Return to the Isle of the Lost-A Descendants Novel, Book 2
Book Title: Return to the Isle of the Lost-A Descendants Novel, Book 2
Book Description: Mal's an expert at intimidating her enemies, but she’s broken the habit since leaving her villainous roots behind. So when she and her friends Evie, Carlos, and Jay all receive threatening messages demanding they return home, Mal can’t believe it. Sure, she’s King Ben’s girlfriend now, and she’s usually nice to her classmates, but she still didn’t think anyone would be silly enough to try to push her around. The thing is, it kind of worked. Especially since she and her friends have a sneaking suspicion that their villainous parents are behind the messages. And when Evie looks into her Magic Mirror, what she sees only confirms their fears. Maleficent’s just a tiny lizard after her run-in with Mal at Ben’s Coronation, but she’s the worst villain in the land for a reason. Could she have found a way to escape? Whatever’s going on, Mal, Evie, Carlos, and Jay know they have to sneak back to the Isle and get to the bottom of it. Without its infamous leader, the island’s even worse than when they left it, but the comforts of home―even a home as gloomy as the Isle of the Lost―can be hard to resist for recently reformed villains. Will the kids be able to beat the evil bubbling at the Isle’s wicked core, or will the plot to destroy Auradon succeed?
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ISBN: 978-1368021364
Number Of Pages: 336
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Book has a short recap if it's been awhile since you read the first Descendents book...fun read!
I am a sucker for the Descendants stories so I knew I was probably going to like the book Return to the Isle of the Lost by Melissa De la Cruz. The book is a captivating and exciting sequel to the hit novel The Isle of the Lost. This young adult fantasy novel is appropriate for children 10-15. The story follows the four teenage children (whose parents are famous villains) – Mal, Evie, Jay, and Carlos – as they return to the island for their senior year at Auradon Prep. Each of these kids must carve out their own place, away from the heavy shadows of their infamous parents. Along the way, they try to balance their chaotic home lives and conflicted loyalties. The book is a fun coming-of-age story that focuses on navigating complicated relationships with friends and family. The story also brings suspense, drama, action, and adventure. The characters are relatable —they are lovable yet flawed. I love how De la Cruz does a great job building up the characters and creating a whimsical world. I highly recommend this book to young readers 10+. It is a fun and inspiring story that will keep readers engaged and wanting more.
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