Illustrated by Tom Roberts
Published by HarperCollins
Evenfall: The Golden Linnet is an incredibly gripping, magical fantasy adventure that swept me into a world hidden within our world, a world where an age-old battle between good and evil is fought on an epic scale.
Sam has a feeling that there is more to life than he is currently experiencing so, when he finds that he is part of an ancient organisation, The Order of the Evening, his life changes forever. His mum has died in a tragic accident and his dad has been unwell since her death, but could there be something sinister behind what has happened to his parents?
Determined to find out more about the Order and his place within it, Sam finds himself seeking its artefacts and learning more about those who protect it – and him. But Sam is not the only one seeking these artefacts and he is in unimaginable danger. Can he protect the Order from those who seek to usurp its magic and goodness and destroy the world?
This is an absolutely riveting, intricate fantasy adventure with an epic scope that kept me utterly enthralled as I learned more about the history of the Order and Sam’s role within it. I was kept on edge as the levels of danger increased for Sam and his friends as they are pursued relentlessly, never being quite sure of who they could trust.
Sam is an incredibly sympathetic character who is grieving the loss of his mother and desperate for his father to get well again. He forms a wonderfully close and trusting friendship with Ish and Goz and they work brilliantly as a team showing courage and determination in the face of incredible danger.
A powerful fantasy with friendship and family at its heart, perfect for readers of 10+.
Thank you to Toppsta for sending me a proof copy in exchange for my honest review.
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