Descendant

Gr 8 Up—The story of Mason Starling continues in this absorbing, fast-paced novel that mixes Norse and Eyptian mythology across a New York City backdrop. Mason survives the destruction of Hell's Gate bridge, which spans New York's East River, and finds herself in Asgard, the Norse Underworld, longing to return to the ones she loves. Rescued once again by the handsome and heroic Fennrys Wolf, the teen recognizes her romantic feelings for the Viking. She learns of the prophecy about her becoming the Valkyrie who raises the Spear of Odin to bring about Ragnarok, or the Twilight of the Gods. Will Mason and Fennrys be able to stop the coming destruction of the world as they know it? Told from multiple perspectives, this second entry of the thrilling "Starling" series (HarperCollins) will fascinate fans of mythology, romance, and high energy plots. Livingston has a deft hand, and readers will be anxiously anticipating this story's final installment.—Kathy Kirchoefer, Henderson County Public Library, NC