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Oliver Blue and the School for Seers #3
Los obsidianos
«Un poderoso primer libro de una serie [que] mostrará una combinación de protagonistas enérgicos y circunstancias desafiantes para involucrar plenamente no solo a los jóvenes adultos, sino a los adultos aficionados a la fantasía que buscan historias épicas avivadas por poderosas amistades y adversarios».
-- Midwest Book Review (Diane Donovan) (re Un trono para las hermanas)
«¡La imaginación de Morgan Rice no tiene límites!»
--Books and Movie Reviews (re Un trono para las hermanas)
De la autora de fantasía #1 en ventas Morgan Rice llega una nueva serie para jóvenes lectores -¡y también para adultos! Los fans de Harry Potter y Percy Jackson ¡no busquéis más!
En LOS OBSIDIANOS: OLIVER BLUE Y LA ESCUELA DE VIDENTES (LIBRO TRES), Oliver Blue, de 11 años, se encuentra de nuevo en la carrera de su vida. Su querida amiga Ester está muriendo de la enfermedad del viaje en el tiempo, y la única manera de salvarla es arriesgar su vida y viajar atrás en el tiempo una vez más.
Esta vez, es a la Italia de los años 1400, para visitar a dos personas muy importantes: Leonardo Da Vinci y su rival, Michelangelo. Solo los inventos de Leonardo tienen la respuesta; y solo los cuadros de Michelangelo tienen la clave.
Pero los Obsidianos están empeñados en vengarse y Chris está decidido a no parar hasta acabar con su hermano pequeño.
Una novela de fantasía inspiradora, LOS OBSIDIANOS es el libro#3 en una nueva y fascinante serie llena de magia, amor, humor, desamor, tragedia, destino y una serie de giros sorprendentes. Hará que te enamores de Oliver Blue y no podrás ir a dormir hasta tarde.
¡El Libro#4 de la serie pronto estará disponible!
«El principio de algo extraordinario está aquí».
--San Francisco Book Review (re La senda de los héroes)
-- Midwest Book Review (Diane Donovan) (re Un trono para las hermanas)
«¡La imaginación de Morgan Rice no tiene límites!»
--Books and Movie Reviews (re Un trono para las hermanas)
De la autora de fantasía #1 en ventas Morgan Rice llega una nueva serie para jóvenes lectores -¡y también para adultos! Los fans de Harry Potter y Percy Jackson ¡no busquéis más!
En LOS OBSIDIANOS: OLIVER BLUE Y LA ESCUELA DE VIDENTES (LIBRO TRES), Oliver Blue, de 11 años, se encuentra de nuevo en la carrera de su vida. Su querida amiga Ester está muriendo de la enfermedad del viaje en el tiempo, y la única manera de salvarla es arriesgar su vida y viajar atrás en el tiempo una vez más.
Esta vez, es a la Italia de los años 1400, para visitar a dos personas muy importantes: Leonardo Da Vinci y su rival, Michelangelo. Solo los inventos de Leonardo tienen la respuesta; y solo los cuadros de Michelangelo tienen la clave.
Pero los Obsidianos están empeñados en vengarse y Chris está decidido a no parar hasta acabar con su hermano pequeño.
Una novela de fantasía inspiradora, LOS OBSIDIANOS es el libro#3 en una nueva y fascinante serie llena de magia, amor, humor, desamor, tragedia, destino y una serie de giros sorprendentes. Hará que te enamores de Oliver Blue y no podrás ir a dormir hasta tarde.
¡El Libro#4 de la serie pronto estará disponible!
«El principio de algo extraordinario está aquí».
--San Francisco Book Review (re La senda de los héroes)
230 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 16, 2019
161 people are currently reading
353 people want to read
About the author
Morgan Rice
586 books3,395 followersMorgan Rice is the #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author of the epic fantasy series THE SORCERER’S RING, comprising seventeen books; of the #1 bestselling series THE VAMPIRE JOURNALS, comprising twelve books; of the #1 bestselling series THE SURVIVAL TRILOGY, a post-apocalyptic thriller comprising three books; of the epic fantasy series KINGS AND SORCERERS, comprising six books; of the epic fantasy series OF CROWNS AND GLORY, comprising 8 books; of the new epic fantasy series A THRONE FOR SISTERS, comprising eight books (and counting); and of the new science fiction series THE INVASION CHRONICLES. Morgan’s books are available in audio and print editions, and translations are available in over 25 languages.
