 Loading...  | Deadly fates (Conjureverse) Author: Clayton, Dhonielle | |
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Summary:
After saving the world from the Ace of Anarchy, Ella, Brigit, and Jason return to the Arcanum Training Institute for their third year, only to face rising tensions between magical factions and a dangerous underworld search for the truth behind a missing Conjure architect.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (04/01/25)
School Library Journal (05/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 05/01/2025 Gr 4–6—Ella Durand heads back to the Arcanum Institute for her third year of Marveller training, and tensions are higher than ever. Marvellian society is still struggling to come to terms with Ella's revelation that the school's founders stole its design from her great-grandfather, a Conjuror, and many outright refuse to believe it. Suspicion against Conjurors has grown, leading to hateful legislation that tracks and restricts their movements. Still, Ella has much to look forward to as her 13th year commences and she anticipates the arrival of her Conjurer Companion, an animal familiar who will be able to communicate with her telepathically. Clayton masterfully immerses readers in the world with chapter-opening newspaper articles, letters, and reports, alongside glimpses into complex villain Gia Trivelino. Timely parallels to history both past and present will resonate with readers of all ages. Ella and her family are Black, but the students at the Arcanum belong to many different races, ethnicities, religions, and identities. VERDICT A first purchase for all middle school libraries. - Copyright 2025 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
