Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods
Shortly after completing the Prophecy of Bane, Gregor receives a scroll from Vikus informing him that a plague is destroying the Underland. Ripred (and a host of scary rats) convince Gregor (and Boots) to return to the Underland for one last meeting. This time, however, his mom insists on coming along. This proves to be a near fatal mistake, as Gregor’s mom contracts the plague. Gregor embarks on a journey to find the cure, accompanied by three rats (Ripred, Lapblood and Mange), Temp the cockroach, Nike the bat princess and, of course, his two-year-old sister Boots.
Like the first two books in the series, this story packs plenty of action, fully realized characters and a strong emotional impact. Collins is a master of making even the strangest characters believable. This is a great series for young and old readers alike. I can’t wait to get my hands on book 4.
DweebMeter: 4/5
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