Rage of Lions

Wereworld #2

by Curtis Jobling

YOUNG WEREWOLF DREW FERRAN IS THE FUTURE KING OF WESTLAND. He has the makings of a great warrior - but first he must master the blade and the beast. When Lady Gretchen is abducted by the Werelion Prince Lucas, Drew and his friends embark on a perilous chase to stop the prince fleeing to his homeland of Bast. As Drew encounters terrifying new Werelords along the way, he is led to the exotic city of Cape Gala, where the forces of Onyx, the Beast of Bast, await. Now Drew must summon all of his courage and strength - because the Catlords are ready to attack . . .

Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, Werewolves, Adventure, Fiction, Middle Grade, Action

432 pages, Paperback

First published July 7, 2011

About the author

Curtis Jobling is an author and illustrator based in the UK. Working in publishing and animation he is possibly most (in)famously known as the designer of the BAFTA winning "Bob The Builder", as well as creator of CBeebies "Raa Raa the Noisy Lion" and CBBC's "Frankenstein’s Cat". Early work in animation included model and puppet painting on Wallace & Gromit’s "A Close Shave" and Tim Burton’s "Mars Attacks!" He’s also the creator/director/producer of Nickelodeon’s "Curious Cow" interstitials, a series of animated shorts featuring the varied and hilarious deaths of a bewildered bovine.

As a published author and illustrator of children’s books, Curtis’s works include Dinosaurs After Dark (with Jonathan Emmett), Skeleton in the Closet (with Alice Schertle), My Daddy, Cheeky Monkey and perhaps his most notorious character Frankenstein’s Cat, now an animated series in its own right commissioned by the BBC and sold to broadcasters worldwide.

The Wereworld series of novels were first published by Penguin in the UK in January 2011, with "Rise of the Wolf", the first in the fantasy horror, shortlisted for the Waterstone's Book Prize. Penguin/Viking first published the debut novel in September 2011.

Reviews

[Jerecho · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jumbling in my head... Ang gulo-gulo... Review to follow 😄

[Kristalia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Final rating: 4/5 stars

Now, this sequel was even more awesome than the first book. It fixed the stuff that bothered me in the first book, mainly the book having more dialogues. I still think about this being classified as children's book, because it certainly isn't one and i would not like that my or any child under 12 years read this... Probably up. Cause it's certainly has a lot of darkness.

There were many plot twists, which i absolutely adored (or hated for that matter), because i couldn't predict who would die, get captured, or get batshit insane (like a character that i absolutely love but is now in the middle of getting insane to the core). There are many characters in this series and i love it how Curtis Jobling characterized them all, that goes even for villains - and that gave the book a new perspective. And yet, you cannot predict everything that happens later on, especially with Hector and Drew. And yes, the world building is cool. Just right amount of information is given, and characters go to many places, including sea (because piracy is cool and Captain Vega is awesome too). Many new shapeshifter races were introduced in this book as well (i laughed at wereram part xD).

Sooooo: my favorite characters either get (spoilers are real):
-captured - in which case they are probably tortured It's always Drew, but i didn't except Broghan to be captured as well. Well, Gretchen is already captured in the beginning,so it's nothing new.
-killed - Like Bergan and Broghan,and a lot more characters
-or go batshit insane - Like Hector, because obviously being Necromancer was "good idea", but he officially went insane after killing his brother Vincent - who pretty much tortured Hector both physically and mentally.


-or get maimed - Like Drew loosing his freaking arm!!!! Well, if i had to chose between life and arm, i would do the same

Good job Curtis Jobling, good job.

#is not okay

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Interesting sequel full of plot twists, action, well, a lot of stuff is going on in here xD. Now i wonder why this series is not popular on goodreads, cause it should have been.

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REVIEW(S) RELATED TO THIS BOOK:

◈ Rise of the Wolf (Wereworld, #1)
◈ Rage of Lions (Wereworld, #2)
◈ Shadow of the Hawk (Wereworld, #3)
◈ Nest of Serpents (Wereworld, #4)

[Connor · Rating 3 out of 5]

[3.5 Stars] I think this was an improvement over the first installment, but I had some of the same problems. There's barely any dialogue which would be fine, but I think the young characters always sound way older than they're supposed to be. I also think he focused a bit much on shocking the reader instead of sucking them into the story. That said, I think the overall plot is going in some fantastic directions. I also just really enjoy reading about the world and the different were. I'll more likely than not continue, but I'm not sure when.

