Lara is feeling alone. Her mother is missing and her father has retreated into his work. Then Lara discovers her mother's greatest secret. It leads to a land of mystery and adventures. The land of the gem masters, but the realm is also filled with dangerous creatures. Lara finds herself tasked with crossing this strange, new world in the hope of finding her mother and fixing her broken family. With the help of a little sprite named Hades and the wisdom of the gem masters, Lara hopes she is brave enough to succeed. Unfortunately, not all is as it seems. Magic can be wonderful and sometimes deadly.
A great book for young girls. Easy for them to read, not too complicated but also does not dumb the plot down. I would have given five stars but the book is part of a series so I am unsure what the rest will be like. I think the main character is a good role model and I like the idea behind it. My DD loves it, that is all the recommendation I need.
Read and enjoy. Great for all the strong young people out there who want to find their way. Excellent characters, clever creatures. Fantasy at it's best.