Suitabook

The Chosen One

James Riley

Reading: If this is a first encounter with the series, consider starting earlier; otherwise, ask what the reader remembers about the prophecy and the characters before beginning.
Themes: Prophecy and the ‘Chosen One’: Damian believes he is the prophesied saviour, while Fort and his friends seek the truth behind the prophecy. The plot sets belief in a prophecy against questions about what it means and whom it identifies; the story’s final view is unclear.
Power and the Old Ones: Damian plans to summon the Old Ones, who could enslave humanity; he believes he can defeat them after mastering six books of magic. The described threat gives the conflict high stakes, but the book’s broader treatment of power and enslavement is unclear.
Visions and magic: Fort considers using magic from a dragon dictionary, but experiences strange visions whenever he tries. The visions complicate Fort’s attempt to act, but their meaning and the story’s interpretation of them are unknown.
Worth knowing: The stated stakes include possible enslavement of humanity and a battle against the Old Ones. Fort also experiences strange visions when trying to use magic.