[Rufus · Rating 1 out of 5]

I have lost all faith in this man

[Claire · Rating 4 out of 5]

I definitely enjoyed this book much more than the first one, the characters were a lot more rounded and stood out more as individuals, and the new additions to the story were interesting and entertaining. The story chugged along at a nice speed and I enjoyed the twists and turns, including the last one the author throws at his audience. The characters were so much more captivating, in fact, that I found myself genuinely affected by their deaths, I had actual moments of sadness when a few of them went, and and I have to give the author credit for being so bold as to write out so many in one instalment. One other thing I have to commend Jobling for is his choice to do something permanent and damaging to his protagonist; without giving anything away I can say with certainty that I strongly doubt I would be so brave as an author to go to the lengths he did with his main character.

I'm looking forward to reading the third book, which might have to wait a while since I don't own it yet. I'm definitely pleased by the improvements in the story as a whole, and it's reassuring to know that I didn't waste my time or my money.

[Joseph · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow! Talk about an nonstop adventure! The main premise of the series is that there are humans and there are weres. The weres can each shapeshift into one type of animal, such as bears, lions, rats, boars, and wolves. In this book, the second in the series, there is war going on for control of the kingdom of Lyssia and multiple cool heroes go off in multiple directions in this amazing fantasy world to meet in multiple new places multiple new cool characters, both heroes and villians, and get into multiple messes with those multiple villians! I can't wait to see where things go next!

[Rhys · Rating 4 out of 5]

This review was originally posted on ThirstforFiction.com

Things are quiet in Lyssia. Catlord Leopold, the tyrant king, is imprisoned in his own keep, and the Wolf’s Council are slowly cleaning up the mess left behind by the mighty Werelion. Drew, the boy destined to be king, is being trained up, and his friends Hector, Gretchen, and Whitley are enjoying courtly life. But there are still those with allegiance to the vicious Werelion- quietly planning the undoing of the newly instated Wolf’s Council and the planned rise of Drew to the throne. And all the while, Leopold is up to something…

Wereworld: Rise of the Wolf was a good novel; not brilliant, but not bad either. Rage of Lions is a huge leap forwards, leaving behind it the perhaps slightly cliched fantasy plot behind and offering some really quite wonderful moments. Rage of Lions continues to build on the excellent fantasy world we were introduced to in book one, with more and more depth appearing throughout the book. read more...

[Thom · Rating 2 out of 5]

Really enjoyed the first book; this one not as much. Very crowded with 2d characters and villains - more action than plot.

The main character has to come to grips with his future, which is the primary plot conflict. This is returned to regularly, but not quite resolved - though a few pages at the end provide some direction.

The other plot here is the action, with major forces attacking other major forces - many introduced in this novel too briefly. It was very difficult to keep track of who was who, and my concern from the first book (so many weres, so few normals) was exacerbated. At one point, a were rides through with "pelts on his saddle" - pelts of what? There seem to be were creatures for every single mammal and many others.

Our main character weaves in and out of the battles. It feels like these are more side adventures than the main plot - very disjointed. Maybe this cinematic approach would work for a film, but it really drags down the novel.

Finally, the cardinal sin of a series book - this is only the middle of the story. For a 432 page book, it really should come to some ending. Overall result: 2 stars, the goodreads rating for "it was okay". Not sure I want to read any further in the series.

[Rachel Brown · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book started out great and a long the same tone as the last book. Drew off on an adventure. However about 2/3 way through the book things get serious. Zombies, warlords and slavers get thrown into the mix resulting in battles along multiple fronts and several well liked characters getting killed off and betrayed or betraying. After crying I went looking for spoilers. The whole rest of the series takes on a "Game of Thrones" style. Epic battles with many people dying in gory detail, including several characters you may have started to care for, promises broken and favorite characters becoming recognizable. It is a well written series. But I can't handle the emotional up and down. It may be a good read for some, but I get too attached to characters and can't handle their demise. Tread carefully. I wouldn't call this a YA series way too much gore.

[Trent · Rating 2 out of 5]

The first third of Rage of Lions was on it’s way to being a solid personal 4/5 (meaning it had the writing quality of a 3 but my interest in the subject matter bumped it up to a 4). As a result, it shares many of the same problems I had with the first book in the series.

