Eternal Seas by Lexi Rees
Such
a small parcel
shouldn’t
cause experienced
smugglers
much trouble,
but
this parcel is far from normal.
Chased
across the seas, Finn and Aria must solve the
mysteries
within the parcel.
What
does it mean? Who should they trust?
What
will happen?
The
fate of an ancient people depends on them
and
time is running out ...
I
don't normally review children's books, although I do spend much time
trying to find books to appeal to my son. As he fits the target age
for Eternal Seas he's been reading along with me and offers some of
his own thoughts which I've included.
Finn
and Aria live an idyllic life with their father, Ragnar aboard the
Alcina. However, when they sail to Izmarli to pick up a parcel, both
children are wary because it isn't a safe island to visit. Yet
despite their initial fear, it soon becomes apparent, they are meant
to be there...
An
exciting sea-bound fantasy, Finn and Aria's adventure is fast-paced
and perfect for inquisitive minds. Complementing the descriptive
narrative are illustrations which offer the reader a lovely visual to
describe new destinations or objects are mentioned.
The
ending is satisfying as Finn, along with Aria complete the task after
an action-packed journey across the seas. Everyone who has loved this
book will be eager to follow up on the tantalising teaser left by the
author which lays the foundation for the next instalment in the Relic
Hunters series.
As
a mature reader who read Enid Blyton's books at a similar age to the
target audience, Eternal Seas washed a nostalgic feeling
over
me. I loved and devoured all the adventure books she wrote especially
the Famous Five series and The Sea of Adventure. I particularly like
how similar books I enjoyed as a child are available to my son with a
more contemporary feel to them.
Although
aimed at the nine to twelve age group, I feel younger readers would
enjoy this book too; either by reading it themselves, along with an
adult or as an audiobook, if it's an option. Overall, Eternal Seas
has a wide appeal and bravo to author Lexi Rees for writing this
delightful escapade.
4
stars
***arc
received courtesy of via the publisher Troubador***
Lexi Rees spends
as much time as possible sailing and horse riding, both of which she
does spectacularly badly. Attempts at writing whilst horse riding
have been disastrous, so Eternal Seas was written on a boat;
the storm described in the book was frighteningly real.
