When Christopher is called back to the Archipelago to help the dragons, he jumps at the chance and, after scribbling a note for his dad, leaves immediately.
Meanwhile, Anya's life is changing in ways she never thought possible. When their lives collide, the pair must work together to fight for truth, justice and the fate of the islands and their inhabitants.
Ok, so even writing the synopsis was tricky as I really don't want to give anything away about this book. Having loved the first book in the series, it was with huge amounts of joy that I found myself able to read an early copy of The Poisoned King. I knew it would be good (has anything Katherine Rundell has written not been?!) but I have to say that it blew me away and is quite possibly even better than the first book!
As you would expect, the world building is extraordinary and you find yourself completely transported to the Archipelago and immersed in its world. It was lovely to catch up with familiar characters but also wonderful to meet new ones. Christopher continued to show his allegiance and commitment to the islands and it was great to see him again, however, for me, Anya stole the show (actually I think Jacques may have done that!). She is strong, fierce, determined, and loyal in a way that will fill readers with hope. She is a character that readers are going to love.
The plot itself is completely immersive and I'm so pleased I was able to read the book in only 2 sittings (I started it on a flight and then promptly ignored my family the following day whilst reading it in the sun!). At the end of term, there were parents and children at school who were rather jealous that I'd been able to read this before its publication date and I can say to them (and indeed everybody) that the book is absolutely worth the wait. It's a masterpiece in storytelling that will leave readers desperate for book 3 (coming next year) and with a desperate urge to head to Sctoland to see if, just maybe, they can find the waybetween themselves.
Impossible Creatures: The Poisoned King publishes on the 11th September and is a book you have to pre-order.
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