The Crow- Third book in the Pellinor Series, by Alison Croggan

The first two books in this series written for young adults were told from the point of view of the heroine, Maerad. The Crow is a complete switch to a book about her brother, Hem. I was a bit disappointed at first, as I was itching to know how Maerad was faring, but you get attached to young Hem, and after a while, don't mind at all. Hem and Maerad are up against some evil characters, you know, all things dark and destructive types, and face the end of the world as they know it. Of course, they have the key to changing all that and saving the world- if they can only figure it out in time. The book is somewhat violent. Battles and such mostly are, and some bad kids- but they're kind of possessed. For the child reader who likes fantasy, I think they are a decent choice, and the main characters find strength in making selfless and kind decisions, as well as digging deep to be brave and true. Next book in the series? Not sure, but will get it on my request queue at the library soon!