Serafina and the Twisted Staff-The Serafina Series Book 2 by Robert Beatty

Serafina and the Twisted Staff-The Serafina Series Book 2 (Serafina, #2)

by Robert Beatty

In 1899, when an evil threatens all the humans and animals of the Blue Ridge Mountains, twelve-year-old Serafina, rat catcher for the Biltmore estate and the daughter of a shapeshifting mountain lion, must search deep inside herself and embrace the destiny that awaits her.

Reviewed by limabean74 on

4 of 5 stars

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This review might contain spoilers from book one so please read with caution.

First Impression:


This series is amazing, I couldn't wait to read this book and she what happened to Serafina when I left her last. This book has lots of details and just a great story with a group of colorful characters. This is a world I love to explore and I adore Serafina.

The Story & Characters:


When we last left Serafina, her and Braeden, had defeated the Black Cloak and Serafina found out where she came from. Serafina is still feeling a little out-of-place, wanting to be with her mom in the forest and her Pa at the house she is torn. Her father has let her spend time with her mom but something is wrong in the forest...something is coming. This book was dark, intense & filled with lots of action. I will be honest and say that the beginning was a little slow but when it picked up, it really picked up. Once the man in the forest starts to attack Serafina things get out of control. I loved learning more about both Serafina and Braeden. The supernatural elements in this book are my favorite and finding out more about Braeden made me rather excited about what will come in the next book. I loved that the end gave a little hint as to what we might see. Serafina is my favorite and I just love watching the story unfold in her POV. The new villain this book was all kinds of creepy and I just loved how the story played out. The mystery of it all had me guess all they way to the end even if I did have a little feeling something wasn't right and I hoped I was wrong..I wasn't. :) I don't at all want to give the end away but I was so proud of Serafina for finally finding who she really is and rather excited about...well I can't tell you, you will have to read the book!

I loved the introduction of a few new characters and my heart broke for how confused Serafina was. This is turning out to be one of my favorite series. I honestly can't wait for the next one.

Final Thoughts:


Fantastic. Adventurous. Lots of Twists and Turns. I can't get enough of this series. A great read for young kids and adults, so much is going on and it's hard not to love the characters. Everything you want in a MG books but so different. A must read! I can't recommend this series enough!

 

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  • 3 July, 2016: Reviewed