Paper Dragons: The Rise of the Sand Spirits
A captivating sequel that continues the enchanting journey of Zhi Ging in the magical underwater school Hok Woh. Zhi Ging embarks on a perilous mission to rescue her friends and the people of the villages of all six provinces in the realm from a mysterious attack.
McDermott’s vivid descriptions and imaginative world-building will ensure readers become completely immersed in the depths of this adventure story. Be that from the age-shifting immortals to the lightning breathing dragons, or the communicative jellyfish. Despite the magic, evil lurks in the corners and once it begins to seep out the plot moves quickly, filled with twists and turns as Zhi Ging faces dangerous sand spirits and power-hungry enemies.
Zhi Ging’s journey is not just a physical one but also a journey of growth and self-discovery. Training as a Silhouette, she is required to attend lessons and face challenges. Some of the lessons are on perception and memory recall, perseverance and calligraphy. A lot of wisdom is departed at these moments, as Zhi Ging and her friends gain new perspectives and philosophical insights such as, true perseverance is the ability to adapt, words have power, and that compassion should never be conditional.
From the lyrical writing style to the intricately detailed world-building and the suspense of Zhi Ging’s mission that mounts throughout the narrative, this book will not disappoint. A must-read for fantasy enthusiasts and adventure or quest story lovers. This reviewer is eagerly awaiting the third book in the Paper Dragons series.
