Title: Farworld: Water Keep
Author: J. Scott Savage
Publisher: Shadow Mountain
Published: September 1, 208
ISBN: 159038962X
Pages: 419 - Hard Cover
Blurb
Other people may see thirteen-year-old Marcus Kanenas as an outcast and a nobody, but he sees himself as a survivor and a dreamer. In fact, his favorite dream is of a world far away, a world where magic is as common as air, where animals tell jokes, and where trees beg people to pick their fruit. He even has a name for this place-Farworld. When Marcus magically travels to Farworld, he meets Kyja, a girl without magic in a world where spells, charms, and potions are everywhere, and Master Therapass, a master wizard who has kept a secret hidden for thirteen years, a secret that could change the fate of two worlds. But the Dark Circle has learned of Master Therapass's secret and their evil influence and power are growing. Farworld's only hope is for Marcus and Kyja to find the mythical Elements-water, land, air, and fire-and convince them to open a drift between the worlds. As Kyja and Marcus travel to Water Keep, they must face the worst the evil Dark Circle can throw at them-Summoners, who can command the living and the dead; Unmakers, invisible creatures that can destroy both body and soul; and dark mages known as Thrathkin S'Bae. Along the way, Marcus and Kyja will discover the truth about their own heritage, strength of their friendship, and the depths of their unique powers.
Review
Just finished reading this and I enjoyed this book immensely. A gripping story with underdogs, magic, fantasy, and evil creatures from unkown origins. There were a few inconsistencies throughout the book, but the were minor enough it wasn't impactful to the story line. And the characters! Savage has created well'roundd characters. He understands exactly how they talk and act, it just pulls you into the story even more.
4 out of 5 stars.
