"As a sophomore entry to a series, the book is heavy on exposition and worldbuilding, skillfully developing the world of Brutes, dwarves, elves, faeries, and men. While there's some narrative tension, it's mostly a coming-of-age story, preparing Dandle and Lion for their roles in the fight between Light and Dark. Eliopoulos' well-drawn illustrations, a combination of pencil and digital techniques, enrich the world, with further adventures on the horizon."~Kirkus ReviewsOnly twelve years old, twins Dandle and Lion share a talent for magic that could surpass the elves and might one day rival that of faerie-kind. Uncertain of what the future holds, their teacher has suppressed both their training and the truth of their past, hoping instead for a secluded, peaceful life with the people of Clearing. Yet even there, in the depths of the Dark Wood, nothing can stay hidden forever; three of the town's children go missing. To save their friends and prove their family's innocence in the disappearances, Dandle and Lion track a pair of ogres to the unexplored highlands. Ill-prepared for this life-and-death predicament, they must have faith in themselves and, more importantly, rely on each other to confront the ruthless monsters before its too late.
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