The final, fourth book of the Dragonstone series for young adults,  Destiny of the Lizardstone Scepter, concludes a fast-paced fantasy with a definitive, resounding bang as Mandy Mandez and her extended family confront the truth about their abilities and impact. The series has built up to this final book of revelation, so while  Destiny of the Lizardstone Scepter may be considered as a standalone fantasy, it’s best absorbed by prior fans of Mandy and her world, where the crescendo of these final events will be more fully appreciated. A prologue covers village orphan boy Matty’s involvement with talking lizard Paction. They save each other and Matty (now Phef) moves into adulthood slightly changed from this unexpected encounter. The two find themselves (and...

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