I especially liked the new "people" it introduced -- ugly little Pega who looked more like a frog than a human; the Bugaboo and his Nemesis; Brutus the cowardly slave; and the half-elf, ???? (not telling!)
It was good to see Jack grow up a little--learn to trust his own judgement; stand up for what is right. To deal with envy and come out (somewhat) the better for it. To grow a little character.
Most amusing of all, the author had a chance to teach a little moral lesson...and totally skipped it! The "obvious" answer was not the explanation, at all. I loved it!
She's branched out into all sorts of mythology here. It feels well-researched but never heavy. Lovely, light reading.
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