The third book in the Seven Stars Trilogy, THE GREY
STAR is
filled with action, betrayal, and a cosmic battle that could
destroy not only the human world but all worlds. Everything
Jack Lawson believed he was fighting for is shattered as he
learns the true secret of the Risa Star. The Battle between
the Cult of Dionysus and the Apollonians was only the tip.
As the lines between good and evil blur, Jack and all his
friends must choose a side as the fate of the world really
does lie in their hands.
THE GREY STAR by James Bartholomeusz travels to fantastical
worlds peopled with both magical and non-magical races that
all share an amazing ability to look past the surface to
find a universal connection: hope. This is the third book in
the trilogy and it's the only one I've read. For new
readers, I highly recommend reading the first two books in
the series, The Black Rose and The White Fox. I did pick up
the storyline but it was a little difficult at times to keep
the characters straight simply because I didn't see the
building of characters and relationships in the first two.
Reading these stories in order, will be an advantage for
younger readers (as well as older ones). Once I established
the intricate relationships in the political world and the
more personal relationships between friends and mentors, I
enjoyed this story.
Told through multiple points of view, THE GREY STAR shows
the story from all angles which allows the reader to look at
this complex system of worlds in new and exciting ways. All
the characters struggle to do what they believe is right but
they are certainly not perfect. Their flawed nature is well
handled, making the character empathetic and intriguing. All
the main characters are rounded and unique and with a large
cast of characters, that was very helpful in keeping them
all separate in my mind.
James Bartholomeusz writes with clear, evocative prose that
pulls the reader into the story. His descriptions of the
magic, settings and characters paint a vivid picture in the
reader's mind without great, long descriptions that weigh
the story down. His prose is fast and sharp, and the story
reads quickly. THE GREY STAR is an excellent fantasy with
unique characters who struggle not only to save the world
but with the everyday choices of life. Filled with
adventure, love, hope, and some really cool magic, I
recommend THE GREY STAR by James Bartholomeusz for intrepid
fantasy readers ten and up.
The Cult is thwarted and Nexus is destroyed, but the
Apollonians must find the remaining Shards of the Risa Star.
Jack Lawson and the others face unexpected challenges: a
desert fortress more inhabited than it first appeared, a
once prosperous city-state slipping into totalitarianism,
and old enemies rising from the shadows to leave their fatal
marks.
Meanwhile, something stirs on the edge of sight. The pieces
move into place, the trap is laid, and Jack must confront a
truth that will tear the world apart.
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