  | Rise of Neptune Author: Reintgen, Scott | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
As Neptune's ships launch a surprise attack on Mars, Lunar and his Dread Knights must uncover the mysterious truths behind their divided enemy before those secrets lead to Mars' destruction. Sequel to The last dragon on Mars.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (09/15/25)
School Library Journal (10/01/25)
Booklist (00/10/25)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 10/01/2025 Gr 5 Up—Earth and Mars have renewed an alliance that allows 500 Earthers to begin a new life on the red planet. A shuttle arrives carrying one too many passengers and the story takes off from there. With an obvious connection and appeal to fans of mythology and science fiction, this title will please readers of diverse genres and offers an invitation to tackle such universal issues as war, colonization, and immigration. Scenes full of force fields, shape-shifters, and dragons that can manipulate time and space will take readers on a roller-coaster ride of interplanetary competition. Triton is an evil and crafty foe who makes keeping Mars safe from Neptune an exciting, extraterrestrial challenge. At over 400 pages, the action is plentiful, and the humor breaks up the tension to keep readers at ease. Those unfamiliar with the series may find the combination of dragon lore and science fiction a little tough to follow, but the relationship between Lunar and Dread will win them over. VERDICT This will be a hit with sci-fi and fantasy fans. At this installment's close, they'll be clamoring for more. - Copyright 2025 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
