Lucas

Lucas by Alison Bellringer is such a great book! I loved the first book in the series, Whisper, so I was super excited to read this one, and it did not disappoint. Lucas is a character that I knew from Whisper and this is his story. It starts out following Lucas when he was a boy. He had a really hard life and wanted to find a place where he belonged. On his journey, he meets different people along the way. A nice couple named Ruby and Seth take him in. Later in the book, Britney comes and he becomes really close to her.

Right from the start, I felt really bad for Lucas. He lost his parents and had nowhere to go, and the first family that took him in couldn’t afford to keep him. It was so sad to hear how he overheard them talking about him at night when they thought he was asleep. I could really feel how scared and alone he must have been.

One of my favorite parts of the book was when Lucas started learning carpentry from Seth. He finally had something he was good at, and it gave him a sense of purpose. I loved how he made little wooden carvings, especially the robin he gave to Britney! That was such a sweet moment, and it showed how much he cared about her.

Britney is another reason why I liked this book so much! Since I read Whisper, I already knew her story, and I was so happy to see her again. I loved how she called Lucas “Uncle Lucas” and how he became like family to her. The moment when Britney ran into his workshop all excited because her mom had come back made me cry happy tears!

There were also some really intense moments, like when Britney’s dad came looking for her and her mom. I was actually holding my breath while reading! I didn’t trust him at all at first, and I was so worried about what would happen. But then, Lucas did something really surprising. I don’t want to give it away but I promise, it will make you feel so many emotions all at once. Sometimes the book is sad, sometimes it’s heartwarming, and sometimes it’s exciting. The writing is so good that I could picture everything in my head, from the little cottage to the cozy workshop and even the scary moments.

I would definitely recommend Lucas to anyone who liked Whisper, or who enjoys books about friendship, family, and finding where you belong. I can’t wait to start reading the third book in the trilogy. These stories are ones that stay with you even after you finish them, and I think other kids my age would really love them!