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The time has come! After discovering the true reason for the monster migration, Rowan is on an expedition to ultimately prove that she is worthy of the ebony monster-slaying sword on her back. She and her twin brother, Rhydd, their friends Dain and Alianor, as well as some other trusted advisors — and the ever-growing group of monstrous companions — are on a mission to help protect the dragon living in their homeland and are travelling to kingdoms beyond to make their case. But not everyone agrees that people can live peacefully alongside monsters, especially when new terrifying creatures appear. It will take everything Rowan has to fight off threats of all kinds, from both monsters and people. It won’t be easy, but if she succeeds, she will become Royal Monster Hunter at long last.
An illustrated guide to the creatures appears at the back of the book.
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Release date
June 7, 2022 -
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9780735270213
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9780735270213
- File size: 19407 KB
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Languages
- English
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Levels
- Lexile® Measure: 700
- Text Difficulty: 3
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May 1, 2022
Tensions between monsters and humans remain high as Princess Rowan sets out to defuse (or ignite) a dragon-sized situation in this series closer. Our young royal monster hunter-elect finally has her future in sight. One remaining trial has sent Rowan, her twin brother, and their hunting party on a journey from Tamarel to neighboring Roiva. If she can settle the ongoing dragon dilemma, Rowan can officially take her place as her aunt's successor. The expedition combines dangerous monsters with volatile politics, and it's difficult to say which is more treacherous as their monster-hunting mission of mercy turns mercenary when Rowan and her friends are captured. Engineering an escape from abductors in the thick of a giant serpent's hunting ground would be enough. Dealing with troublesome monsters while thwarting a coup would be more than enough. But there is still a dangerously agitated dragon in their midst. Rowan draws on every ounce of skill, courage, and knowledge she possesses, but it may not be enough as she faces the terrifying question: What kind of monster can frighten a dragon? Armstrong delivers a wild ride as rapid-fire monster fight (and sometimes flight) scenes are paced by Rowan's intense introspection. New monsters (faithfully rendered with wonderful detail in Rowan's accompanying guide) give way to satisfying answers to some series-long questions, though the hasty conclusion may feel discordantly tidy. Some new Roivan characters are described as light-skinned, but the majority of the Tamarelian cast remains brown-skinned. Good luck putting it down. (Fantasy. 9-12)COPYRIGHT(2022) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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