There’s a lot of “showing not telling.” We’re told people feel this or that. We’re told how they think, but we aren’t shown proportionally enough of their actions in order to crystalize that -which is kind of the crux of the series major problem so far: poor characterization.

No one is very nuanced or interesting. The queen talks about how Drew is going to be the one to see all the shades of grey, but virtually everyone we meet falls into the black-white, good-bad dichotomy in unsubtle and obvious ways. This was a problem in the first book, but I’d argue that the villains are even worse here. All antagonists are either megalomaniacs or sadists. There is nothing in between. They either love power, or they love pain.

More frustrating, though is how blatantly other characters work against the “shades of gray.” I have this particular aversion to scenarios where a character is being chastised for doing something wrong that both I and the character in question believe was the right choice for the situation, and that character proceeds to stand up and defend their actions in a satisfactory manner.

At one point Hector is in this exact scenario. He does something bad for a good reason and gets pretty heavily reprimanded for it. There was a whole lot he could and should have said during his confrontation with the leaders not just for his sake but for the sake of his friends. The Wolf’s Council (the leaders) were being very controlling, forcing Drew into the role of King, which he did not want, and keeping Drew and Gretchen apart. Moreover, they were being hypocritical about wanting the younger werelord’s input and supposedly wanting to treat them as equals, but then turning around and treating them like immature children in the next moment.

See, this is a personal struggle for our main cast. Over and over they want things in their personal lives that those in authority won’t let them have: freedom, love, responsibility, ect. This is an interesting struggle and should definitely be brought to the forefront to be dealt with, and Hector’s meeting with the Wolf’s Council was a prime opportunity for it. However, Hector fails to articulate his reasoning basically at all, and the personal struggles are never brought into the light of day, instead festering as a result of the “told-not-shown syndrome.” Not dealing with this issue better makes this a weaker book because there aren’t any other personal struggles dealt with more openly.

However, the supreme flaw of this book is not only ignoring character development in those personal struggles, but going so far as to solve and settle those character’s doubts within the breadth of two paragraphs five pages from the end of the book. There was no buildup, no gradual adaptation or development up to that revelation, just (in essence) “Oh, everything everywhere has gone to hell. I survived, though, so I guess I’m ready to be King.” This is lazy and makes it hard for me to become invested enough in these characters to continue the series.

As far as the plot is concerned, most of this book, much like the previous installment, is just a series of side-adventures. It sort of worked in the first book in the series because it contributed to the feeling of adventure. The characters had no firm direction other than to run as far away as they could without being caught. However, in this book there is a very pressing need to accomplish a time-sensitive task. There is something these characters should be doing, so it feels more meandering to watch the do something else.

Moreover, plot contrivances abound. When an entire subplot hinges upon one character randomly talking aloud to no one in particular about blackmail-worthy things they’ve done, only to be overheard by someone willing to exploit those facts, something is very wrong. It doesn’t feel natural or organic. Why not just have the antagonist discover what happened through other means? Not to mention every time Drew sets foot anywhere, the town just happens to already be taken over or under siege.

In its better moments this novel’s pacing feels very cinematic. That’s both a good and a bad thing. On the one hand, it’s very fast and action-packed. However, the story bounces around a lot, shifting between about a dozen perspectives. In a movie it’s fine, but when that same technique is put into narrative form, it starts to feel very disjointed -as though the story was trying to cover-up a lack of substance by introducing multiple perspectives.

Rage of Lions is essentially a transition book. It moves us from the first book into the third book, retiring old plot points and introducing new ones. Yet, amidst all of that, the book seems to lack both direction and a suitable ending. I didn’t finish the book feeling satisfied that a leg of the journey had been accomplished. Instead, I got the impression that someone would rather I be reading the next book in the series instead of lingering on this one.

Overall, this book was a pretty big disappointment. I still like the concept, but I’ve grown to like the series’s style and characters a lot less. I’m not sure if I’ll be continuing to the next installment.

[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one was just as good as first book if more so. I did get upset a lot in this one especially when Drew had to chew off his own hand/paw to get free, very upsetting. And so many of the good characters got killed off, I almost started crying. I just love shifters so this book with all the different Werelords and action is right up my alley but I want the Wolf to prevail. It would be super awesome if the ancient Dragonlords came back.

