Ameca J and her sister, Fraya, are on a mission to find a
magical artifact that will bring their father back to life
after he fell in battle against the evil Scelestus. They
return to their home in England with three magical
companions from the world of Mythrania only to learn that
their mother has been abducted, and there is a nationwide
manhunt for the missing family. Can Ameca and Fraya save
their mother, father and the world before it is too late?
AMECA J AND THE REVENGE OF REX-ULTAR by Paul Xavier Jones
is filled with action, adventure, and magic. The
descriptive battle sequences and grisly imagery is perfect
for those readers who love the fantasy genre because of the
over-the-top actions of the heroes. I love how the author
Paul Xavier Jones doesn't write down to his reader but
instead slips in a complex vocabulary through evocative and
specific action descriptions. It's a very visual story and
I had a lot of fun reading it aloud to my daughter,
although I doubt she appreciated my voice acting.
This is the second book in the Ameca J Series and I
highly
recommend reading the first before diving into this one.
There are multiple viewpoints throughout the story as it
shifts from this world to the world of Mythrania. It's a
complex story with many story threads combining to create a
cohesive picture. The beginning, for the uninitiated, can
be weighty and confusing. I had not read the first and
found myself re-reading multiple passages to get a clear
sense of what was happening and trying to figure how
everyone was connected. Because of this complexity, those
under ten might have trouble fully grasping the entire
story without some guidance.
Ameca and Fraya's characters work well in their opposition
to each other. Ameca's voice is abrupt, emotional, and
direct. I really liked her bravado and her spunk. As the
younger sister, Fraya is quieter, calmer, a bit timid, and
observant. I love how each sister progresses through the
story by trying to see the other's point of view. As anyone
with a sister can tell you, it's not always easy to be
understanding and the relationship between Fraya and Ameca
is well portrayed. They act like sisters who can be
annoying and drive you crazy but beneath it all is an
unshakable love.
AMECA J AND THE REVENGE OF REX-ULTAR is a fun read for
fantasy fans who want a kick of righteous girl-power. There
are flesh-eating zombies, magic powers, ancient artifacts,
Arthurian myths, and a battle between good and evil. More
importantly, it's a story about family and the unlimited
love family can express even when they're driving you
crazy.
THE REVENGE OF REX-ULTAR... In Book I of the Ameca J
Chronicles, Ameca aka The Flame, Fraya aka The Flower, and
Paul aka The One are the heirs of Menindus, each with
fabulous, magical powers. Previously thought to be normal
people from Earth, the father and daughters had been
magically transported to the land of Mythrania where they
successfully battled the Scelestus, the evil entity bent
on domination of the entire universe, or was it
successful?
In Book II, Paul is dead, murdered while rescuing Fraya
from the clutches of the malignant Scelestus. Torn with
grief, both Ameca and Fraya jump at the chance to bring
their father back to life. Seeking the guidance of
Menindus, the ancient Magi tells the girls they must leave
Mythrania and return to their own world, taking three
companions with them on a quest to recover a powerful
magical artefact that has the ability to return the dead
to life or make the living immortal. But all is not as
they left it on their world. Their mother has been
abducted, and so have they, according to the newspapers.
The girls must contend with the police, who are trying to
rescue them, Lord Bellatrix, the High Priest of the
Scelestus, who is implementing a plan to enslave humanity;
and the immortal Rex-Ultar, who has been waiting for them
ever since Menindus killed his father, centuries ago.
While they are occupied on their quest, the agents of the
Scelestus continue their work to dominate the Kingdoms of
Mythrania by infecting the population with a disease that
turns them into almost indestructible, flesh-eating
monsters. Can Ameca, Fraya and their companions recover
the artefact and stop Bellatrix, rescue their mother and
return to Mythrania to restore their father to life before
the Kingdoms are overrun and the Scelestus returns
triumphant?
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