Return to Exile - Book Review

Title ~ Return to Exile
Series ~ The Hunter Chronicles #1
Author ~ E.J. Patten
Release Date ~ September 6, 2011
Age Group ~ Middle Grade
Publisher ~ Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing
Source ~ Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing

GOODREADS SUMMARY

ONE BOY. UNTOLD ENEMIES. A WHOLE WORLD TO SAVE. TIME IS RUNNING OUT.

Eleven years ago, a shattered band of ancient hunters captured an unimaginable evil and Phineas T. Pimiscule rescued his nephew, Sky, from the wreckage of that great battle. For eleven years, Sky Weathers has studied traps, puzzles, science, and the secret lore of the Hunters of Legend, believing it all a game. For eleven years, Sky and his family have hidden from dark enemies while, unbeknownst to Sky, his uncle Phineas sacrificed everything to protect them. For eleven years, Sky Weathers has known nothing of that day. But on the eve of Sky’s twelfth birthday and his family’s long-awaited return to Exile, everything changes. Phineas has disappeared, and Sky finds himself forced to confront the mysterious secrets he’s denied for so long: why did his family leave Exile on that day so long ago? What, exactly, has Phineas been preparing him for? And, the biggest mystery of all, who is Sky really and why does everyone want to kill him?!

REVIEW

Sky is an eleven-year-old boy with a remarkable life. The thing is, Sky has no idea that he survived an epic battle when he was a baby. He doesn’t know that the puzzles and traps that fascinate him are really preparing him for the future. Once Sky turns twelve, the story unfolds and he is shocked by what he discovers. I absolutely loved learning about Sky’s background and future right along with him.

Oh my gosh, MONSTERS! All different kinds. Monsters with horns, others with tentacles, monsters that can shape shift, and others with fingers that can claw through rock. They all have creepy names too. Names like Shadow Warg, Gnomen, and Whisper. What a wild imagination E.J. Patten has.

Action baby, this book has got it! What else would you expect with all these monsters? Sky takes up with some monster hunters and they all get busy fighting monsters. I really like that Sky’s skills and knowledge of science are showcased. These monster fights are some of the best ever.

Return to Exile starts The Hunter Chronicles series off with a bang. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for Sky next.

RATING

4 Liked

COVER COMMENTS

I like Sky running with the monster birds in pursuit. I wish the colors were more vibrant though. It looks a bit faded out.