The Sorceress, by Michael Scott

The novel, The Sorceress by Michael Scott, is the third book in the series of The secrets of the immortal Nicholas Flamel. Our previous heroes, Sophie and Josh Newman, are chasing Dr. John Dee, an evil man plotting to destroy all worlds. They are accompanied by Nicholas Flamel, a powerful alchymest aiding them on their quest. Sophie has unlocked her full magical potential, however Josh has not been enlightened, until another elder, Mars of Ulaktor, awakened him. Normally in eternal debt, Josh back stabs Mars and returns to his sister. Their quest continues up until they meet King Gilgamesh, a powerful king, former king of ancient Egypt, and oldest immortal. As the first immortal, he was flawed in the immortality process, and it has gone insane. However, he manages the two twins the magic of water and returns to hiding. Dee, returns to Mars and resurrects the dead elder for a dirty proposition. What will become of the twins? What did Mars and Dee plan? Where is Perenelle and is she alive?

I really enjoyed this book along with the other two. This book was much more slow than the two others and I sometimes found it hard stay on the same scenario for several chapters. Although I was disappointed by the lay out, the story was great, regardless of how it was told. I think this book would be loved by people familiar with the series and adjusts on the different layouts of each book. This book was slow paced, so it gave me a lot of time to think things through. I recommend this book to those in the series and the mythology type. It is an amazing book part of a great series. Many wonders await me in the next book.

Reviewed by David, grade 9.
Central Library