Edward Pollock lives at Oldstone Manor, a boarding school for boys. Every day is predictable...until Edward finds an odd book in the library and strange things start happening to him. He discovers that he has been chosen to protect the Other Book, a magical object which has enough power to cause horrible destruction in the wrong hands. But then a new substitute teacher takes a peculiar interest in Edward and he must fight for his life -- and for other things that he isn't sure he even understands.
This was an interesting concept, although I had difficulty getting into this book at first. It's definitely not a light-and-fluffy read; it actually has a similar feel to some of the old medieval romances (e.g., stories about King Arthur's court and other books written in that time period). The plot felt a little bit haphazard to me and didn't have a fully satisfying ending, but it was a decent read if you prefer serious books. I would recommend this to fantasy fans who would prefer something set in the real world that is a little darker or less fluffy.
- If this book sounds interesting, consider these: The Abhorson Trilogy, Storm Thief, Erec Rex: The Dragon Eye, or Swoon
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