Rachel and Robert are back in the final instalment of The Book Of Stolen Dreams series. When famous movie star Emil Bonfleur goes missing in the desert, everyone is devastated, and when he turns up alive and well five days later celebrations are organised, but Rachel is wary: something doesn't feel right and she is determined to get to the bottom of what is going on. It doesn't take long for her to discover that Charles Malstain is making a bid to once again seize power, and Rachel and her brother Robert have no choice but to risk their lives to save the day once more.
This has been a series I have adored since reading a proof of the first book in 2021 and I've been eagerly following Rachel and Robert's story ever since (you can read my reviews of the first two books here: The Book Of Stolen Dreams , The Secret Of The Blood Red Key). The Final Battle was waiting for me when I got home from Paris after the bank holiday, bypassed my reading pile and I curled up with it as soon as I'd finished the book I was reading.
Like the rest of the series, the book is action-packed and full of adventure. The writing transports you immediately to Krasnia where life is good for the Klein family, which is lovely to see after everything they've been through. However, this doesn't last long and, once again, the pair are forced into life-threatening situations in order to save their family and the people of Krasnia - they are truly brave characters and it's been so good to see them develop as the series has progressed.
This is a rollercoaster of an adventure that is utterly unputdownable (yes, I did try to read it whilst making dinner!). With numerous heart-stopping situations, readers will find themselves wondering whether the siblings can beats the odds. With the pair needing to split up in the mission, we see Rachel really coming to the fore. But be warned, I did shed a tear at the end...
The book (and indeed the entire series) is the ultimate battle of good versus evil and Malstain's actions really made my skin crawl on so many occasions. He is a truly heinous villain, one readers will love to hate.
Publishing 11th September, The Final Battle is a fitting and thrilling ending to what has been a wonderfully magical series which will no doubt be reader by generations to come.
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