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Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
The Wrath of Monsters is a work of fiction penned by author Dan Rice in the fantasy, urban adventure, and action genres, and is the third installment of The Allison Lee Chronicles. Allison and her friends face new challenges as they try to save their world. After escaping from the faeries, they return home only to find themselves embroiled in a government conspiracy where their friends are imprisoned and experimented on. Allison's attempt to rescue them leads to unintended consequences, including a faery raid and the potential for a devastating war between humans and magical creatures. As tensions escalate, they discover even greater threats lurking beyond the faeries, with the fate of humanity hanging in the balance.
Author Dan Rice crafts an exhilarating YA novel as we follow Allison and her friends' continuing journey into more trials and triumphs. The book delves into complex moral dilemmas, questioning whether they can protect the world without succumbing to the very darkness they fight against, and drawing interesting emotional parallels for the YA audience about right and wrong, and giving in to temptation. The plot is well balanced in weaving together action-packed sequences with moments of interpersonal character drama and introspection, exploring many relatable inner struggles with realistic speech and thoughts. The overarching theme of maintaining one's humanity in the face of adversity is a subtle, slow-building arc that intensifies as the plot takes more and more exciting and dangerous twists, making it both a gripping and thought-provoking read. Overall, The Wrath of Monsters is a compelling read that keeps you on the edge of your seat, and I’d highly recommend it for fans of YA fantasy everywhere.
