Escape from Castle Ravenloft (Dungeons & Dragons: Endless Quest) by Matt Forbeck, Various
Published by Candlewick Press (MA) on September 3rd 2019
ISBN: 1536209228
Pages: 128
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Continuing his series of choose-your-own-adventure-style books, Matt Forbeck writes the Endless Quest series that take middle school readers through actual Dungeons & Dragons content in an adventure-filled quest. In Escape the Vampire Lair, the reader is a human cleric who wakes up to find themselves in the company of the frightening vampire Strahd. They must make choices about how to fight or flee, hoping to get away from the cursed vampire’s clutches. There are many twists and turns that lead to success or failure. This series of books is particularly good for kids who are already hooked on D&D, kids who love this style of book, or both. It may be an excellent way to introduce readers to Dungeons & Dragons if they haven’t heard of it before or to get those who are into D&D reading more books. Purchase wherever either is popular.

Reviewed by Sarah Cropley, Scarborough Public Library.