I received a free copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

"A Stranger Magic" is a captivating young adult fantasy novel about a 13 year old boy with growing pains and hates the fact that he's so invisibly ordinary. His older sister is everything but, and believes she has to behave a certain way in order to live up to her beauty. Little do they both know, their mother has kept her past hidden in order to keep them safe from the danger and mayhem that will follow.

This is an awesome novella on the background on Sam, Sarah, and their mother, which sets up the scene for what Sam uncovers in the forbidden caves and what Sarah realizes occurs when her emotions are out of control. Let's not forget about the stranger watching Sam from the shadows as well!

“Revenge of the Viper” is book two of the Haven series. The story continues where book one left off, with Sam waking up the next morning after his extremely eventful night at the caves. He has many questions, but no one to ask. I mean seriously, who would believe what he saw that night, right? We also learn who the cloaked figure is that has been watching Sam, and the magical world of Haven. The Viper does exact revenge on the Dalcome family, which sets the stage for a book three, as Sam embarks on a dangerous quest to save his sister.

This was a fast paced, action packed fantasy novel that I could not put down! My heart broke for Sam, as his world quickly fell apart. You can easily make an emotional connection with Sam, Sarah, and Travis, as the things they were going through; we all have experienced at some point in our lives. D. C. Akers has woven a complex yet entertaining fantasy series that can be enjoyed by young and old alike. ( )