I didn't realize it was part of a series. Having not read the first, I was a little lost.

I appreciate the opportunity to review. Sorry for the long delay in feedback. I'm working on clearing out my Netgalley backlog. Trying to find the joy in reading again by going through the hundreds of abandoned books here.

In a dark land by christina soontornov.
Izzy is at camp with her sister. She isn't enjoying it. She longs for faerie. The magical world. She soon joins her friends in faerie. An absolutely fantastic read with great characters. A must read. 5*.

This is the 2nd book in the series-and I didn't read the first one. I found that I needed a bit more background to completely understand what was happening-so I would suggest reading them in order or prepare to be a mite confused.

Overall it is a nice story with a lots of twists, and some morals are thrown in as well-well life lessons. This was a fun quick read that I found entertaining and enjoyable and could see it as being read to many children.

When you’re 12 yrs old, all you really want is to be with your new best friends, especially when they are the only friends you’ve ever had. These friends know who you really truly are and you can be yourself when you are with them. If it happens that you learn you are half Faerie-half human, in other words a Changling, something as crazy as you always hoped/feared and they are, too, well, so much the better. The problem is your parents sent you to camp and you don’t know how to get back to your friends. If only they could find you. The tale is a good one and readers will be glued to the page as the Changlings continue their adventures.

If you'd care to hear more of how amazing the first novel is, head back to my previous post. Today, we are going to continue the raving with this succinct conclusion to Izzy's wonderful tale. And boy, oh boy, does it have a completely different feeling.

A whole summer has flown by and Izzy still isn't back where she is supposed to be. Or so she feels. This is not the high adrenaline adventure story as the first novel. This is dealing with all the lessons that were discovered in the first novel. The fun spirit of all the characters are all still there but hiding behind the struggles of growing up and finding where you fit in the world.

The darkness and doubt are all just a part of growing up, and this novel handles it beautifully. This is what a middle grade coming of age novel is all about. I thoroughly enjoyed the story even if it wasn't the page turning adventure we got last time. In a Dark Land really proved to me that this is an author who can grow along with her characters. I look forward to future works.

This is the second book and I recommend reading the first one. Not only is it a good book, it will be easier to follow along and appreciate the second book.

Many will relate to at least one of the characters in the book. We've all had moments when we are worried about how we look and whether we fit in. It gave me the feeling that no matter what, we are never alone.

I received this advanced copy from NetGalley for my honest review.

Izzy finally gets her wish to return to Faerie, but things just aren't the way she imagined. Her sister, Hen, isn't with her. The beastly Unglers are still on the loose and hunting for Changelings like Izzy and her friends. The others live in the castle that once belonged to Queen Morvanna, but Peter (aka the Pied Piper), doesn't want them running about town. If the queen is truly dead and defeated, what is it that he fears? It turns out that there is a real threat, and it may be one that even Good Peter cannot help them overcome.

Full of magical creatures, spells, enchanted abilities, and even fireworks and a hot air balloon, this adventure has as much going on as anyone could wish. Trying to decipher prophetic rhymes and also search for answers about Izzy's birth parents, the friends journey out of the city of Ahvalon and toward the Demon's Dome. If their luck holds, they can find what the villain is searching for and keep both Earth and Faerie safe.

Besides all the wonders of Faerie and the various creatures, there are also themes of belonging, identity, the consequences of past mistakes, and the dangers of letting bitterness taint your view of the world. Izzy isn't the only one trying to figure out who she is and where she belongs; her friends do their own coming of age as they face this danger together.

Perfect for fantasy readers who enjoy humor mixed in with the action and peril of facing off against evil foes.

In this sequel to The Changelings, Izzy finds herself back on Earth but missing Faerie, where she discovered she was a Changeling, a fairy child sent to live among humans. When she's given the chance to return to Faerie, Izzy is overjoyed, but her joy is quickly tempered by a new challenge that Faerie must face. Izzy and her friends must find a way to save Faerie one more time. Highly recommended for middle-grade fantasy enthusiasts and fans of the first book in the duology.

A big thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for the ARC for my honest review. Since the book is not out yet-I will be vague and give no spoilers.

This is the 2nd book in the series-and I didn't read the first one. I found that I needed a bit more background to completely understand what was happening-so I would suggest reading them in order or prepare to be a mite confused.

Overall it is a nice story with a lots of twists, and some morals are thrown in as well-well life lessons. This was a fun quick read that I found entertaining and enjoyable and could see it as being read to many children.