Book 2 of The Keepers series presents an engaging and complex story.

Princess Nell of Eldearth has successfully completed the quest to become the next apprentice to the Imperial Wizard. However, being a girl, she faces the challenge of convincing her father of her worthiness. Just as this is about to occur, King Einar discovers he has a long-hidden son, Nell's twin, which completely alters the situation.

The boy vanishes, and the evil Lord Graieconn's forces launch an attack on the king's army. Nell steps forward to rescue the situation. Along her journey, she encounters imps, flying humanoids, and common folk who have been marginalized, ignored, or banished from the seemingly perfect Eldearth. Through these encounters, she begins to understand some of the reasons behind Lord Graieconn's following.

The author expresses fatigue with the numerous wrongs in the perfect world of Eldearth society, which seem to occur rapidly. Nevertheless, after getting past this initial annoyance, the adventures are enjoyable. The author also believes that Nell is correct in advocating for change in Eldearth society, something she has promised to attempt. While the problems might have been better spread out over more books with some solutions presented along the way, this is a JF series where things happen quickly.

The author concludes by expressing interest in reading the next and final book of the series.

The kids, who are 6 years old and 8 years old respectively, have been listening to this series while in the car.

All three of us are in complete agreement that Nell is really amazing and JFK, the author, is truly a wizard.

In addition to taking the kids and me on a wonderful adventure, this series has also inspired the kids to assess long-established traditions that are challenged within the series.

Elements such as gender inequality, socio-inequality, racial and ethnic biases/prejudices, and cultural ignorance are all interwoven throughout the story, with the main characters either questioning or defending the status quo.

Featuring a strong female character, this series has appeal for both boys and girls. I would highly recommend it to anyone who has kids and whose kids have a love for dragons, fairies, spells, and all things magical.

It not only provides entertainment but also offers valuable opportunities for children to think about important social issues in a fun and engaging way.

This series has truly become a favorite in our family, and I'm sure it will be the same for many others.