Plot --- Septimus Heap is the seventh son of a seventh son. He has great magykal powers. That is, he would have, if he hadn't been pronounced dead at birth and stolen by the midwife.
As his son is being born, pronounced dead and stolen, Silas Heap is walking home when he sees a baby girl lying in the snow. Not wanting to leave her there, he brings her home. After finding out about the misfortune that had befallen his own son, Silas and his wife agree to raise the girl as their own.
That same night, an assassin kills the Queen and the Supreme Custodian takes over...
Ten years later, Marcia Overstrand, ExtraOrdinary wizard tells the Heap family that Jenna is actually the lost Queenling, heir to the throne.
With DomDaniel wanting to kill her so he may take over the throne, Jenna must leave the only home she has ever known in order to seek safety at Aunt Zelda's.
But, of course, nothing can ever go as planned when Heaps are involved...
Why I picked it up --- Just look that that cover. Why would I not pick it up!?!
What I liked about it --- Um, most everything? xD It was exciting with very little slow parts. I always enjoy books with histories of their own, especially as those histories are revealed to you over time. I like that feeling that you know there is so much more that hasn't been told to you. You don't need this information to follow the story, but you know it's there.
Also, the alternate spellings amused me. Don't be surprised when you see words such as magyk, flyte, darke and darkeness. Magykal words are spelled phonetically... I like that. It makes much more sense than stupid English. xD
What I didn't like about it --- Well, the first time I picked it up, I quickly became irritated because the writing seemed so... simple and young. But I recently picked it up again, and it didn't bother me as much (this might be due to the fact that I had just stopped reading Dragons: The Essential Ties...). I actually came to enjoy the writing style because it really does fit the book well.
Recommendation --- I will definitely recommend this book to everyone.
I only caution against it if you're one of those people who are really picky about their books and the writing styles of them. If you for some reason hate childish things or writing, then this book may not be for you. Though I can't understand why anyone hates childish things.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go find the rest of the series.
All praises to the King!
