Kliatt
In The Sight, set in Transylvania in the Middle Ages, brave wolves battle an evil, ambitious outcast wolf named Morgra, as foretold in a prophecy. The legend continues in this sequel as we return to these dark woods and meet a black wolf named Fell, who also possesses the gift of the Sight, the ability to see into the minds of others. Intrigued by humans, Fell joins up with Alina, a young woman who, like him, is alienated from her kind, and the two embark on a dangerous journey to fulfill their destinies. Full of rousing battles, detailed wolf mythology, and lyrical descriptions, this long, dark, but involving tale will appeal to fans of animal fantasy epics.
—Paula Rohrlick
Booklist
The sequel to The Sight (2002) is another mesmerizing page-turner set in Transylvania, in which the author again draws on old legends and tales, including those about Baba Yaga and Dracula. Fell, the black wolf who wanders without a pack, and Alina, a 15-year-old human, are both gifted with the Sight, which enables them to communicate, and both haunted by frightening visions, dreams, and inner demons. The companions join forces to fulfill a prophecy indicating that Alina willrescue nature itself from doom. Their trek is fraught with perils introduced by the evil Lord Vladeran, who tried to have Alina killed asa very little girl and has recently learned that she still lives. Vladeran's arsenal includes the spirit of the cunning wolf Morgra, called up to exert dark powers over Fell. Despite some minor discrepancies and an ending that feels way too pat, this book will be deemed worth the trip by returning readers as well as some newcomers, who will find sufficient back story to illuminate this adventure and to pique interest in the earlier one.
—Sally Estes
School Library Journal
Gr 6 Up
In this sequel to The Sight (Dutton, 2002), a lone wolf named Fell teams up with Alina, a human, to stop a vaguely prophesized threat to the young woman and "nature itself." Both companions possess the rare gift of the Sight, which, among other things, enables them to communicate with each other and all animals. Their quest takes them across the rugged terrain of Transylvania to the castle of Lord Vladeran, a brutal feudal ruler and Alina's stepfather. Here, various animal and human forces converge to defeat this villain who had recently kidnapped Alina and was planning to kill her. Several secrets are revealed that allow this to happen; some not surprising enough, while others spring too far out of left field. Heavy-handed doses of morality are sprinkled throughout this lengthy tale, mainly in the form of unrealistic dialogue, and nowhere is this annoying technique more present than in the drawn-out finale. In addition, the story is too ambitious in its scope, with an unwieldy number of characters, wolf terminology, mythology, and themes. While many of the same strengths of the previous novel are present, including a beautiful setting and character depictions, fans of The Sight will be disappointed in Fell 's clunky and lackluster story line. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
—Emily Rodriguez
