2 The Wizard Heir

Seph has always known he was different, his foster mother told him of the weirs and wizards, but she couldn't tell him what he wanted to know the most, who his family is. Even since she died, Seph (short and cool for Joseph) has been jumping from school to school with strange events following him everywhere. He continues his search for someone to train him in his power, that he know little about and less to control. And then something bad happens, really bad.

More swearing than the last one, sadly. Seph's parents were never married. Magic is still the source of power for these books.

Honor, self-sacrifice, friendship, gentleness and love are still held in high esteem. Strangely enough, and I've never seen it anywhere else, these books acknowledge the power of Christianity, churches are places of sanctuary and power, and people of the church are respected. There is no mention of Jesus though.

A second, and just as good, book by Ms. Chima, very exciting! Another thing I like about these books is the relationships between the guys and girls (not like it's the focus). As far as I can gather it's been two years since the last book, and Jack and Ellen (18 now) are still pursuing one another, putting each other first and enjoying being together. They're not being stupid, but like friends who love each other. Refreshing.