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Synopsis
After concluding their first year at Lorian Heights, Corin and his friends catch a train from their native Valia to the distant country of Caelford. For most, this would be a simple vacation. Corin has other plans.-Meet Anabelle Farren, the eccentric owner of Farren Labs, and learn about artificial attunements.-Seek out Warren Constantine, a previous Arbiter, for training and a potential alliance.-Find the visage Ferras herself to seek a cure for Sera's condition.Of course, Corin is Corin, and there's absolutely no chance he's going to be able to stick to a list....And even if Corin miraculously developed a sense of focus, he isn't the only one with plans.The Blackstone Bandit.Everyone's favorite mysterious book entity.The aforementioned Farren.A vacationing professor.The mirror of a figure from Keras' past.When their plots intersect, Corin and his friends are, predictably, stuck at the center.It's going to be a long vacation.
Is The Torch that Ignites the Stars appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This fantasy adventure features magical training, puzzle-solving, and moderate action sequences as students investigate mysteries during their vacation. Combat is present but not graphic, with focus on magical systems and character relationships.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language.
Who'll love this
Teens will love following Corin and his friends as they explore a new country, uncover mysteries, and develop their magical abilities while dealing with plots from multiple mysterious figures.