The fourth entry in Kibuishi's top-notch Amulet fantasy series brings reluctant heroine Emily and her motley crew of assorted humans, robots, and animals to the hidden cloud city of Cielis. There, she hopes to bring the Stonekeepers on the Guardian Council over to her cause but finds herself unwittingly lumped into a competition for a spot on the council and discovers that the far-reaching decay that threatens the world is more pervasive than she had ever thought. While the story line gets more complex with each passing volume, Kibuishi's grand, cinematic visuals remain the star attraction.

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