Chasing the Prophecy: The Beyonders, Book 3

Gr 5–8—In the third title (Aladdin, 2013) of Mull's series, Jason and Rachael are on two different quests given to them by the Oracle in order to save Lyrian from the evil emperor, Maldor. Jason and his friends, Aram and Corinne, set out to Windbreak Island to find a scroll in the Celestine Library that will lead them to Darian the Seer's secret abode. There, Jason hopes to find information that will help bring down the emperor. Meanwhile, Rachel sets out to Trensicourt along with Galloran, Ferrin, Nedwin, and a few others in order to take back Galloran's rightful throne and find willing volunteers to help conquer Felrook, the home of the evil emperor. Both quests are vital and depend on the other's success. The Oracle warned that her prophecy was the only chance for victory. Although Jeremy Bobb's narration of action scenes at the beginning seems to lack some intensity, he quickly draws listeners into the world of Lyrian with his use of different, entertaining voices that masterfully capture each character's personality and quirks. The pacing is good and the narrator's transitions between scenes and changing points of view are smooth. Those who have read the other books in the series and like action-filled fantasy adventure will enjoy the final volume in the trilogy.—Kira Moody, Whitmore Public Library, Salt Lake City, UT