[Vincent · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as solid or consistent as book 1. I wasn’t fully invested or interested until the last 100 or so pages. That is when the book really takes off with a better climax than the first novel. Hector’s character finds depth and development as well and became one of my favorite aspects/characters. Drew’s arc however doesn’t feel as earned and by the last chapter feels like he really jumped over a few key points of development to get him to the headspace he is in by the end.

[B · Rating 1 out of 5]

Man this sucked.
Almost didn’t finish it.

All the flaws and none of the charm of the first book.

Hated how he handled the female characters . And the fact that there’s only like four in the entire book.

And Drew, man this book made me hate him.

And don’t get me started on Hector. “Oh no! I accidentally STABBED him THROUGH THE HEART. Oops”

[Dean · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of prisoners. Everyone is taken prisoner at some point and a lot of the story is about escape. Everything feels like the middle of a trilogy. Drew is still a great character but I think I really like Hector. Wish the two could meet up again.

[Thadeus Hauw]

Awesome

[Aleshanee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anfangs zieht es sich etwas, aber ab der Hälfte kommt dann richtig viel Spannung auf! :)

[Dave-Brendon Burgh · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed Curtis’ first Wereworld novel, Rise of the Wolf, and I stick to what I said in that review – that Wereworld is akin to Game of Thrones for the younger generation. The scope of the unfolding story, the relationships of the characters, the testing of loyalties and the focus on character development all came together to make Rise of the Wolf one of the best YA novels I’d read. :-) I’m very pleased that Rage of Lions continues this trend!

Where Rise of the Wolf introduced us to many of the main players and personalities and took us on a journey that not only covered great distances but tested and tempered many characters, Rage of Lions is similar, but this novel also has a different feel to it – it is a much more focused tale, in terms of action and characters, and takes place over a shorter length of time; this focus really got me devouring the pages, from the moment when a lone rider escapes a city that is still reeling from a battle to when Drew Ferran… Well, not going to spoil you, you’ll have to read it! Point is, I just couldn’t put Rage of Lions down – the pace was relentless and the story was incredibly engaging!

I also enjoyed what Curtis did with the characters in Rage of Lions – the title suggests a focus on the Werelions that have been the cause of so much trouble and grief for Drew, and that’s what we get, in the form of Prince Lucas, son of the deposed and embattled Werelion King. We met Lucas in Rise of the Wolf but this book really shows another side of him – he is devious and intelligent and not someone I’d like to tangle with!

We also get chapters that flesh out and further build other characters, especially Hector and the Wolf’s Council – Hector delved into some dark magic in Rise of the Wolf and Curtis takes this further while also bringing in Hector’s brother, and my sympathies were definitely with Hector, what with everything he had to go through in the book! The Wolf’s Council was really well written – these are the guys that are actually running Drew’s kingdom (understandable, since Drew is not yet quite ready to do it) and how these characters dealt not only with each other but also with the onerous task of guiding both Drew and the kingdom was entertaining and gave the novel a cool and interesting political side.

Drew really impressed me in this book, too – he’s not the ready-made and always-willing hero that will rush in and save the day and the kingdom and get the girl; he’s a hothead, he’s young, he’s feeling quite overwhelmed by the events that had pushed him into the limelight, and he’s searching for a way to just survive without being consumed. He’s got plenty of growing and maturing to do, and I really like that – it implies that we’ll be on a real journey with him as he grows as a character and king.

Action-wise Rage of Lions isn’t as big as Rise of the Wolf was – as I said before, the focus is much tighter and it’s a different kind of story; the fight scenes in the novel are still exciting and brutal and trust me, no-one emerges unscathed! We also get to see more of Lyssia and meet more Werelords, building the cast of characters nicely, and I really enjoyed the Goatlord and Onyx. And even though the tale focuses on where the main characters are, geographically, plenty is still happening throughout Lyssia, so there’s a constant sense of movement and change. And boy does this novel end with a bang! Definitely one of the best now-I-HAVE-to-read-the-next-book endings I’ve come across!

All in all, while Rage of Lions is a different kind on=f novel to Rise of the Wolf in terms of action and character-focus (the scale of the action being smaller and the focus much tighter), Rage of Lions is a worthy sequel and an excellent book in it’s own right; Curtis is showing that he’s a versatile and supremely talented writer and storyteller, and I’m completely on board with this series – just have to make time to read Books 3 and 4!

