After fourteen years, New York Times bestselling fantasy master Terry Brooks has returned to the magic kingdom of Landover. The remarkable realm of dragons, demons, wizards, and wonders that wove an irresistible spell in five classic novels throws open its gates at long last for a brand-new adventure featuring a dazzling cast of characters and creatures. Ben Holiday, Chicago lawyer and mere mortal turned monarch of enchanted Landover, has grappled with scheming barons, fire-breathing beasts, diabolical conjurers, and extremely wicked witches. None of whom have prepared him for the most daunting of challengers–a teenage daughter. Sent by Ben and his beloved sylph bride, Willow, to an exclusive girls’ prep school, headstrong (and half-magical) Mistaya Holiday has found life in the natural world a less than perfect fit. And when her latest rebellious antics get her indefinitely suspended, she’s determined to resume her real education–learning sorcery from court wizard Questor Thews–whether her parents like it or not. But back home in Landover, Mistaya’s frustrated father is just as determined that the precocious princess learn some responsibility, and he declares her grounded until she successfully refurbishes the long-forsaken royal library. Mortified by the prospect of salvaging a king’s ransom in moldy books–and horrified by word that repulsive local nobleman Lord Laphroig seeks to marry her–Mistaya decides that the only way to run her own life is to run away from home. So begins an eventful odyssey peppered with a formidable dragon, recalcitrant gnomes, an inscrutable magic cat, a handsome librarian, a sinister sorcerer, and more than a few narrow escapes as fate draws Landover’s intrepid princess to the last place she expected to go, and into the thick of a mystery that will put her mettle to the test–and might bring the kingdom to its knees.
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"Chris - Good book. While it focused more on the Princess then Ben, it was still a good focusing on her adventures. (And the normal cast of characters certainly have a role, she is just the primary.)"
— Christian (4 out of 5 stars)
" Pretty good, It had been many years since I read the other Landover books, so it was fun to get re-acquainted. "
— Pam, 2/13/2014" One of the better Landover books. Thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to more Lanover novels, now that my interest is piqued once again. "
— Jackie, 2/10/2014" Good light read. The plot was a bit cheesy and the characters lacked deep thought but it was good for reading a chapter a night. I wouldn't read it again. "
— Lauren, 2/5/2014" fun to read,I always liked this series. "
— Rita, 1/13/2014" I did not really like this one as much as the others. Also, the end left something to be desired. "
— Carol, 1/4/2014" Not a whole lot of depth to this story. It's fairly predictable and the girl is an annoying 15 year old who always gets her way. Still an enjoyable read, but I was expecting more from Terry Brooks. "
— Erica, 12/23/2013" I love Terry Brooks but this book was awful. I would so highly recommend all of his other books, especially the Shannara series...plus so many of his other trilogies. He writes wonderful fantasy books about elves, fairies, demons and such. Don't read this book though. Waste of time. "
— Liz, 7/3/2013" Fun book. Perfect for a long weekend holiday. "
— Lisa, 3/12/2013" Good ol' Terry Brooks. Never a disappointment. :) "
— Bookish♥Sarah, 10/19/2011" The first Landover novel in over a decade! Total coolness! "
— Scott, 7/9/2011" I didn't finish this. Big letdown from the rest of the series "
— Graham, 6/2/2011" I did not really like this one as much as the others. Also, the end left something to be desired. "
— Carol, 5/11/2011" this one was good, if a little slow starting. I found it hard to get into. It took some doing before it finally got going. "
— Rebecca, 4/10/2011" An interesting introduction and conclusion. Maybe a story built around this theme would add more spice to the story. "
— Mary, 3/21/2011" Ok, a kind of coming of agestory for mistaya. "
— Andy, 2/28/2011" Not as adventurous as the others in the series. But not a bad read either. "
— Karen, 1/19/2011" Good light read. The plot was a bit cheesy and the characters lacked deep thought but it was good for reading a chapter a night. I wouldn't read it again. "
— Lauren, 11/14/2010" Almost missed this book on the shelf. And I like Landover books lot. Glad to be back. Now i hope the next one is out in less than a decade! "
— John, 11/8/2010Terry Brooks has thrilled readers for decades with his powers of imagination and storytelling. He is the author of more than thirty books, most of which have been New York Times bestsellers. He is a recipient of the 2017 World Fantasy Association’s Life Achievement Award. His novels Running with the Demon and A Knight of the Word were chosen by the Rocky Mountain News as two of the best fantasy novels of the twentieth century.
Jeremy Arthur is an audiobook narrator. His readings include Power Foods for the Brain by Dr. Neal Barnard, Thoughtful by S. C. Stephens, Strange Fates by Marlene Perez, and Spring Chicken by Bill Gifford, among others.