The Unwanteds Quests #7: Dragon Fury by Lisa McMann

My name is Florence, and Thisbe has finally finished explaining her support of the Revinir. We were all convinced she had sided with the Revinir, but Fifer confirms it was all part of her plan. I still think Thisbe is hiding something, since I can't understand how her Obliterate spell missed the Revinir. She never misses a spell she's perfected, so I'm not sure that I fully trust her. We're sure the Revinir is planning an all-out attack on our crumbling castle, but we'll hopefully be able to spring a surprise attack. However, the fact remains that none of our spells or weapons have been able to kill her, so how can we end her reign of terror? The answer might be found in the message saying "water" that Thisbe received from her sister.

You should read the whole series to understand the dynamics of all the characters, and there are a lot of characters. This book brings the whole series to a satisfying conclusion, as it even touches on the characters' lives many years after the final battle. The very last chapter addresses characters you might have forgotten. The story builds the suspense for a climactic confrontation with the Revinir's dragon army. In a way, it was anticlimactic, as the twins and Florence had created a detailed plan of attack. They seemed to have considered everything and didn't encounter any significant hiccups. I was expecting a more back-and-forth battle. The characters highlight the book's appeal. The twins are becoming effective leaders, but everything depends on teamwork. If you've read the previous books, you know the team consists of humans, dragons, statues, animals and other creatures. They all have their own personalities, but it's nice to see them uniting for a common cause. The author addresses an often-ignored issue with evil characters in that they're not always entirely evil. Thisbe struggles with knowing the Revinir was once a fragile young girl, so how much punishment is warranted? Overall, you'll definitely enjoy this book if you've liked the others, so give it a shot.