I received this as an ARC for an honest review.
What I enjoy more than anything is that the story/action started nearly immediately for me. The story was fast paced and smooth for the most part. My favorite parts of the book are the additions of time travel, as I love Doctor Who, and Dragon/Drakón lore, a void that I haven't been able to fill till now. That being said, there are other fantastical creatures involved. It was interesting to see him be placed in a completely different realm than one he was trying to fix -after all Pemdas, especially his family, is in trouble due to a curse. It's interesting to see how he handles being on his own without the safety of his family, friends, and the Guardians, especially in regards to the of the darkest villains I've seen in this series. This villain seems to be a bit more evil due to how charismatic he is and how much of a connection to the curse that has befallen the palace.
Alysia & Alex's bond is wonderful given their powers. Then of course Alex and Kira are a wonderful compliment to each other. I cannot wait to see what Morgan has in store for our young heroes, especially Alex, Kira, and the kingdom.
The only disappointing thing about this book is how short it is, oh and the cliffhanger. Seriously why, must I have to wait on such a cliffhanger. I have more questions regarding the curse, how it could've been allowed, and what could reverse said cursed at the end of the book than I did in the beginning. I do hope they will be answered in future installment(s).
Also, I want to answer future questions of: "Do I need to read the Ancient Guardians to understand this?" It depends on you, if you want to know the characters Reese, Levi, Harrison and the others prior to this book then the answer is yes. If you want to start this first and go back, then you can do that too as this book focuses more on the children than Levi and the rest. This is Alex's story and Morgan does a wonderful job at making it his own.