After reading Book One in the Far Forest Scrolls fantasy series, I wondered if the follow-up books would hold the same appeal. One thing’s for sure – this book, Book Two, definitely does. It offers the same excitement and philosophical insight. Set in the Far Forest of England in the magical nation of Verngaurd, the story is populated with magicians, dragons, knights, squires, warriors and wizards. They are gathering this time for the Tournament of Flags, pitting nations against one another. The area is on the brink of another Dark War but also, it would seem, a Civil War.
The library has been shut down, statues of philosophers, scholars and mathematicians are gone, and the world is all about fighting and power. The theme of this book is change, and how inevitable it is. It is also about accepting change and letting it lead you to what’s next. One quote that I liked pertaining to worrying over change: “Don’t get too caught up in the anxieties of the future and forget to enjoy the here and now.” And the book is sprinkled, as was Book One, with many such inspirational and eye-opening quotes. Another I liked: “Acts of compassion always have an infinitely greater return on investment than anything monetary.”
A cliffhanger ends Book Two and I can’t wait till Book Three comes out! Definitely a fan!