May I just take a moment to gloat that I was the VERY FIRST PERSON to read this one from the library! I feel very special.

This third book in the series has Erec grocery shopping with his foster mom when he sees a vision of his best friend being tortured by the evil magician, Thanatos Baskania. When Erec comes back to reality, he finds that he had turned into a dragon. He sets off to Alympium to help Bethany.

His premonition gave him a place to start, but it looks like Erec will have his hands full this time. He winds up with TWO quests to complete this time, and the Stain triplets are right on his tail the whole time. Baskania is growing in power and Erec must master his own magical abilities if he is going to survive.

I loved this book. I'm glad that Erec found out a little more about who he is. He's also learning to use his magical powers. I loved the way his friends really helped him with his challenges. Erec has some tough choices to make this time.

Baskania is possibly one of the creepiest villains in children's fantasy books. I think this is too intense for young teens, but then I am conservative. I am very anxious to read the next one in this series.