MS Review – Beyond the Far Horizon – middle school fantasy
Leiloglou, Carolyn. Beyond the Far Horizon. Illustrated by Vivienne To. New York: Waterbrook, 2025.
The Restorationists, Book 3
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Summary
A foe-turned-friend must learn to trust his new allies, or risk losing his chance to find a forever home in this thrilling conclusion to the award-winning Restorationists trilogy.
Ravi may be free from a life of crime and captivity, but he still feels trapped. Even though the Restorationists have welcomed him with open arms, he’s not sure he really belongs on this team.
While he’s agreed to help them infiltrate and bring down the nefarious Distortionists, Ravi keeps his escape plan—a stolen painting—close by in case things go south. But as the kids use their art-related Gifts to gain spots on the enemy’s heist team, new discoveries about his past have Ravi questioning his next move.
Can he risk trusting Vincent, Georgia, and the other Restorationists? Or is Ravi destined to always be on his own?
Don’t miss any of the Restorationists trilogy: BENEATH THE SWIRLING SKY • BETWEEN FLOWERS AND BONES • BEYOND THE FAR HORIZON
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My MS Review
Normally, I like to see authors include a synopsis of previous books in a series, and I still think it is a good idea. However, Carolyn Leiloglou created such memorable plotlines and characters in the previous books that readers can easily slip back into the story.
Leiloglou added additional characters while keeping the story’s basics consistent. Teens Ravi, Georgia, and Vincent, as Restorationists, continue their work fighting the evil of the Distortionists. The Restorationists restore damaged art, and the Distortionists distort, damage, or steal art.
The story is riveting and draws readers in. Middle schoolers, especially those interested in art, will enjoy this.
Beyond the Far Horizon would make a great addition to the realistic fantasy section of a K-12 Christian school library. It is appropriate for upper elementary and up.
I received a complimentary copy of Beyond the Far Horizon. This is my honest review.
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