TURNED (Book #1 in the Vampire Journals), ARENA ONE (Book #1 of the Survival Trilogy), A QUEST OF HEROES (Book #1 in the Sorcerer’s Ring) and RISE OF THE DRAGONS (Kings and Sorcerers—Book #1) are each available as free downloads!
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TURNED (Book #1 in the Vampire Journals), ARENA ONE (Book #1 of the Survival Trilogy), A QUEST OF HEROES (Book #1 in the Sorcerer’s Ring) and RISE OF THE DRAGONS (Kings and Sorcerers—Book #1) are each available as free downloads!
Morgan loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit www.morganricebooks.com to join the email list, receive a free book, receive free giveaways, download the free app, get the latest exclusive news, connect on Facebook and Twitter, and stay in touch!
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September 26, 2023
Oh my word, if you want to be annoyed listen to this book on audible. The reader drags the words out “the eeeliiixiiierrr” so much! Oliver the hero is 11 and talks about true love and how everything is the worse thing to ever happen to him, he’s 11!! I will not punish myself anymore with this series. You’re welcome.
February 6, 2022
This is book 3 of the Oliver Blue and the School for Seers series. It's is a fun, easy to listen to, fantasy series with lots of magic and action and epic quests. As an adult I think I'm bothered more by the plot holes and weird arcs than I think I would be if I was the intended audience. I'm having the most trouble believing the 11year old main character could be so in love (in basically a love at first sight scenario) he'd be willing to risk as much as he does in this book.
December 9, 2021
I really enjoy the story line and fantasy aspect of this book. I find that I struggle to like Oliver. I know he’s a preteen, but he is portrayed as much older and gosh he can be annoying. I also feel that in this book things were overstated. Such as Professor Amethyst as Oliver’s mentor… yes, yes we know that - this is the third book… we get it. It’s mentioned when Oliver thinks of Prof. Amethyst.
There are also some uncanny similarities to the Harry Potter series as well. Pressing on to book 4.
There are also some uncanny similarities to the Harry Potter series as well. Pressing on to book 4.
December 4, 2021
What worked:
Oliver has been having issues with his brother Chris since the series began. Chris loved to bully Oliver at every opportunity, but his anger and fury have increased with every page. The second book saw Chris recruited by the Obsidians, a school using dark magic to upset history, and he was sent on a mission to kill Oliver. His failure has put Chris into an uncontrollable rage, and this book sees him traveling back in time to end Oliver’s life. Plus, Chris now has received training with his dark powers, so he rivals Oliver’s abilities and is even more formidable than before.
Each book in the series finds Oliver traveling back in time to maintain the integrity of historical events. This time, he goes back to meet Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo in order to finish the recipe for a magical Elixir, although his motivation is saving Esther from dying due to time-travel sickness. It just so happens that creating the Elixir and saving her life will also save history and the future existence of everyone on earth.
Oliver is always helped by other seers and minor characters from the past. Every moment in time has a school for seers, and they’re always stepping up to help Oliver uncover clues for his mission. The story reveals another famous person in history who was secretly a seer. Additionally, the author introduces the possibility that a seer might have been corrupted and is working with the Obsidians. Obviously, this adds another layer of conflict and doubt to Oliver’s quest, as he questions the motivations of some allies. By the way, the truth about Oliver’s parents is finally revealed.
What didn’t work as well:
This book is the third in the series, and you should read the previous two books first. They explain the seer powers and how things have evolved to this point. Many sequels in other series recap previous events from earlier books, but The Obsidians assumes readers already have important knowledge from the past.
The Final Verdict:
The search for an Elixir to save mankind. Readers should read the series from the beginning, as this book continues the tale. Lovers of history, science, and magic should enjoy this book.
Oliver has been having issues with his brother Chris since the series began. Chris loved to bully Oliver at every opportunity, but his anger and fury have increased with every page. The second book saw Chris recruited by the Obsidians, a school using dark magic to upset history, and he was sent on a mission to kill Oliver. His failure has put Chris into an uncontrollable rage, and this book sees him traveling back in time to end Oliver’s life. Plus, Chris now has received training with his dark powers, so he rivals Oliver’s abilities and is even more formidable than before.
Each book in the series finds Oliver traveling back in time to maintain the integrity of historical events. This time, he goes back to meet Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo in order to finish the recipe for a magical Elixir, although his motivation is saving Esther from dying due to time-travel sickness. It just so happens that creating the Elixir and saving her life will also save history and the future existence of everyone on earth.
