This was a fun book to read. There is a special place in my heart for the Septimus Heap universe, and it is so fun to read about them again as adults and side characters to a new cast. Tod is a very fun main character and I like seeing how she mirrors young Septimus with her approaches to problem solving and caring about her friends. 

This was very nostalgic, despite it being the first time I have read it. I love the new setting of the desert and am curious where the story will lead to next in Book 3.