issue I am having is with the secondary characters, like his siblings and friends. They don't seem like they add anything to the story however, I am not done yet so that might actually change but at this point I sort of don't think they advance the story any. There are some secondary characters that I like and do add substance especially Mezzarix, he might be evil but I sort of like him.

Overall, I am enjoy thing this book so far and really think this will be a great series, I am not even finished and I already am looking forward to the next adventure. Totally recommend for all ages, this is a fun series, I can't wait to read more of.

Thanks for stopping by to check out my review.

Have a great day and Happy Reading!

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