Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary

My mom read this series with me when I was a pre-teen, and both of us loved the series. Brandon Mull writes a compelling yet quirky fantastical world that can compete against Harry Potter and Percy Jackson to be the most beloved series of my childhood. If you are looking at a series to read with your child and bond over, this is the series for you.

******NO SPOILERS IN THIS REVIEW********* Ok, first off what is it with people that feel they have to ruin the book by putting spoilers in their reviews?!? I purposely waited until I finished reading the book before I checked out the reviews because I KNEW people would try to ruin it for me. I was glad I waited. Anyways... The 4th installment of the Fablehaven series is hands down my favorite book of the series so far. I bought it the day it came out and just finished it today. I took a while because I didn't want it to end. I could have read it in a day or two if I wanted to finish it that fast. But I'm glad I savored it. The thing I like about Brandon Mulls writing is that there is never a dull chapter. Most books at least start off slow but Mull gets you interested right away. Dare I say he is even more talented that J.K. Rowling?? I still have never read the 4th Harry Potter book because it just was WAY too slow for me in the beginning. I have never had that problem with any of the Fablehaven books. I STRONGLY recommend this series to anyone looking for a fantastic fantasy adventure series. READ IT! You will not regret it. :)

...Brandon Mull has created yet another outstanding novel. I've been eagerly anticipating this book for some time now, and was not disappointed one bit. Like many others I found it hard to put down, resulting in a lot less sleep. It was worth it. I still think that Grip of the Shadow Plague is my favorite, but this is a close second. Once again there were great moral lessons, intriguing characters, great developments, incredible amounts of imaginative creatures and locations and some HUGE unexpected plot twists. If you haven't started this series yet I highly recommend that you start now. This is a series for all ages, much akin to the Harry Potter series, which it seriously rivals. Fantastic read and I can't wait until the conclusion is released.

I have throughly enjoyed all of these books in this series. I am so looking forward to reading the 5th book. This book has many twists, turns and loads of action to keep you turning the pages. I highly recommend this book.

I had a hard time putting this book down. I read all 527 pages in about 8 hours. I forced myself to go to bed even though I was not done with the book, but I was getting really tired and couldn't keep my eyes open. OK, so let's break it down: Characters: There were a couple new characters and surprises on existing ones. I am totally liking Seth now that he is not quite so annoying and "stupid" (in that little brother way). And I loved it when Seth was taunting the poison dragon. Too funny! Brandon is great at making likable (as well as ones we love to hate) and well-rounded characters. He is also doing even better at giving each character a unique voice. Setting: The dragon sanctuary was cool and Brandon did a good job in narrating their passage through mazes and traps. Conflict: The action was even more intense and scattered throughout the book on this one, which I feel was a great improvement over the previous books. Plot: I like how Brandon makes each book feel complete, and yet we know there is more to come. In fact, one more book in the series, to be precise. Interesting twist near the end too. Text: Brandon is becoming a great writer. I anxiously await the final book in the series.

Kendra and Seth are back at home, looking forward to winter break. While secretly reading Patton's journal, Kendra discovers clues to another hidden artifact. But the only key to the artifact is guarded within a deadly dragon sanctuary. But Kendra soon finds herself in more immediate danger. And Seth decides to embark on a dangerous mission of his own. The Knights of the Dawn must protect the artifacts from the power-hungry Sphinx, as he wants to use them to unlock the demon prison. Kendra and Seth have grown a great deal over the course of the series. They started out as just two normal children thrust into unusual circumstances. But as they learn more about themselves and the world around them, both make admirable choices, growing in character and wisdom. As so many people in their life have betrayed them, the children have become naturally less trusting. But even more allies turn out to be traitors. And as the Sphinx grows in power, circumstances become dire. But Kendra and Seth never give up hope. This fourth installment is the most exciting yet. Danger and suspense are a constant. The Knights of the Dawn must use their brains as well as brawn to overcome the perils of the dragon sanctuary. Big surprises lead up to a climactic ending. But fans of the series will have to hold on for next year when the Fablehaven series concludes in the fifth and final book. This is an exciting series that fantasy fans of all ages should love. With a focus on family and fighting for the side of good, in my eyes, it makes Harry Potter pale in comparison.