#keys to the demon prison

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Review: Keys to the Demon Prison

Synopsis:

After centuries of plotting, the Sphinx—leader of the Society of the Evening Star—is after the final artifacts needed to open the great demon prison, Zzyxx. If the legendary prison is opened, a tide of evil is certain to usurp control of the world.

In an effort to intercept the final artifacts, Kendra, Seth and the Knights of the Dawn race to strange and exotic preserves across the globe. The stakes have never been higher. The risks have never been more deadly.

In this explosive series finale, allegiances will be confirmed and secrets revealed as the forces of light and darkness collide in a desperate, climactic battle to control the keys to the demon prison.

Plot:

Seth and Kendra had a mission to save everyone they loved, they needed to stop the Sphinx, a once-thought ally, who was actually the leader of their rival group known as the Society of the Evening Star. The Sphinx wanted to use the artifacts to open up the demon prison because he believed he could control the demons, which those at Fablehaven knew was impossible. Kendra and Seth had an extra reason to hate the Sphinx, as he was responsible for the kidnapping of their parents, who were blind to the world of Fablehaven. Starting off with a mission to collect the final artifact, the Knights of the Dawn ran into trouble as the Sphinx was hot on their tail. Kendra and Seth found themselves separated as Seth was captured by the Society, Kendra managed to escape with a few friends. In prison is where Seth met Bracken, a unicorn in their human form, who promised to help Seth escape and follow the Knights in stopping the Society. Kendra and friends were tasked with getting Warren back and rescuing those the Sphinx have taken from them. Along the way, Kendra and Seth meet new friends, reconnect with old friends, and be betrayed by those they trusted. As the Knights of Dawn head to face off with the Society of the Evening Star, Kendra, and Seth must work together, alongside their friends, to save the world as they know it, protect those they love, and hopefully restore Fablehaven, and their home, in time. 

Thoughts: 

Brandon Mull wraps up the Fablehaven series with this banger of a novel. The longest yet, Mull continues to write from a third-person perspective as they follow Kendra and Seth around on their various missions, leading up to the final battle where everyone is together and all remaining questions are answered. With fast pace writing, this novel being the longest of the series, really flies through your hand as you are itching to figure out Kendra’s storyline, or Seth’s, and waiting for our sibling pair to be reunited to take on the bad guys' head on. Kendra is always an amazing character, and Mull really brings her out of her shell in this novel, making her normal thoughtfulness and hidden bravery seem on full display. For our romantics, having Kendra develop these deeper feelings towards the special people in her life, allows us to see Kendra growing up, as her crushes develop into something more, and gives you a glimpse into the emotional side of what is going on in Kendra’s life. Seth, on the other hand, is still a child, and where his bravery counts for some things, his stupidity is holding him back. A large theme Mull has been working on within Seth is having Seth not make rash and reckless decisions. For the first three novels, it seems that the entire plot revolved around Seth messing up and the Fablehaven crew having to fix that. With this being the last novel, I figured Mull would retire this plot device and give us a mature Seth as he has with Kendra. But nope, the plot device was recycled, and now the gangs are working together to stop a monster Seth created. Great job Seth! Still, Mull made Seth into a hero, giving him death-defying mission after mission, where Seth’s bravery and righteousness saved the day. With this being the final novel in the Fablehaven series, Mull really went all out with the battles, missions, and a conclusion that was worth waiting for. Despite keeping Kendra and Seth separated for the majority of the novel, our sibling duo are in their prime with this one. With a satisfying ending, I know Mull is not done with the world of Fablehaven, or with Seth and Kendra, and I am excited to see what they do next with them!

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[sees-writes]

I love that Dale and Warren Burgess full on took their role as older cousins to Kendra and Seth so seriously, becoming as protective of them as older siblings would. I mean:

“‘Maybe you should just feed me to him (Olloch),’ Seth said.

‘Don’t talk nonsense,’ Grandma said…

‘He’ll have to eat me to get to you.’ Dale said. ‘Whether you like it or not.’”

