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The Last Spellbreaker: Book 3 - The stunning conclusion to epic magical fantasy trilogy
For 400 years magic was fading. Two extraordinary twins have changed everything. Now magic is back, but not everyone is using it for good . . . Discover the extraordinary world of Artezans, by acclaimed middle-grade author, L.D. Lapinski.
Twins Elodie and Edward Crane are Artezans, inheritors of strange and powerful magic. After surviving an epic battle with The Sandman, and a shipwreck on a mysterious island, they are now in search of Last Spellbreaker to try and undo some of the chaos that the newly strong magic has created.
But the twins are separated in two different worlds. And both are in danger.
With dark forces only steps behind them, can Ed and Elodie use their newfound powers to protect each other and stay alive?
Praise for the Artezans
'A stupendous, witty, humane fantasy. . . an inventive, compelling world and characters I would die for. LD Lapinski is a genius!' Louie Stowell, author of ' A Bad God's Guide' series
Twins Elodie and Edward Crane are Artezans, inheritors of strange and powerful magic. After surviving an epic battle with The Sandman, and a shipwreck on a mysterious island, they are now in search of Last Spellbreaker to try and undo some of the chaos that the newly strong magic has created.
But the twins are separated in two different worlds. And both are in danger.
With dark forces only steps behind them, can Ed and Elodie use their newfound powers to protect each other and stay alive?
Praise for the Artezans
'A stupendous, witty, humane fantasy. . . an inventive, compelling world and characters I would die for. LD Lapinski is a genius!' Louie Stowell, author of ' A Bad God's Guide' series
- GenresMiddle GradeFantasy
330 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 12, 2026
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About the author
L.D. Lapinski
18 books213 followersL. D. Lapinski is the best-selling author of JAMIE, Stepfather Christmas, and The Strangeworlds Travel Agency series, including Adventure in the Floating Mountains, which was a 2023 World Book Day title. JAMIE was nominated for the 2024 Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing.
L. D's new middle-grade fantasy series ARTEZANS launches in February 2024 with the first book Artezans: The Forgotten Magic.
L. D.'s books are published around the world in fifteen languages, and each book in the Strangeworlds trilogy has been awarded a Kirkus star - one of the most coveted designations in the book industry,
marking books of exceptional merit.
L. D. Lapinski lives just outside Sherwood Forest with their family, a lot of books, and a cat called Hector. L. D. first wrote a book aged seven; it was made of lined paper and sellotape, and it was about a frog who owned an aeroplane. When L. D. grows up, they want to be a free-range guinea pig farmer.
L. D.'s literary agent is Claire Wilson at Rogers, Coleridge and White Literary Agency. For Film / TV, contact Emily Hayward Whitlock.
Twitter / Instagram / TikTok: @ldlapinski
L. D's new middle-grade fantasy series ARTEZANS launches in February 2024 with the first book Artezans: The Forgotten Magic.
L. D.'s books are published around the world in fifteen languages, and each book in the Strangeworlds trilogy has been awarded a Kirkus star - one of the most coveted designations in the book industry,
marking books of exceptional merit.
L. D. Lapinski lives just outside Sherwood Forest with their family, a lot of books, and a cat called Hector. L. D. first wrote a book aged seven; it was made of lined paper and sellotape, and it was about a frog who owned an aeroplane. When L. D. grows up, they want to be a free-range guinea pig farmer.
L. D.'s literary agent is Claire Wilson at Rogers, Coleridge and White Literary Agency. For Film / TV, contact Emily Hayward Whitlock.
Twitter / Instagram / TikTok: @ldlapinski
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Oh my it's book three! In 1577 Mairi Odhar and her mother prepare to run from their home, Mairi takes her father's magaical hag stone. A man bangs on the door, he is an Artezan, he says he is there to help them - his name is Jackie Finevan. Today, Narvik, Norway. Elodie Crane and Laurie have escaped the island of Eilan Dìomhair and Jackie Finevan on a boat. But they know he won't be far behind them. They are in a shop to buy a map, The shopkeeper is suspicioous of them and calls a raven to follow them. Ed Crane wakes but he doesn't know where he is. He has no sea glass tuil. When he speaks out loud something speaks back - hundreds of people, dead people - are watching him! One, Mairi, gives him a hag stone, he can see them now. They are stuck between the worlds of the living and the dead. Elodie and Laurie have to steal to get money for a train but it is too late. They get on but the Droch Mancers are there too. They have to jump from the train to survive. They are picked up by Katrin - who for once seems to be a safe person to know - she too is an Artezan. She helps them on their way to the mountains to find the Last Spellbreaker in the Prism Peaks. She knows the Droch Mancers are still after them - the Droch Mancers think she is one of them - but she is willing to take risks to help the children. The deceased help Ed to reach Elodie's dreams. He is able to say where he is, He also looks onto the Droch Mancers dreams so can tell Elodie about them. Are the deeased strong enough to send Ed back to Elodie and Laurie? When tehy find the Spellbreaker can she call Ed? Can the Spellbreaker help undo Finevan's spell on their parents? But what awful thing does she want of them in return for her help? Absolutely stunning - love this series. Drags you into the story from the first page of book 1 to the last page of book 3. Thanks to NetGalley Uk and Hachette Childrens for the advanced copy.
