by Kazu Kibuishi
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Others in the series: The Stonekeeper, The Stonekeeper’s Curse, The Cloud Searchers, The Last Council, Prince of the Elves, Escape from Lucien, Firelight, Supernova
Content: There is some fighting and other intense moments. It’s in the Middle Grade Graphic Novel section of the bookstore. 

This is the last installment in the Amulet series. The overarching conflict is resolved (mostly), and most of the loose threads are wrapped up. It’s the culmination of 16 years of story. 

I went back and reread the entire series — it’s been nearly 6 years since the last one came out — and I was struck by how much the series changed throughout the story. What starts as an adventure story ends up more introspective, exploring ideas of control, free will, and choice. I wonder how much the events of the world affected the story – if it had been written faster would it have been a different story?

The art is still remarkable, with pages that take your breath away. And I think it’s a good ending for this series. It’s such a monumental graphic novel series, that I’m a little sad that it’s over. I hope there are more stories to tell in this world.