This is Book 2 RotES

“The knife at her side had Kendra’s full attention. She realized that the wrong words or action might get her stabbed.

…

Warren stopped into view, hands in his shopping cart, eyes on Civia. Kendra had never seen him look quite so serious.

…

“Warren stopped. ‘I don’t care who you are,’ he said. ‘You harm Kendra and I’ll break your neck.’”

This is Book 5 KthDP

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Dale was fully ready to fist fight a whole ass demon to protect Seth. Warren told the LAST Eternal that he did not give a shit and would end her to protect Kendra. I just love how ride or die these to are, pure Burgess blood right there.

[summersinyourblood]

[id: a pale-skinned person with long dark hair labeled "graulas"; the "trade offer" tiktok meme. at the top of the screen, white text on a red backgroud reads "TRADE OFFER." text on the left says "i recieve:

the sanctuary

just a little something to ease my pain. :)" the words "the sanctuary are crossed out.

text on the right says "you receive: the satisfaction of helping someone in need :)" end id]

[mercutiotakethewheel]

Spoilers Without Context: KTDP edition

[theplastictictacs]

God I’m so proud of Seth I’m actually crying RN. He’s still a dumbass, but he’s gotten so mature and I’m just so proud of my boy.

[fairyqueenofthedragons]

Didn't bracken give his second horn for the font of immortality or something at the end of book five?

If you think about it, it's weird. The third horn is the strongest, it's why it was used... So why could a second horn substitute? And if it could, why did he use the third horn in the first place if it weakened him so bad?

Like? Could his first horn be used? Why did they need his second horn?

[book-fueled-panic]

Agad was the one who ultimately decided that the Sphinx should live right? He's an old wizard who's obviously intelligent because he was part of the group that sealed Zyzzx. So why did he think it was a good idea to let the Sphinx live. Why did ANY of them think it was a good idea?? like yeah I get it, mercy or whatever but this dude is CRAZY. He literally opened the DEMON PRISON that under NO circumstances should open. And he feels SORRY??? so you let him live????? Just a bad bad idea

[excalibelle]

Sphinx: I'm so far past the point of certain victory, there's absolutely no way anyone can stop me from getting exactly what I want

Seth, about to go heal an ancient and powerful demon who will overthrow the Sphinx and bring about the end of the world: ....hold my meat brick

[hugoandmendigo]

Okay! So this is was a request from @fairyprincesskendra and it’s the first one I’ve done. I literally just sat down and recorded it without any prep and in one take. It ended up being long. But let me know if you liked it and if anyone else has a request (I already have a couple more I’ll try to get to soon) let me know because it’s really fun!

[anxiousabsurdity]

Chu the Beaver: I am made of wood. I am also a beaver, and beavers eat wood, which means...

[voyage-of-the-basset]

Suggestions to hide the next artifacts

Translocator: let the kendra stingbulb take it to the knapsack. She's gonna die in a day anyways, and the knapsack is innacessable aside from translocator. Bam. Now nobody can get it.

Oculus: tie it to a cinderblock and drop it in the Marianas Trench. How the hell u gonna find it there, even with magic?? Nothing lives down there so it's not gonna get eaten by a shark and found by some hapless fisherman.

The rest of them: literally put them on a one way NASA space probe to Jupiter or some shit. GOOD LUCK GETTING THEM WHEN THEY'RE A THOUSAND LIGHT YEARS AWAY IN A SPACE VACUUM

[bizzybee429]

kendra getting ready to just fucking obliterate the demon king in kttdp

[ronodin-can-die]

Everyone else: Make the Sphinx an eternal

Vanessa:

[ultimategreenbroadwaypilots-blog]

Bracken and Vanessa in Keys to the Demon Prison

[certain-death-awaits]

Kendra and Seth: You took prisoners of our family and friends! You said you would kill our grandfather if you had to! Our parents are somewhere in your prison!

The Sphinx: this is so sad alexa play despacito