Lauren Trickey demonstrates great talent and creativity in her writing.
Despite a host of jealousies and differences that exist between them, a group of teenage girls that attend the same school are drawn together by a special bond. They all share a unique and unimaginable quality: Magic runs through their veins. After a powerful witch takes valuable objects from these five, they must unite to retrieve these artifacts that are hidden in their dreams. With the help of a shapeshifter named Shadow, they learn to control their newfound powers. By doing so, they also put themselves in line to take their places on royal thrones in a magical world that is unseen by human eyes. However, they must remain cautious and alert, as their mentor, Shadow, may have ulterior motives of her own.
Jack of all Trades takes place in a complex and well-conceived fantasy world. Besides the witch, a host of creepy zombie-like Shadow Lurkers adds to the fearfulness of the realm that these girls have to face. It is interesting to see the dynamics between the five main protagonists, and each has their own personalities, histories, and, due to their individual heredities, magical powers. Lauren Trickey demonstrates great talent and creativity in her writing. Jack of All Trades is a spellbinding story that is a great addition to the teen fantasy genre.
