About the Book:

In a world where paintings become portals and adventure lurks behind every canvas, the young Restorationists discover that every Gift was made to fight the darkness in the second novel of the thrilling series from the award-winning author of Beneath the Swirling Sky.

Twelve-year-old Georgia assumed she would one day be the last Restorationist protecting art from evil forces. So she was thrilled when her cousin Vincent finally joined the family calling.

But Vincent’s flashier Gift makes Georgia feel like a sidekick rather than a hero. And things only get more complicated and perilous after he willingly steps into the heart of danger.

Will the remnants of the Restorationists’ society fracture under the pressure of the Distortionists’ schemes? Or is Georgia’s Gift really enough to rescue her family, the art world, the Restorationists—and ultimately save the day?

My Thoughts:

I can’t begin to tell you how much I love this series. While it’s marketed as middle grade fiction I can not imagine anyone not loving these books. The art, the relationships, the exploration into the reality that how we see things matters, it’s so well written. And who wouldn’t love to be able to explore a painting from the inside???

In this second book in the series, Georgia discovers that her perspective on the value of her gift and her idea of her place on the team matter more than she realized. Becoming who you are without comparing yourself to anyone else, celebrating everyone’s gift and how pride can disguise itself are all themes skillfully written into a fast paced and imaginative story of art, family, connection and bringing restoration to broken things.

And Vivienne To’s illustrations are absolutely delightful!

I received a free digital copy of this book for review, but I will certainly be picking up a copy for my bookshelf. I recommend that you do too.