What would you do if the people you love were being changed by dark forces?
When Hagar, Jude, and friends return to Vanar University of Magic for their second year, they discover that light magic is mysteriously failing. Soon a thick, smothering fog covers the land. This is no ordinary fog. It’s from the Deadlands.
As winter closes in, a dark mood overshadows the excitement of beginning a new year of studies. What starts as a few incidents of students acting strangely, quickly turns into a dangerous outbreak of malign conversions. People no longer recognise their friends. Who or what is changing them and is there a cure?
As the authorities lose control of the problem, a small group of mages must use what power they have to discover who the enemy is and fight back. Or face losing everything.
REVENANTS is the second book in the Tales of the Five Realms series, and I absolutely recommend you read book one first!
This is an intricate world and magic system that takes some concentration when you read, just to ensure you don't miss anything. Hagar and Jude are in their second year of university, together with their friends who appeared in book one. It was great to see relationships change due to circumstances and also being that little bit older and wiser.
The danger that hits the university is insidious and sneaks in before anyone really notices it. I loved the fact that our heroes were all affected. It wasn't something that they could avoid so it made perfect sense. The descriptions were chilling, which was brilliant. There were sad parts in here that affected me more than I thought they would. To find out what, you'll have to read the book!
The pacing is steady, leading up to a traumatic climax, followed by a time to breathe whilst leaving you wanting more. This was a great addition to the series and I look forward to reading more about the Five Realms and Hagar.
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