The Nethergrim is a young adult fantasy that tells the story of a dark legend and an evil being that has returned to prey upon the townspeople. A young boy takes it upon himself, with the help of his friends, to find the missing children the Nethergrim has taken.
While the story leaves a certain foreboding throughout, the darkness is tempered by the use of the children as main characters who show extraordinary acts of courage, using only their given talents and bits of magic. There is some violence and scary creatures that may be too much for an immature reader, but the writing and details are suited for the young adult age range.
A sort of coming-of-age tale, but with a detailed, heavily thought-out plot, complete with maps, this is an entertaining, hopeful epic quest for fantasy lovers.