Author: Vincent Miceli
Paperback ISBN: 979-89863248-0-7
eBook ISBN: 9798986324814
Publishing: M4 Publishing
Genre: Young Adult, Action Adventure
Availability: Paperback, eBook
Language : English
Paperback : 306 pages
Item Weight : 15.8 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 0.68 x 9 inches
Review
What happens when a group of special children led by two genius sisters, goes head-to-head against the ultimate evil to save the world? Vincent Miceli answers that question with the high-paced adventure, The Last Triceracorn.
The story begins when fourteen-year-old Matea and the eleven-year-old Luciana are found hanging upside down in a cave somewhere in Southeast Asia. They have been kidnapped by their fiercest enemy, Gauro. The girls manage to escape using the greatest weapon in their arsenal, their minds.
During the escape, they find their best friend, a magical bear from another planet, and a supporting cast of twelve children, some of whom hold special abilities that will come in handy as they race to find the mythical Triceracorn, a creature that will give Earth, and any other planet it inhabits, positive balance.
The group of kids soon escape and it’s a race against time on multiple continents to stop Gauro and his evil army to find the Triceracornbefore Guaro does.
The book starts and maintains its high-paced tale with a group of young heroes who are never given a break as they battle the main villain. The children and Zucco are likable and seem to be a focal point of the story. But the main duo, Matea, and Luciana is the highlight of The Last Triceracorn.
Their personalities, skills, and wit take center stage, their various ingenious inventions often bailing them and their allies out of trouble at the last moment. However, their talents don’t make the duo or their fire-forged friend group invincible, keeping the story fresh and interesting.
The children do suffer tragedy and loss often find themselves in harrowing situations that force them to make difficult decisions.
The setting of the novel is another highlight. Each location had its own unique dangers and each new arena bought new challenges for the group to solve, with a special mention to the final location in the novel.
The Last Triceracorn holds some mystery, perhaps to a fault as there are many details left out, for example…where did Matea and Luciana get their powers? Why did Gauro kidnap the twelve children? How did the other children gain their abilities?
I’m certain Book One will leave those questions for the next novel, as this one is the first book of the series. And a welcome follow-up I’m sure as I enjoyed the first installment of this series.
The Last Triceracorn is a worthwhile read for both those who love action, adventure, and friendship and earns a recommendation from me. ★★★★ ½ – Elijah B. (Explore Authors Magazine)