Amari and the Metalwork Menace Written by B. B. Alston. Reviewed by Emaan, Age 10

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The second I read the title of this book, I knew this would be the perfect story for me

What an amazing book full of adventure, mystery, and chapters that make you cling onto your seat in shock! The second I read the title of this book, I knew this would be the perfect story for me. I have read the three books before this one and have enjoyed them immensely. From the title of this book to the marvellous drawings, this book is truly splendid.

This book follows the one and only Amari Peters! The hero of the unknown world famous for saving them from Dylan van Helsing is planning to retire. But when a curse [ The Metalwork Menace] that causes you to turn metal strikes on someone close to Amari , she has to change directions. Can Amari and her friends save the day or will the world succumb into robots? I love the way this book is written, it ends on a cliffhanger so you have to get the next book to find to find out.

My favourite character in this book has to be Lara Van Helsing because she is so brave and never turns down an adventure. She used to be Amari‘s worst enemy, but now they are such close friends. I also like Elsie‘s character who is Amari‘s best friend because she is so clever and enthusiastic. I love the scene when Amari holds a dream meet.

Overall this is a truly brilliant book and it is so good that sometimes I want to jump in.

I would recommend this book for people who like adventure stories, and want to visit a truly amazing world of hatred and joy!

About the Book

The fourth epic adventure for Amari and her friends at the Bureau of Supernatural Investigations.
In the wake of the Bureau of Supernatural Investigations’ war with Dylan Van Helsing and the magicians, Amari Peters has stepped back from being a Junior Agent to spend the school year as a normal kid.

But now she’s faced with a decision: return to the Bureau and join an elite new agent programme – or retire for good, which would mean safety, but also losing her memories of the supernatural world.
Soon she finds that she may not have a choice. A deadly new curse is threatening the supernatural and mortal worlds as people are slowly becoming machines beneath their skin.

Hundreds of cases have been cropping up with no cure in sight. And when the curse hits someone close to Amari, it’s up to her to get to the bottom of this deadly mystery – even if it means trusting an old enemy.

Author

B. B. Alston

B. B. Alston is a New York Times bestselling author best known for his 'Amari and the Night Brothers' series. He began writing as a child, later pursuing a biomedical career before breaking into publishing via a Twitter pitch contest—leading to worldwide book deals and a film adaptation.

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Emaan, 10

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