Deep Wizardry

This is the second of Diane Duane's "Young Wizards" series. I did not think I would read this novel. I had mixed feelings about the first one and wasn't sure if I would want to read more. But ultimately I did because book 6 was nominated for a Locus YA award and I want to read those awards. I think I figured out why I am having such a hard time with these novels. It's the cover art. They look like they are going to be fun light reads am I right?

The thing is they are full of dark images and concepts. Now that I know that is the case, I enjoyed this novel so much more. Deep Wizardry has Nita and Kit at the ocean dealing with another crisis and the new world of "ocean magic". Our characters deal with real physical threats to their lives and witness the true power of self sacrifice. I found this novel much more enjoyable. It gives me hope for the next novels, which I will read... eventually.