Lost Heir: Wings of Fire Graphic Novel: Book 2, written by Tui Sutherland, reviewed by Katy Golden

Summary: Jumping right in where the first book left off, this second installment in the Wings of Fire series follows the five dragonets of prophecy to the SeaWing kingdom, where Tsunami is eager to be reunited with her mother, Queen Coral of the SeaWings. Instead of a feast and celebration on her unexpected return, Tsunami arrives to discover a foreign kingdom and a strict, overprotective mother: An unknown assassin has been targeting Queen Coral's heirs until only two remain. Headstrong Tsunami, determined to avoid life chained to her mother's side, must work to unmask the assassin with the aid of her four dragonet friends. Although at times the dragons can be difficult to distinguish, the full-color illustrations and attention to detail in this graphic novel don't miss a beat from the original text.

Straight Talk for Librarians: Newcomers to the Wings of Fire series may find this second installment to be confusing, and even current fans may have benefited from a more thorough recap of the previous book. Very little attention is given to the prophecy itself, and characters from The Dragonet Prophecy are referenced with little explanation. Some fans may wish for more of the other four dragonets, as Tsunami is definitely the star of this chapter in the series. For those speeding through the series, however, The Lost Heir will continue the saga with the same satisfyingly adrenaline-loaded physical and political battles, and leave them ready for the next installment.