Review: #716
Title: Clash of the Worlds
Series: House of Secrets - 3rd and final book
Author: Chris Columbus; Ned Vizzini; Chris Rylander
Read Before: no
Comments: The final novel in the House of Secrets series where the siblings Cordelia, Brendan and Eleanor return to the book world created by Kristoff and save the world once again. The thing that is most surprising, and evident, is that the writing, pacing and content is much better than the previous two novels. It’s exciting and interesting almost immediately. While the plot itself isn’t too original, and the antagonists return in the form of the Wind Witch and the Storm King, it feels like a classic adventure, travelling through the different book worlds in search for three powerful artifacts. It’s an improvement also in that the new characters that the siblings meet are likable and doesn’t feel like the authors are trying too hard to make them relevant or cool. While the plot stumbles during the climax as it is not as intricate as they had teased, and the ending was too mellow, Clash of the Worlds is an engaging and worthwhile read.
Rating: 7/10