[Zak · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had a better mental picture of the plot that was going on. Still had a little trouble of what was going, but I think that is because I don't know castle terms. I am glad Drew finally accepted his destiny. Also enjoy reading about the different shifters.

[Samantha (A Dream of Books) · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Wereworld series is fantasy on an epic scale. I loved the first book, 'Rise of the Wolf' and so I couldn't wait to return to the world of Lyssia and follow the characters on their next adventure.

Drew finally knows what he is but he's still learning about and trying to accept his true heritage as King-to-be, a position he hasn't been prepared for and doesn't know if he can accept. Before he can begin to discover what lies ahead of him, the Lady Gretchen is kidnapped and it's up to Drew to rescue her.

What I particularly liked about this installment of the series is that although Drew was still the main character and most of the story is focused around him, a significant amount of time was spent exploring a whole host of new characters and some familiar faces from the first book. This helped to widen the scope of the story and added a whole new layer of interest. I have to say that I'm a huge Hector fan, so I was really glad that he featured heavily in the book. It was fascinating seeing him having to finally deal with the repercussions of his father's death and the consequences of many of the decisions he made earlier on in the series. I do really like the friendship between Hector and Drew so I was sorry to see that they didn't get many scenes together in 'Rage of Lions' but it gave a chance for the two boys to explore their own future paths.

The story deals mainly with the political factions vying for power and control of Lyssia. No one can be trusted and people are willing to sell each other out to escalate their own position. Drew has to deal with his own sudden ascent and the fact that many of his choices about his future have been taken away from him. I liked the way in which Whitley faces a similar situation but is more accepting of the role she will have to take.

The ending of the book was absolutely jaw-dropping! I didn't see it coming at all but it's certainly going to make things intriguing for the next book in the series.

This is one of the most amazing fantasy series I've ever read. There is incredible attention to detail and the world of Lyssia, created by Curtis Jobling, is stupendous. Words and images vividly leap off the page and I was utterly sucked into the story from beginning to end. There are awesome battles, crazy-good fight scenes, danger around every corner and a wonderful group of characters facing the fight of their lives.

[Jenni · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved the first book in Curtis Jobling’s Wereworld series so I was really excited to start reading this second book. It opens with an all action prologue and you straight away get the feel that this is going to be one hell of a read.

The book continues with Drew trying to come to terms with his role and what it means for him. Between training to help him develop his skills and meetings with the Wolf’s Council his life is certainly very different now. When Gretchen is kidnapped he is told that he must not go after her, but of course he ignores these orders and goes off in pursuit of her and her kidnappers. Whilst he is on his quest his friends are not quiet either, Hector in particular gets a great story.

I continue to love so many of the characters that feature in these books, I was so pleased to see Count Vega back in action – he’s a real favourite of mine. I also love Whitley, she’s so brave and resourceful – I don’t think I could do half the things she does even in the most dire of situations!

This book absolutely whips through, I only put it down long enough to make a cup of tea! The blend of politics and action makes it a captivating read, the addition of some lovely quieter character moments is just the icing on the cake. I feel like I’m really getting to know the characters well which means I’m really invested in what happens to them and the people that mean a lot to them.

I love the way the book keeps you on your toes, there are a couple of pretty major plot points later in the book that made my jaw drop open. I have absolutely no idea how the author is going to carry on from one of them in particular, but I can’t wait to read the third book and find out. This series of books is now a real favourite of mine, I really can’t recommend them enough.

[Jon LaSalle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jonathan LaSalle

WEREWORLD: Rage of Lions review

The author and title of the book is Wereworld Rage of Lions by Curtis Jobling. The authors objective is to always keep the readers guessing and having everything tie together in the end. The audience the author wants is high school kids or older so they can really understand the book and understand the point he is trying to make. The authors main point is to have a bad side of the story and a good side of the story. I support what the author is trying to do he is trying to have good people fighting bad people and that is the conflict of the story. He has good success because throughout the book you keep wondering what will come next. Then it happens the big fight happens and you just can’t stop reading and that is what he wants. This book has many of the same things like a good and a bad like other books, the setting is what changes it and how it is never in the same place for very long. I really enjoyed the book the beginning is good the middle is very interesting and keeps you guessing and the end you want to know what happens then it does and your reaction is wow. I would give the book a solid 4 out of 5 because of how it keeps the readers entertained and how good the plot is and how it develops from the start until the end. It does not have any downfalls in my opinion but I would not recommend this to everyone. I would only recommend this book to people that like mystery books and that they have a series because this book is just one in the series.

