War is raging between the Bureau and the League of Magicians (led by Dylan), and Amari is caught in the middle and, without her magic, she feels powerless to help. Now that her brother Quinton is back he's determined to protect Amari, whilst she is hell-bent on putting a stop to Dylan. Meanwhile, Dylan is on a mission to destroy the Bureau, the council, and all magic; he is power-hungry and has lost all sense of reason. The only way to stop him is to locate the Despicable Wonders, but using them could have devastating consequences.
I'm a huge fan of the Amari series, as are many of the children at school, so being sent an early copy of Amari And The Despicable Wonders was hugely exciting. Needless to say, it jumped to the top of my reading pile and I savoured every minute of it.
Everything has changed for Amari: whilst she is thrilled to have her brother back, she is also coming to terms with the loss of her magic and the destruction Dylan is causing. She continues to be strong-willed and resilient but this time she has to contend with the fact that her brother is determined to protect her which leads her to frequently become torn between keeping her brother happy and doing what she feels is right for the Bureau. She's not perfect and makes mistakes, as well as spending much of time realising that it's her actions at the end of book two that have lead to this situation. The relationship between Amari and her friends really grows in this book and they are all tested to their limits - the bond they have is wonderful to see.
Amari And The Despicable Wonders is an action-packed thrill of a read. With darkness seeping in, there is also heart and hope shining through. I promise the ending will leave you breathless and I guarantee that this is a book that you need in your life - just be prepared to want to forget everything in favour of reading the book: it's utterly immersive and absolutely brilliant.
Amari And The Despicable Wonders publishes on the 29th August.
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