I will say that this book could use some mild content warnings, though. The dynamics between characters is preestablished as the book starts but as more and more is revealed about everyone’s varied past, the dynamics begin to make more sense and certain relationships become stronger as past traumas come to light and are fully understood. And along with revealing the world as the plot develops, backstories are also revealed slowly and never all at once. The reader slowly learns about the world and the history as they travel with the party throughout Aloseria. The use of the varying perspectives also helps the world building feel organic and nothing feels like an info dump on the reader. And the perspectives of the book aren’t limited to the teenagers, which helps balance out some of the more dramatic teenage outbursts with level headed adult curiosity or intrigue. Although Derek has most of the perspective of the book, the book follows quite a few perspectives, breaking up tension or building tension in interesting ways by breaking away from certain plot threads to follow a different character for a chapter or two. Right? Right.Īmulet of Wishes predominately follows the story of Derek Draco as he embarks on a quest to find an amulet of legend, accompanied by two of his friends, Jared and Arabelle.

I am worried and I have feelings and I have questions! I HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS!Īnyway. The epilogue of this book has me so on edge and worried that I need to know what happens next. However, Derek is unaware of the true power of the amulet and using it to fulfil his seemingly innocent wish could have disastrous consequences.īefore I really start in on this review, I have to say that I cannot wait for the next book in the series. Seeing an opportunity to right the wrongs of his past, Derek sets out on a journey to find the rest of the amulet, along with his friends, Jared and Arabelle. Haunted by the memories of his past, Derek comes across a piece of a mythical amulet, said to hold the power to grant wishes once all three pieces are brought together.

They are the keepers of the peace and they have a unique ability-they can turn into dragons.ĭerek Draco is one of them. The Guardians are the protectors of Aloseria.

Amulet of Wishes by Rita A. Rubin