The eight book in the Dusk Gate Chronicles series, Sprigs of Inception continues the saga of Zander and Linnea (and the rest of the gang) and the mystery that is Leah, the woman who followed them through the gate to Quinn and Zander's world. Prince Jonathan, Quinn's uncle also returns in tow with a young child who is severely ill and appears to have been abused.

According to the author's reading order, Sprigs of Inception should be read after the first Gatekeepers novel, Traveler and before the second book, Seeker. While I agree it should definitely be read before Seeker, I don't know that it was essential to read after Traveler. There are some hints but nothing that really spoils the plot of either book.

It's been a while since I read the seventh book so I was a little fuzzy on the details but this was fantastic. I enjoyed getting to return to the Dusk Gate Chronicle world and I loved the new adventure and mysteries that fall into their laps. I was disappointed not to see Owen - I was all hyped for having read the first book of the Gatekeepers and was expecting him but it was good nonetheless. 4 stars. ( )