The Elfstones of Shannara

Astronomically better than the first one and I gave the first one 5 stars!

This book, like the first one, reads as a stand-alone with some loose tie-ins. The story is set 50 years later and follows the descendants of the first book. Which I didn't like at first because I loved the original characters but I loved these characters almost just as much. This story also had some bad ass horror elements with the Reaper who is one of my favorite bad guys of all time. Absolutely terrifying character and would actually get my heart racing when encountering it's wrath.

The mystical tree that holds the power of the prison encasing demons for thousands of years is dying and they are escaping. One of the Chosen must get the “Seed” and bring it to the Garden to create a new tree before it's too late. Wil Ohmsford (Shea's grandson), uses the the Elfstones to lead one of the Chosen on a journey to find the seed in Westland to save the world from the Demons. All while encountering mystical creatures, monsters, and unexpected friends on his path. Such a dope story and Brooks is a must read for me from now on