[Soteris · Rating 5 out of 5]

The second in Curtis Joblings Wereworld series, Rage of Lions picks up from where the first left off a few months down the line. Fans of the first will love this as the style and pace is the same as in the first book.
Despite being of the YA genre, the authors style of writing can tend to shock with his gruesome and bloody descriptions, but then these are stories about the Werelords, nobals with the ability to transform into powerful beasts.
There are plenty of twists and turns throughout the story, some good, some shocking.

A teeny bit of a spoiler next...

This is a bit like Empire Strikes Back and Game of Thrones where things just dont seem to go as planned for our heroes.

Its left me hungry for the next in the series and it cant come soon enough.

[Lindsay · Rating 5 out of 5]

The second book has lived up to it's promise.

The story continues on from where we left it in the first book with only a short time having elapsed. Jobling has again crafted a story that hooks you in from the very beginning and does not let go, even though i have finished the book i find myself wondering what is happening to Drew and Hector and Whitley and Gretchen while i am waiting for the next book. Does Jobling not realise that something may happen to them while i am waiting for him to release the third book? Does he even care about my sanity?

I am extremely happy that i chose to read this series of books, i am a great lover of all Werewolf novels and Jobling has managed to find a way to create something new and fresh in what is a pretty crowded genre at the moment.

[Alexander Draganov · Rating 5 out of 5]

Darker, grittier sequel to the great "Rise of the Wolf". Drew and his allies think that they have won the struggle against King Leopold, but the Lion has summoned his deadly allies from the South and soon the whole continent of Lyssia will be plunged into war. In the same time, the obnoxious Prince Lucas and his torturer Vankaskan had captured the lovely lady Grethen. The young wolf king decides to free her and goes to another dangerous journey. Although not as magical as book one, "Rage of Lions" is an excellent addition in the "Wereworld" series and does to "Rise of the Wolf" what "The Empires Strikes Back" did to "Star Wars", bringing real darkness and tension to the story. The ending is really chilling.

[Griffin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wereworld book #2, Rage of Lions, is a great book. As with the first book, Rise of the Wolf, I would recommend it for older teens, as it can get a little gory. If you really liked the first book, then this is the book for you. The two books are very similar, but yet different in a way that makes them interesting and fun to read. The new wereraces that Curtis Jobling introduces are interesting, and all the main characters are characterized nicely. This book starts off right were the last book left off, and gets right into the action. It ended nicely with a plot twist and cliff hanger to finish all the action.

[Suzan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the story, I love the characters in this book although I was saddened by some of the character deaths in this book and it definetly threw in a couple of twists from the last story and at the end of the book. I'm actually crossing my fingers for a match between Drew and Whitley now and I'm hoping someone notices what's off with Hector since Drew left with Whitley to save their friend and helps him. I can't wait for the next installment now that Drew's accepted who he is and his heritage at the end and hope he can fight his way home or that his friends can find him and bring him home.

[MissHavoc {Cry Havoc! Reviews} · Rating 4 out of 5]

oh Drew, you poor thing! Gah, this was one of those books where NOTHING goes right for the lead character. I know it's a lead-in for book three, and I sure hope everything works out for him, but MAN! Like I said, poor Drew!

[Bari · Rating 4 out of 5]

Having read and enjoyed book number 1, this follow up lived up to the high expectations I had. The story picks up where the first novel leaves off and doesn't disappoint. Action packed, suspenseful and will sure to have kids anxiously waiting for book number 3 in the series.

[Chantal · Rating 4 out of 5]

The rapidfire plot and action continues, more violently and definitely becoming closer to the horror genre, but the characters are complex and unexpected and the storyline takes the reader on a rollercoaster ride of adventure.

[Steve Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Again, Jobling has written a great sequel to his first novel in the Wereworld series. Many sequels don't live up to the original novel but this one absolutely does. The adventure continues and just gets more involved and intense. A fantastic read. I highly recommend this novel and this series.