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Book: The Key of Skeleton Peak

Author: Brad McLelland & Louis Slyvester

Book Series: Legends of the Lost Causes Book 3

Rating: 5/5

Publication Date: March 17, 2020

Genre: MG Fantasy/Western

Recommended Age: 12+ (some death, some scary moments and monsters)

Publisher: Henry Holt & Company

Pages: 464

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Synopsis: Dark magic meets the Old West in this third installment of the Legends of the Lost Causes, as a group of vigilante orphans go head-to-head against an outlaw sorcerer in pursuit of an ancient and powerful magical artifact!

Keech Blackwood and his fellow Lost Causes have won their share of battles, but the war against the ruthless sorcerer Reverend Rose still rages on.

This time, the Lost Causes face their most perilous trial yet: stopping Rose and his henchmen from retrieving an ancient, powerful object that would help return him to his full, frightening strength. As the vigilante orphans race to the dangerous depths of Skeleton Peak, the sight of the magical object, they’ll have to outmaneuver Rose’s most faithful—and menacing—ally: an inhuman creature spawned by darkness and shadow. But ever in pursuit of justice and vengeance for their fallen families, the Lost Causes won’t give up without a fight.
Review: I’m so sad this series is over. The book didn’t disappoint me in any way though. The book is written well and can be understood and used by children and adults alike. The characters were still developed well and the world building continued to be amazing.

My only issue is that sometimes the pacing would slow down still, but the plot never failed to keep me intrigued.

Verdict: Definitely a book series to read!