Book Babblings

Fyre by Angie Sage

The Nitty Gritty: Our intrepid heros are nor 14 an thus ready to take their proper place in the Magykal world and in the Palace.

After the battle over the Darke the Castle inhabitants are still trying to shake off the Darke precense. With the ancient Alchemie Fyre lit they are ready to be rid of the Two Faced Ring forever.

In this heart stopping final book its up to Septimus and Jenna to finally erase the stench of DomDaniel and the Two Face Ring from the world.

Opening Line: "A flame burns at Midnight."

The Good: Once again Sage gives us nothing but twists and turns on every page. Even through the actionless parts Sage has a way of writing that just pulls us along by the nose like the Pied Piper.

Like its predecessors Fyre captivated from from page 1 to the very last page. And I always love Sage's little Endings at the end of her books. I always wonder what happens after the heros rides off into the sunset and Sage never disappoints. I love her teaser at the very end of the book *winkwink*

Sage gave us a proper send off to all the characters that we grew to love. It wasn't a final send off like we would never see them again, but it was a wrap up of six books that will leave fans satisfied.

The Bad: I long grew tired of Jenna. I have to say it was around Flyte that she really got on my nerves and it only got worse as the books progressed. I guess it was just that Jenna thought she could be bossy simply because she was a princess. Not because she actually had anything to contribute for half of the series. To be honest it wasn't until this book that she hand anything substancial and concrete to add to the pot. And I am so glad we didn't have to suffer through much of her mother. Who would have been just as bad if not worse than Jenna herself.

My Final Thoughts: Its hard to say goodbye to a series, and this time is no different. With a heavy heart I wave goodbye to the Dragon Boat and the Castle. Never feat I will go back and reread the tales of Septimus Heap for years to come

Waiting, and Anticipating

Here I am going to share the books that I am positively panting to get my hands on.

This installment is featuring Fyre by Angie Sage

Synopsis: Now that Septimus, Jenna, and Beetle are fourteen years old, they have assumed larger roles in their Magykal world. Beetle has become the Chief Hermetic Scribe of the Manuscriptorium and Jenna is waiting to be crowned Queen, but Septimus is still battling the remnants of the Dark Domaine, which will remain until the power of the evil Two-Faced Ring is destroyed forever. To accomplish that, the ancient Alchemie Fyre must be relit—a task that sends Septimus to the very origins of Magyk and Physik, testing both his skills, and his loyalties to ExtraOrdinary Wizard, Marcia Overstrand, and Alchemist Marcellus Pye.

In a journey that encapsulates the entire Septimus Heap series, Septimus will continue to discover the truth of who he is and expand upon his Magykal power and skills. Septimus Heap, Book Seven: Fyre weaves together every singular character from the entire series and incorporates many of the Magykal places from each book. Written with Angie Sage’s distinctive humor and heart, Fyre is the grand finale that celebrates the greatest Magyk of all: When the Fyre inside is kindled and when the Time is Right, anything is possible.

My Thoughts

I've been waiting two years for this book. Which isn't that long seeing how long I waited for each Harry Potter book lol. I've been a fan of this series since the beginning. I found Septimus while lurking int he children's section of Barnes and Nobel. It has since become my favorite section to hang out in. They had bean bags and puppets!

Anyhoo Ms. Sage created a truly delightful place filled with talking messenger rats and Wizard Towers with stairs that rotate on their own! I am in love with Septimus and Marcie and its going to be hard to say goodbye to them but I am excited to read about their final adventure and see Septimus come into his own.