The only reason this book took me so long to read is because I was too busy playing Soul Calibur IV. Unlike the previous story, the Shadow Plague was interesting right from the beginning. The conflicts and battles just keep getting better and better! I think my favorite part of the book was the fact that the creatures of Fablehaven banded together to combat the Shadow Plague. I really do hope that we see more Dragons and...ah, I can't find the name of the creature but the golden owls with human heads. They seem most intrguing. ( )

Fablehaven is under a mysterious threat. Some of the magical creatures are turning dark. None of the humans can figure out what is causing this plague, much less how to stop it. It looks like one of their most trusted allies has betrayed them.

I liked this one a lot. Kendra and Seth both got to try some really challenging things. I was glad to see that Seth found his own strength in this one, and has started learning to listen to advice.

Some wonderful fantastic creatures in here, but my favorite was the demon. I hope we meet him again.

If you haven't read the first two, don't start here - you will be completely lost. ( )

These books continue to improve as the series progresses. Mull's writing is compelling, and his storylines a good blend of lore and original themes. Usually by a third book, I begin feeling a certain formulaic quality to a series, particularly in juvenile fiction, but it's not gotten to the eyeroll stage yet; here's hoping it doesn't! ( )

Following with the tempo of the other two installments, the third book was filled with an adventurous foolhardiness, some wretchedly terrifying creatures, and even some heartening moments. I simply can't love this series enough with its fabulous characterizations and engaging plot lines. ( )

YA, fantasy, ( )