Title: Tris and Izzie
Publisher: Egmont USA
Pub Date: 10-11-11
ISBN: 9781606841730
Author: Mette Ivie Harrison
Category: FICTION-JUVENILE
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“Good work, Izzie,” she said. “Amazing work, actually. I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who survived an attack by a slurg.” She kissed me and rubbed her cool hands over my hot forehead. “Except you dad.”
That was all I remembered for three days. Pg. 82
If you’re a real witch, you don’t need to visit www.lovepotionsandmore.com to find a love philtre. Unfortunately Isolde, or “Izzie,” is just a normal girl that wants to help out her best friend who is down on her luck. Never in her wildest dreams could she of imagined that her measly attempt at magic would unleash a secret that would change her life forever. Izzie learns that she IS magical, and as a result, she connects with Tristan, the newest student at her high school. He sees her magic, and he knows her past. Soon Izzie realizes that she must put aside the life she has been living to face her destiny. With Tristan at her side, Isolde reaches inside herself to find and control the magic that has been dormant since the death of her father.
Together, Tristan and Izzie walk into the dragon’s lair to confront the evil being that took the lives of their loved ones. Can Izzie learn to use the powerful magic inside of her in time to save her life and Tristan’s? Or will they die like their fathers before them in the dragon’s fire?
Triz and Izzie is a quick read that tweens will enjoy. The plot is somewhat predictable, making this a good [but not great] read. I liked the idea of the undiscovered magic within Izzie, but plot points were revealed early, resulting in little suspense between the characters.
