Reviewed by Melissa Wray
Kim and Eila have the normal sibling rivalry
happening, but this soon escalates when a globe is plucked out of the local
lake. The two quickly discover that it has otherworldly powers. Kim senses the
danger immediately but Eila is quick to dismiss Kim’s concerns. Instead, she is
drawn to the globe, fondly named Aster, and assists it to learn more. Kim is
soon desperate to make his sister see the danger but when she refuses to, he
knows he will need to do something before it’s too late,
There are themes of dungeons and dragons in the story,
but the reader does not need to be familiar with this game to enjoy the
references included in the novel. While Kim and his friends are engrossed in
playing Dungeons and Dragons they are also impacted by Eila and Aster and use
their game knowledge to try and combat the increasingly powerful globe. This
tactic in the story was very clever and merged the two nicely.
Nix has created a world that is relatable for the
reader, includes some science fiction elements to push the boundaries, but also
increases the risks for the characters involved, creating a terrific balance of
action, tension and consequences. Before long, it was difficult to take a
breath before the next wave of challenges had been laid for the character.
The writing style flowed easily, making this a
terrific, page turning read. We Do Not Welcome Our Ten-Year-Old Overlord
is a high stakes, action-packed story, suitable for a 9+ years readership.
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