The second installment of the Children of the Lamp series, we meet the young djinn twins, John and Philippa, who live in New York. Philippa enters a djinn tournament, but is framed for cheating. When John and Philippa go to rescue a stolen grimoire of infinite importance, they discover it’s a trap, and Philippa is kidnapped. Philippa needs to survive the trials of her captors without the emotional support of her brother. John needs to overcome obstacles to save her… without his sister’s intelligence. The adventure roams from New York, to Istanbul, to Iraq, to French Guiana… and the excitement and danger never lets up.

The characters are intelligent; the story is humorous, but it’s the world-building that really stands out. The djinn have their own culture--- whether it’s how they cope with living in cold climates, or their gaming tournaments, or how they’ve built entire worlds underground, PB Kerr’s creativity and imagination shine through. It’s a stand-alone book, but best enjoyed after reading The Akhenaten Adventure. A fast read, it’s also good for a reluctant reader in search of a good chapter book with plenty of adventure.

The third installment in the Warriors series, Fireheart's suspicions about Tigerclaw's loyalty to the clan--- and his ominous intentions towards himself--- continue to grow, but his concerns fall upon the clan leader's deaf ears. In the meantime, his best friend continues to pursue his affair with a member of an enemy clan--- with tragic results.

The second installment left us poised for action and plot progress, which is satisfyingly delivered in this volume. The story is very dramatic as the cats must overcome natural disasters and internal conflict; present tragedy mirrors past difficulty; and yet another clan owes Fireheart a debt. The action flows quickly in this book. A fun read for anyone who doesn't mind anthropomorphic fantasy, but start at the beginning.