This Juvenile fiction series by Frank L Cole is well done. Make sure to read books 1 and 2 first though or you will be lost. This series will appeal to Harry Potter lovers.

I received a free copy of the ebook from Netgalley and Shadow Mountain Publishing in exchange for an honest review.

Another great read in this trilogy! This book is the final in the trilogy, and I do think you need the first ones to understand it all. It was fast paced and action packed. I was continually surprised with how different events played out. I loved how the friendships grew, and the relationships between adults in his life. I would definitely recommend this to children who love magic and potions and a little bit of mischief making.

Thrilling conclusion to the Potion Masters series. Gordy’s dangerous grandfather, Mezzarix, is on the run. He is building his following and planning his final attack. Gordy, his family, and his friends are also on the run and are all in hiding in a safe house. Both factions are being hunted by B.R.E.W. Can Gordy set everything right and resolve the conflict? The events leave him questioning authority and leaning towards forbidden magic. Can he find a balance without loosing all he stands for? This fast-paced conclusion will keep readers on the edge of their seat. It is necessary to read the first two books. Fans of Rick Riordan, John Flanagan, and Brandon Mull will enjoy this series.

Great conclusion of this series. I was sad to see it end and hope there may be a spin-off in the works.

In this final book of the Potion Masters trilogy, Gordy must face off against his grandfather in order not to just save the B.R.E.W. community, but the whole world as he knows it. Will Gordy be enough, can his friends bolster him during this time of trial. Gordy's mom does everything she can to keep him safe but Gordy knows it will take a different way to beat his grandfather a way that has not been tried before, and he will have to be in the middle of it as usual to have any chance to win.

This books action never stops and the suspense might just wipe you out, it is a wonderful and fitting end to the trilogy, although I don't think I am done hearing about Gordy and his friends (hint hint Mr. Cole). This book and series will keep young wizards and witches reading before they are ready for more well known books or after they have finished those well known books and want more.

This review will go live on my blog on Jan 7th

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Be sure to read the other books in the seriess first. A fast paced novel filled with plenty of daring potions and adventures for Gordy, Max, Adilene and Sasha. Gordy's grandfather is trying to use his control, will Gordy or his mom be able to put a stop to him? A book about friendship, skill and determination. This is the last book in the Potion Master series.

THE SEEKING SERUM by Frank L. Cole is the third and final book in the Middle grade children’s fantasy Potion Masters series. I rated this one 3.5 stars and rounded down to 3 stars. The only reason that I rounded it down is that this is the only book in the series that I have read and I was completely lost in the beginning of the book. There are terms and categories of people that are unique to this fantasy world that were not initially apparent. As the book goes on, the reader gains the necessary knowledge, but it was somewhat bewildering to someone that had not read books one and two.

Our main protagonist is Gordy Stitser, an eighth-grade student with the ability to make potions. He and his family are hiding since his evil grandfather stole the Vessel which is the source of power for all potion masters. So, this is a fight of good versus evil with Gordy and his school friends playing major roles in the effort for good.

The plot is interesting and the goals of the characters are clear. Their interactions and motivations are believable and well-drawn. The battle scenes are described well and are mind-boggling. The scenes progress in a compelling manner with effective transitions.

Overall, this book was unique and interesting and I enjoyed it. The mechanical inventions and potions not only played a major role in the story, but were original and even somewhat strange. I would definitely recommend this book to those that enjoy this genre with the caveat that they read the series in order.

Thanks to Shadow Mountain Publishing and Frank L. Cole for a digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley and the opportunity to provide an honest review. Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way.

Book 3 of the Potion Masters series is a fast paced race between the Mezzarix's Scourges and the remaining members of B.R.E.W. The lessons learned in Book 2, the value of friendship, the need for flexibility in thinking, and the peril of over confidence continue to be explored. As Gordy has grown as a hero, he has become more independent from his parents. Much of the story involves Gordy and his team interacting with various villains, including some found from previous books.

The potions created by Gordy and others continue to be amazing and funny at the same time. Who would think someone could find a use for a combination of passionflower, ant pheromones, tungsten shavings and sulphured molasses? A well trained Potion Master who thinks 'outside the box' can. The glossary at the end of the book is especially entertaining.

Bolter's mechanical savvy plays a strong part in the plot. Here his combo cat and car, Estelle, has been transformed to a sentient loyal motorcycle. Bolter has also created a giant eagle shaped flying machine named Roseanne. She (it?) has a key role in the end game . Bolter is good secondary character. It was nice to see he had a larger role in this story.

The final battles which take place both in Gordy's home town, and on the mysterious island are both tumultuous and exhilarating. Gordy must make some very hard choices. Will he prevail?
The conclusion is satisfying leaving enough room for further adventures with Gordy and perhaps some new Potion Masters.

Recommended

Full disclosure: I received this ARC copy from netgalley and Shadow Mountain in exchange for an unbiased review. Thank you for the opportunity.

My twins and I have really enjoyed reading this series together. This book doesn’t officially release until January. We didn’t want to wait that long to read it, so I was very glad to receive an ARC from Netgalley. When I told my twins that we got to read it early, they cheered.

This is book three in a series, and I recommend reading the books in order. Readers who enjoyed the first two books will definitely want to pick up this one. Fans of middle grade fantasy who haven’t read them should give the series a try (now that the last book is almost out, it’s the perfect time to start).

Gordy, his family, and his friends have big challenges as they try to prevent Gordy’s grandfather, Mezzarix, from unleashing chaos across the globe. I don’t want to go into the plot that much because I don’t want to spoil the book, but there were lots of high-stakes events that left my kids begging for another chapter (or two or three). The book included battles, surprising twists, a trip through the Swigs, and some exciting developments for some of the characters. Also, lots of characters with accents (I didn’t nail all of them as I read aloud, but I had fun trying).

My son and I would read this on family reading night and we both enjoyed this finale tremendously! This whole series was a fun and adventurous and we even tried to "brew" some fun cocktails and pretend we were brewing the same potions from the book. Definitely a fun read and I recommend this book!

**Disclaimer: I was given an e-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.**

I hadn't realized that when I requested a copy of the ARC for this book that it was the 3rd book in a series, so I came in not knowing anything. However, I found that I wasn't too lost when I started the story. Frank L. Cole does a good job explaining who the characters are and their importance to the story. Of course, reading the other books will help immensely, as well. :P

The story is easy to follow and the writing keeps you turning the pages. Like Harry Potter, Frank L. Cole has funny and easy-to-remember names for spells, objects, and monsters.

**Recommendations state this book and series are good reads for fans of J.K. Rowling and Rick Riordan and that I agree!