Leon Gains and the Expedition to the Void

by Angela R. Watts

When an Undergrounder turns 13, they must view the Above and choose to forget… or remember. Before Leon Gains can reach Decision Day, sickness reaches his peaceful village. To save his people, Leon must join Gage, a boy who claims to have survived the Above, and go to the Void: where legend says the healing light is locked away.

Thrust into a world of dark tunnels, hungry monsters, unlikely friends, and the possibility that his village has lied to him about the world as he knows it… Leon risks everything for a chance of saving his family.

But if the legends are wrong, or if Leon can’t survive the underground, his village will be lost. Can Leon unleash the light, or will he be lost to the darkness?

Genres: Middle Grade, Fantasy

Unknown Binding

About the author

ANGELA R. WATTS is the bestselling and award-nominated author of The Infidel Books and the Remnant Trilogy. She’s been writing stories since she was little, and has over 28 works published. She also writes articles for a few magazines and publishers. When she’s not writing, Angela is a freelance editor, blogger, anime-lover, and artist. She lives in Tennessee with her family and many pets. Angela loves connecting with readers, and you can follow her on social media to stay up-to-date with releases, or contact her through her website. angelarwatts.com

Reviews

[Angela R. Watts]

COMING (along with books 2 and 3) 2024.

[D.T. Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this. Looking forward to the rest of the trilogy.

[Stacy Hooker · Rating 5 out of 5]

The only way I can really describe this book is: delightful! An amazing adventure story about finding truth and escaping darkness. Excellent for middle grade and younger readers but fun and cozy for adults too!

[Jessica Tanner · Rating 5 out of 5]

*4.5 stars, rounded up

A story of courage, family, friendship, and light pushing back the dark. Also, there's an adorable pet rat named Hipplestip! Now, onto book #2 :)

[R.J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Leon Gains is for the readers who love The Underland Chronicles by Suzanne Collins. It's a high stakes middle-grade fantasy about young Leon and his quest to save his underland tribe from a strange sickness before it's too late.

In a powerful display of light versus darkness, Leon must brave monsters in the caves to reach the daylight of the void. The story is fast-paced and filled with age-appropriate action and monsters, keeping its readers on the edge of their seat.

I've always enjoyed Watts' storytelling style because of the assurance that light will always overcome the darkness and The Legacy Books are no exception. This is a series I'd hand to middle-graders without hesitation; there's no cursing, suggestive content, or gore (if your reader is sensitive to monsters in the dark, proceed with caution).

I'm anxious to continue reading this series and these will have a permanent place on my library shelves.