The Traitor of Nubis, Janelle McCurdy
The Traitor of Nubis, Janelle McCurdy
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The Traitor of Nubis

Author: Janelle McCurdy

Narrator: Karise Yansen

Unabridged: 9 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/19/2023


Synopsis

Mia grapples with the responsibility of her new powers and uncovers even more of Nubis’s secrets in this “fantastically creepy…engaging” (Kirkus Reviews) second book in the Umbra Tales middle grade series that’s Keeper of the Lost Cities meets The Golden Compass.

The Reaper King’s attempt to break free and thrust the rest of the Kingdom of Lunis into darkness has been thwarted, but all is still not well in Nubis, Mia’s moonlit kingdom home. The whole city is on guard for another attempt to resurrect the Reaper King. Though imprisoned, his followers, the Elite, are still inside the city, and tensions among the population are at an all-time high.

Meanwhile, Mia struggles to cope with her new Lightcaster powers and to fit in with the rest of the tamers, many of whom are skeptical of her abilities. But it’s the appearance of old friends and new maybe-enemies that will truly put Mia’s abilities—and the loyalties of everyone she trusts—to the test.

About Janelle McCurdy

Janelle McCurdy is an author and fully-fledged gamer. Having started writing and querying at only sixteen years old, she joined Jo Unwin Literary Agency (JULA) in her early twenties. After graduating from Royal Holloway University with a criminology and sociology degree, Janelle moved back home to London and began writing middle grade fantasy. In her free time, you can find her holed up in her room, gaming and watching anime (some of her favorites being InuyashaDragon Ball Z, and Death Note), or attending numerous comic cons and gaming events.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Mark on March 23, 2024

What worked: Mia has horrible dreams involving her family members where shadows pour from their bodies. A strange woman’s voice speaks to Mia in her dreams and she starts having visions even while she’s awake. The troubling thoughts seem to be a sign that the Reaper King isn’t gone forever and at lea......more

Goodreads review by Steph on April 06, 2024

3.5 stars Being back in this world was great. I forgot how much light (ha) Lucas brings to this story, a much much needed light at times. These books are definitely for kids who like a magical, mysterious and marvellous book to get their teeth into. I look forward to the finale. I’ll be honest: it was......more

Goodreads review by Mia on January 07, 2025

I read the first one, and immediately fell in love with it. I couldn't wait for the second one to come out, and when it did, I wasn't disappointed. Once again, the plot is amazing. I can't wait to get the 3rd one! I highly recommend this for fantasy lovers.......more

Goodreads review by Star on April 14, 2024

I have to say that this book was absolutely fantastic and most likely even better than the first one and the ending was so sad it almost made me cry! I can't wait for the third and final book!......more

Goodreads review by Kat on February 04, 2025

This was a 4.25 star read until the finale, which was extremely rushed and full of plot holes and also somehow didn't hit emotionally at all. ......more