March 15, 2026
Artezans: The Last Spellbreaker
Two years ago, I read the first book in this tremendous trilogy and I noted:
“We have barely scratched the surface when it comes to the history of the Artezans and most of what we are told here has been twisted through different strands of folklore. I’m looking forward to learning more about how the past is influencing the present in the subsequent books.”
It’s safe to say Lapinski has done a sterling job subsequently of knitting everything together as expertly as Nyx might.
I’m very conscious of book 2 spoilers when talking about this one; so, I’ll just say that Elodie and Ed spend much of this book apart and everything seems impossible. Their only hope is finding the last Spellbreaker, but powerful forces have it in their interests to stop them.
Also, Mr Biscuits goes on a quest & becomes the hero he was destined to be.
There’s loads of positive messaging. Particularly strong is the idea of being your authentic self and allowing others to do the same. If you don’t you might become bitter, twisted and alienated from reality. (No idea where LD got that idea from.)
I’m sad to finish, but I’ve really loved this series. I’ll post my previous reviews in stories for anyone who hasn’t started this journey yet.
Incredible cover art by Joe Todd Stanton.
Two years ago, I read the first book in this tremendous trilogy and I noted:
“We have barely scratched the surface when it comes to the history of the Artezans and most of what we are told here has been twisted through different strands of folklore. I’m looking forward to learning more about how the past is influencing the present in the subsequent books.”
It’s safe to say Lapinski has done a sterling job subsequently of knitting everything together as expertly as Nyx might.
I’m very conscious of book 2 spoilers when talking about this one; so, I’ll just say that Elodie and Ed spend much of this book apart and everything seems impossible. Their only hope is finding the last Spellbreaker, but powerful forces have it in their interests to stop them.
Also, Mr Biscuits goes on a quest & becomes the hero he was destined to be.
There’s loads of positive messaging. Particularly strong is the idea of being your authentic self and allowing others to do the same. If you don’t you might become bitter, twisted and alienated from reality. (No idea where LD got that idea from.)
I’m sad to finish, but I’ve really loved this series. I’ll post my previous reviews in stories for anyone who hasn’t started this journey yet.
Incredible cover art by Joe Todd Stanton.
January 27, 2026
Did I read this book pretty much in two sittings because I couldn’t put it down? Maybe. Okay yes, I did.
It hits the ground running and you’re immediately drawn into a high stakes adventure! After the events of the last book, our trio of characters have their challenges to face and a race against time to find the Last Spellbreaker. With foes on their heels, a journey to embark upon and the small matter of the fate of magic in their hands- they have a lot to navigate.
When each character has your heart like this, you feel so invested and can’t help but scream for delight and frustration for them all! It definitely felt like the final boss battle was looming in this and it was the cultivation of the past few books all heading to this finale. It was so gripping and I honestly had no trouble eating this book whole.
What a truly wonderful series it’s been, from a fantastic author who not only writes engaging stories so well, but in a way to delight and inspire in such an inclusive way. I really enjoyed!
Thank you to the author and publisher for this book on NetGalley in return for my honest thoughts and review.
It hits the ground running and you’re immediately drawn into a high stakes adventure! After the events of the last book, our trio of characters have their challenges to face and a race against time to find the Last Spellbreaker. With foes on their heels, a journey to embark upon and the small matter of the fate of magic in their hands- they have a lot to navigate.
When each character has your heart like this, you feel so invested and can’t help but scream for delight and frustration for them all! It definitely felt like the final boss battle was looming in this and it was the cultivation of the past few books all heading to this finale. It was so gripping and I honestly had no trouble eating this book whole.
What a truly wonderful series it’s been, from a fantastic author who not only writes engaging stories so well, but in a way to delight and inspire in such an inclusive way. I really enjoyed!
Thank you to the author and publisher for this book on NetGalley in return for my honest thoughts and review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The Last Spellbreaker sees Elodie, Ed and Laurie thrown in different directions as they come into their birthright as two of the three Artezan Masters. Ed's brush with death leaves him far away from his twin, who has issues of her own to deal with in the search for the Last Spellbreaker; a near-mythical Artezan who they believe holds the key to restoring their parents' memories and saving the Artezan world.
LD Lapinski has done it again, a fast-paced,beautifully written with realistic characters and fantastic representation. The Artezans trilogy deserves its place, along with the Strangeworlds series, among the best of middle-grade literature being written today.
LD Lapinski has done it again, a fast-paced,beautifully written with realistic characters and fantastic representation. The Artezans trilogy deserves its place, along with the Strangeworlds series, among the best of middle-grade literature being written today.
March 26, 2026
The perfect ending 🥹🥰
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