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Anyone who enjoys fantasy adventure books will love these . . . \u003cb\u003eThe end leaves things up in the air, ready for a sequel - I'm already desperate to get my hands on it!\u003c\/b\u003e * NETGALLEY REVIEWER *\u003cbr\u003eAfter the brilliant \u003ci\u003eRotherweird\u003c\/i\u003e trilogy, it would likely take something extraordinary to reach the same heights or even surpass it. 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