Oliver is always helped by other seers and minor characters from the past. Every moment in time has a school for seers, and they’re always stepping up to help Oliver uncover clues for his mission. The story reveals another famous person in history who was secretly a seer. Additionally, the author introduces the possibility that a seer might have been corrupted and is working with the Obsidians. Obviously, this adds another layer of conflict and doubt to Oliver’s quest, as he questions the motivations of some allies. By the way, the truth about Oliver’s parents is finally revealed.
What didn’t work as well:
This book is the third in the series, and you should read the previous two books first. They explain the seer powers and how things have evolved to this point. Many sequels in other series recap previous events from earlier books, but The Obsidians assumes readers already have important knowledge from the past.
The Final Verdict:
The search for an Elixir to save mankind. Readers should read the series from the beginning, as this book continues the tale. Lovers of history, science, and magic should enjoy this book.
January 29, 2025
Bé, bé, el tercer llibre de la saga de l'Escola de vidents està cremant ia més passa una cosa que entristeix tothom a l'escola, ja que Ester es posa malalta de la malaltia de viatjar en el temps. Quan el professor Amatista explica a Oliver què li passa a la seva amiga, no li ho diu tot, perquè en aquell moment no ho ha de fer. Més endavant tots sabem que la propera missió d'Oliver i els seus amics és buscar l'Elixir i han de viatjar molt enrere en el temps per aconseguir-ho i donar-lo a Ester perquè es curi ella i tot el que s'ha d'arreglar en prendre'l. No diré res més perquè el llibre té uns girs fantàstics que et deixen amb la boca oberta perquè són molt inesperats. En definitiva, és un llibre i una saga súper interessant i que m'ha fet anar a dormir de matinada amb els tres llibres que he llegit i resulta que hi ha un quart llibre que no està traduït... hauré de treure la pols al meu anglès i llegir-lo perquè he de continuar fins al final.
February 23, 2022
Outstanding Read!!!
It's amazing how Morgan Rice continues to captive her audience. Her book are a readers marriage made in heaven. Great series that doesn't take forever to get to the subject matter. I'm sure that it Morgan Rice books were offered to an individual that claims to hate reading; they would sing a different tune. She ranks up the with the best fantasy authors. Robert Jordan, Terry Brooks, Terry Goodkind, Raymond Fiest, Anne Rice and Morgan Rice not particularly in that order. If the satisfaction of finishing a book is important to you as a reader Morgan Rice is your best choice to start with. Short chapters that demand the readers attention. At less she has kept me as a faithful patron...
It's amazing how Morgan Rice continues to captive her audience. Her book are a readers marriage made in heaven. Great series that doesn't take forever to get to the subject matter. I'm sure that it Morgan Rice books were offered to an individual that claims to hate reading; they would sing a different tune. She ranks up the with the best fantasy authors. Robert Jordan, Terry Brooks, Terry Goodkind, Raymond Fiest, Anne Rice and Morgan Rice not particularly in that order. If the satisfaction of finishing a book is important to you as a reader Morgan Rice is your best choice to start with. Short chapters that demand the readers attention. At less she has kept me as a faithful patron...
April 3, 2019
More great adventure and fantasy!
Oliver Blue and his companions are searching for the Elixer to save Elizabeth’s life. It takes them through portals into other times as they track clues and meet unexpected people. Everywhere they are go they are pursued by Oliver’s step-brother Chris and his dark seer team, who are bent on killing Oliver and assuming control of the universe.
This book is a suspenseful and exciting read. It keeps you on the edge of your seat! I received a free copy but my review is honest and voluntary. I couldn't put it down until I finished it!
Oliver Blue and his companions are searching for the Elixer to save Elizabeth’s life. It takes them through portals into other times as they track clues and meet unexpected people. Everywhere they are go they are pursued by Oliver’s step-brother Chris and his dark seer team, who are bent on killing Oliver and assuming control of the universe.
This book is a suspenseful and exciting read. It keeps you on the edge of your seat! I received a free copy but my review is honest and voluntary. I couldn't put it down until I finished it!
December 7, 2024
This is a good sequel that features Oliver Blue in yet another thrilling storyline full of magic, combat, and love. He and his group of friends travel back in time to 16th century Italy in order to craft the Elixir which will save girlfriend Esther's life. They are upheld by the Obsidians, a group of dark magic students from a competing school, and Oliver once again has to face his brother Chris.
The appearances of Michelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci are a bit farfetched, but it's an enjoyable read nevertheless.
The appearances of Michelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci are a bit farfetched, but it's an enjoyable read nevertheless.
