Angie SageFlyte: Septimus Heap, Book Two

I wasn't quite as enthralled with the second book as I was the first (some of the inventiveness and cuteness seemed lacking just a smidgen) but it was still a good story.I felt it continued the story and plot well, holding fairly true to the characters and flavor of the first book.I only have a few... not complaints... but rather things that weren't quite up to 5 stars:I'm still awaiting further explanation of the magical world (though as it's only book two, I'm not too concerned). I think it's all there, it's just not entirely explained and I think it would be very interesting to learn.A few times I feel Sage has her characters act too young for the rest of their actions. Yes, the cast mainly consists of people under the age of 20, so it makes sense that they would act "young," but sometimes it seems a little out of place (but, not often enough for it to be distracting overall).Finally, (and yes this is super picky!), a few character traits were a tad annoying: i.e. how unbelieving the Heaps are to one of their son's actions, or how it appears that telling someone what to do firmly is all it takes to be a leader. I'm pretty sure that those weren't the intentions Sage had in mind - I'm guessing that she was trying to show more the undying love of a parent, and that leadership comes with maturity not age, but I'm not sure that it came off quite as well as some of her other messages.I was very pleased by some of the new characters and the growth of some of the others. I give Sage credit for not manipulating a plot to get her where she needs to go. She seems to have things well set up and a good idea of where the overall story needs to lead. The book isn't very predictable (happily) in most cases, and I was very curious to see how the story unfolded and it kept my interest to the end. I'm anxious to read the third book, so that's always a good sign.:)It's another nice fantasy story and it doesn't feel like a rehash of many of the other ones. Worth the read!:)

Always great visuals and emotional drive. Beautifully written, keeps you reading time and time again.I'm off to book 3 now!

I am reading this series to my daughters aged 8 and 13. We enjoyed the first book - the girls more than me. But I find this book to be more engaging than the first. I like how the author doesn't spend too much time on exposition covering what happened in the last book but does include enough to get a reader caught up on the critical events that had occurred prior to the current plot.The characters are fun to read about and each one is unique.The writing style is certainly aimed for older children. It wouldn't rate it as high literature, but the language is accessible without being too dumbed down.I am amused by the use of proper nouns in the book. She will take certain words, respell them and capitalize them to indicate that they belong to the magical realm. Such as Magyk and Darke. Sometimes it feels a little silly and is difficult to convey when you are reading aloud. But it does add a certain amount of magical aura to the storytelling.Overall, this is a fun fast paced book for older children. I would recommend it.

Loved this enchanting book. Keep them coming!

This is a wonderful series. I’ve read it numerous times so finally bought my own copy instead of waiting on the library copies which are always out!Lots of magic, no swearing or sex. Start with book 1 “Magyk”

I discovered the Septimus Heap series last fall and I just devoured the series. It is a unique and beautifully written series about a colorful group of characters that you quickly fall in love with. The character development is absolutely wonderful, full of unpredictable twists and turns. This sequel focuses on the beginning of the apprenticeship of Septimus Heap, and his oldest brother Simon's jealous decision to become apprentice for the evil and ultra creepy villain, Dom Daniel. This book has lots of graphic descriptions of Dom Daniel's evil powers, and many frightening scenes of Simon's kidnapping of his adopted sister Jenna, so I would recommend parents' previewing this book before allowing their child to read it.

I enjoyed reading Flyte, the sequel to Magyk in the Septimus Heap series of books. It has a lot of fun elements, and the plot held my attention well. Yes, there are some things in it that will make you think of Harry Potter here and there, but Angie Sage manages to keep those things few, and her world is not one to be confused with the world of the Harry Potter books.In this book Septimus is coming into more acceptance with his family and finding his place in their lives and as Apprentice to the ExtraOrdinary Wizard. The plot moves quickly, and while there are a few moments of predictability, in general it kept me guessing. I look forward to reading the third installment soon.

“Flyte,” book two in the Septimus Heap Series, is a fasted paced read with action, humor, and a clever cast of characters. This book is terrifically entertaining. Fans of the first book will love the page-turning sequel to Septimus’s Story. When the evil brother Simon comes to the castle from the badlands, he does not intend to do good. He had learned new evils while he was gone. Septimus and his friend must find a way to stop Simon from doing his worst in the castle.

Loved the book and the series

This was a good book but not perfect. The action was all in the first half and not throughout the whole book

I really really really like the series. It's so interesting and breathtaking and I really like the characters. I can't wait to read the next one.

I loved this book and the set - the characters are great, especially Ullr. If you love stories about magic, dragons and adventures, then this is for you.

My kids loved it.