Time Jumpers (5) (Five Kingdoms) Hardcover – March 13, 2018

If Brandon Mull taught a writing course, I'd be the first to sign up!Brandon Mull has become one of my top 3 favorite YA authors. His imagination, his ability to keep a story moving and his sense of humor have made me one huge fan. From Fablehaven to Beyonders and now Five Kingdoms, we have 3 winners. Plus, Mr. Mull promises another book in the Candy Shop Wars series as well as the continuance of Dragonwatch. Doing the happy dance.Time Jumpers is the conclusion of the Five Kingdoms series and kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I re-read the first four books so the story was fresh in my memory. In this final adventure, Cole and his friends are ready to save the Outskirts from utter destruction. But will they be able to accomplish this and still return home to Earth permanently? Cole never sways from the loyalty to his friends and family. Whether they are new or old friends, he tries to do what is best for all involved. He has grown as a person throughout the series.Not only do his magical powers get stronger, but he evolves as a young man on an epic mission. I especially like his interactions with Hunter, Dalton, Jace and Mira. I don't want to include any spoilers. Let's just say I don't think you will be disappointed. And the epilogue was one of my favorite parts of the book. (By the way, Did anyone else wonder if Cole and Mira would get together in the end?)If you're looking for a great series with plenty of adventure, fun and funny characters, lots of action and good wholesome entertainment, this is it. The whole family can enjoy these books and anything else Mr. Mull has written.

I started reading Brandon Mull's books in about third grade, starting with Fablehaven. That series became my favorite and I would often reread favorite parts from the books when the mood struck me. As time went on, I discovered The Candy Shop War, The Beyonders books, and continued to enjoy Mull's stories and worlds. I have definitely outgrown the target audience for his books, but I still come back to them and get excited when I hear of a new book that is coming out.The Five Kingdoms series has been really enjoyable and imaginative. Mull creates worlds and characters that you can't help being immersed in. This final book of the series is a very satisfying conclusion, though it is definitely bittersweet. I have a feeling that I will be thinking about for a little while. The publishing date was pushed back in order to make this book the best that it could be, and I believe that the decision worked out. I don't want to talk too much about the book to risk spoiling anything, but overall I really enjoyed it.This series is perfect for kids. It is full of imagination, adventure, and fun. It also reads well for an adult as a something quick and fun. I would love to read these sorts of books to my kids one day.

Really enjoyed all 5 books. At 59 I have discovered that the blood and gore of so many books these days are hard to get away from so I've started reading books for the younger crowd. This series is packed full of excitement it is fast paced, held my attention and interest. It's nice to find an author who can actually use descriptive words and phrases to weave his tale and not have to stoop to cussing, blood and guts. If you are looking for shock value and being grossed out, having your stomach turned or language that's bleeped on tv- this series is not for you. This collection of books actually got ahold of my imagination and took me for a wonderful adventure. I thoroughly enjoyed the ride!

What an excellent way to end a series! This might have been one of my favorite endings by Brandon Mull and I have only finished his 2 other series to date. It wrapped up so nicely. I don't feel like there were many if any loose ends not tied up. I would say the only thing I wish could have been better was the final kingdom. The kingdoms and the world in this series were by far my favorite aspects of this series and I felt just a little underwhelmed when it came to the fifth and final kingdom. We never spent a whole lot of time there, so it never felt fleshed out. Other then that this series was so so much fun and exhilarating. That Epilogue was PERFECT, warmed my heart and hit me all in my feels!! Way to go Brandon Mull!

Real rating: 4.5 starsSo I first picked up this series just after the second book came out and I absolutely loved it. The worldbuilding was great and the characters all had so many layers. It quickly became one of my favorite series and Brandon Mull, one of my favorite authors (highly recommend Fablehaven and Dragonwatch). All of the books were absolutely phenomenal.This book was no exception. It ended on a very high note and left me nearly crying that it was over. I will not give too many spoilers, but the only thing I didn't like about it was how fast the book was moving in the first half. Once they met Lorenzo, it got so much better.Very much worth it. Don't regret it.