Secret of matter (Rymworld Arcana) Author: Calejo, Ryan | ||
Price: $23.08 |
Summary:
Antares and Magdavellia will have to race against old and new enemies to secure the Elementals, even as a traitor in their midst plots their long-awaited revenge against the empress. But every step they take toward the forging of the ancient weapon brings them one step closer to uncovering a horrible secret from Magdavellia's past-a secret that could bring down her throne.
Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 6.30 Points: 15.0 Quiz: 552598 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (11/15/24)
School Library Journal (05/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 05/01/2025 Gr 5–8—A humorous science fiction adventures with a zany cast of characters. In this second book of the "Rymworld Arcana" series, 14-year-old Antares de la Vega is celebrating the defeat of the Order of Pythagoreans with his girlfriend and empress, Madgavellía. Right before Antares enters the celebration ball, the palace is infiltrated by alchemysts who implant a treasure map in his mind. Madgavellía and Antares realize the alchemysts are looking for a superweapon powerful enough to destroy the universe and embark on a dangerous quest to retrieve the weapon before their enemies. Over the course of their journey, they pick up several new characters and old friends to join their group. The stakes are high in this book, but Calejo adds a lot of humor and quirkiness to offset the potential end of the world. He also sprinkles in some sincere pieces of life advice as the characters grow and learn from their adventures. VERDICT A fun addition to middle school libraries. - Copyright 2025 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
