Reviewed by Jaglvr for TeensReadToo.com
Welcome to BARD KING. This is the second book in the POLIS series by Rowena Wright.
The seventh age, the age of the rulers, is winding down. The Acropolis Fund is holding their ball to determine who they will endorse for the next mayoral race. Daemon Skye refuses to let the age of the rulers end. He enjoys the perks that Ringgold rulers such as him have earned. When an unlikely candidate, Nicholas Bard, emerges as the Fund's choice, the action and tension in BARD KING picks up 100-fold.
The story centers on a small group of teens: Ericca Ludwig, Elle Nix, Matt Sennes, and Byron Peterson. Ericca is the odd one out. Part of the Ringgold community, she lives in much poorer conditions as compared to her friends. Her father's whereabouts are shrouded in mystery. Considered a military dissenter from the Tunnel Wars, Ericca has never met her dad, Branch Archer.
The group gets sucked into a battle to save the world as they know it. Daemon Skye controls an unknown group called the Terrors. The Terrors are to protect the Silver Umbrella. The Umbrella is what gives Daemon his power over the Sapling world. Unless the Silver Umbrella can be destroyed, chances are, Nicholas will not win the election.
After finishing BARD KING, I have to admit I wasn't sure if the story was to be a social commentary of our time, or simply an enjoyable science fiction/fantasy tale. The Ringgolds inhabit the human (Sapling) world, but also exist in another realm only accessible to them and distinguished Sapling leaders.
Ms. Wright creates an imaginative world with many layers. The Quinotaur Exchange is elaborately explained and vital to the action that comprises the second half of the story. The characters are well-developed and support each other in their trials to defeat Daemon Skye.
In light of today's economical insecurities, reading the BARD KING gave fresh insight into financial dealings throughout the world. If nothing else, BARD KING is educational! And you can find out how important a Q-computer and a simple library card can be!
Welcome to BARD KING. This is the second book in the POLIS series by Rowena Wright.
The seventh age, the age of the rulers, is winding down. The Acropolis Fund is holding their ball to determine who they will endorse for the next mayoral race. Daemon Skye refuses to let the age of the rulers end. He enjoys the perks that Ringgold rulers such as him have earned. When an unlikely candidate, Nicholas Bard, emerges as the Fund's choice, the action and tension in BARD KING picks up 100-fold.
The story centers on a small group of teens: Ericca Ludwig, Elle Nix, Matt Sennes, and Byron Peterson. Ericca is the odd one out. Part of the Ringgold community, she lives in much poorer conditions as compared to her friends. Her father's whereabouts are shrouded in mystery. Considered a military dissenter from the Tunnel Wars, Ericca has never met her dad, Branch Archer.
The group gets sucked into a battle to save the world as they know it. Daemon Skye controls an unknown group called the Terrors. The Terrors are to protect the Silver Umbrella. The Umbrella is what gives Daemon his power over the Sapling world. Unless the Silver Umbrella can be destroyed, chances are, Nicholas will not win the election.
After finishing BARD KING, I have to admit I wasn't sure if the story was to be a social commentary of our time, or simply an enjoyable science fiction/fantasy tale. The Ringgolds inhabit the human (Sapling) world, but also exist in another realm only accessible to them and distinguished Sapling leaders.
Ms. Wright creates an imaginative world with many layers. The Quinotaur Exchange is elaborately explained and vital to the action that comprises the second half of the story. The characters are well-developed and support each other in their trials to defeat Daemon Skye.
In light of today's economical insecurities, reading the BARD KING gave fresh insight into financial dealings throughout the world. If nothing else, BARD KING is educational! And you can find out how important a Q-computer and a simple library card can be!