September 2, 2025
The story line on this one just fell a bit boat. It was still a bit interesting to want to know what the book has but it’s not exciting and the action is just meh. The second book did so much better to give you the excitement during the action and keep you at least slightly captivated. I can honestly say I don’t remember parts of this because my brain got a bit bored. I’ll be finishing off the series because there is something just interesting enough at the end that made me want to know how it ends.
April 2, 2019
I was lucky enough to be given an ARC of this book and I will say that it is a great read.
Oliver Blue has a mission but has to survive Italy in the past...no spoilers.
It's a well-written story, filled with adventure and tension. It's a battle between good and evil, and choices.
The characters are portrayed well and fit the tale. It's fantasy fiction so it's perfect for suspended disbelief.
Enjoyable and entertaining.
A recommended read to lovers of YA fantasy.
Oliver Blue has a mission but has to survive Italy in the past...no spoilers.
It's a well-written story, filled with adventure and tension. It's a battle between good and evil, and choices.
The characters are portrayed well and fit the tale. It's fantasy fiction so it's perfect for suspended disbelief.
Enjoyable and entertaining.
A recommended read to lovers of YA fantasy.
August 27, 2023
This series, while I get that it's geared towards a younger audience, got less and less interesting for me over time. I like the blending of elements that are clearly borrowed from other novels--such as His Dark Materials--but the simplistic driving forces on the characters eventually got old (that is to say, Oliver makes very few of his own decisions and a lot of what he does is entirely motivated by "follow the plot") and so with this third one, I'm putting the series down.
August 19, 2025
I quit a third of the way through this book, although I did read the first two books to the end. This one was just too much. An 11 year old that is thoroughly in love? Everything repeated over and over (How much does Chris hate his brother, Oliver? How impressed is Oliver with Professor Amethyst?). I know the book is written for younger readers, but even they don't need to be told over and over and over and over...
The storyline is good, this telling of the story is not for me.
The storyline is good, this telling of the story is not for me.
April 17, 2019
OMG. Another smash for Morgan Rice. This book was an amazing experience. Just takes the series up another notch. It seems to be like a fine wine it just keeps getting better and better. Mrs Rice might want to beware soon people will be mentioning her and JK Rowling in the same sentence. Truly a must read can not wait to read the next installment. If you like fantastic books check it out.
April 18, 2021
This book is really amazing. The characterisation is awesome. Chris had shown compassion even though for a second. Oliver got jealous of the parallel Oliver, gave him more common human feelings. There is always a vivid and beautiful description of the place,they are in. Each character has their own importance.
June 12, 2022
Okaaay, ahora este viaje en el tiempo fue para conocer a Michaelangelo y Leonardo Da Vinci para hacer una elixir mágico. Me gusta, todo el desarrollo de la historia. Creo que, a pesar de que ya tengo 22, mi niña de 11 años está feliz por leer estos libros.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 7, 2019
Loving this series. It did seem to end too soon.
The story grabs you from the start making it very hard to put down.
The story grabs you from the start making it very hard to put down.
April 25, 2019
THE OBSIDIANS (Oliver Blue and The School for Seers—Book Three)
Morgan Rice
I really enjoyed this book. Now at book three this series is really coming into its own & the characters are great.
Morgan Rice
I really enjoyed this book. Now at book three this series is really coming into its own & the characters are great.
August 24, 2020
A fun and brilliant read. Will keep you hooked till the end. The way all the characters are potrayed and they also bring to life the great men of our history is something worth the read. Spectacular!
February 14, 2021
Not Harry Potter
Nice quick read. Tweenagers will enjoy it. Perhaps less brutality is in order. Easy read for amusement and a cup of hot chocolate.
Nice quick read. Tweenagers will enjoy it. Perhaps less brutality is in order. Easy read for amusement and a cup of hot chocolate.
June 27, 2021
I love this book!! It just keep me interested on what's coming next! Such a fun book
September 27, 2022
Facile da leggere and molto interessante. Un grande avventura dove incontrano dei personaggi più famosi del mondo.
November 14, 2023
really fun series for driving/walkies. particuarly liked this book introducing da Vinci and Michelangelo!
December 30, 2023
Loved this series
November 9, 2024
More magic and action. Good vs evil. Brother vs brother. Friends, family and a spark of hope….
My kids and I are looking forward to reading book 4.
My kids and I are looking forward to reading book 4.
January 4, 2025
Me encanta la manera de incluir personajes de la historia, en este caso Miguel Angel y da Vinci
August 14, 2019
This book 3 of the series sees the characters developing their own stations in life and as well the suspense and story line begins to take on a life of its own. This book is full of action, suspense, historical tidbits added in (which I love and find fascinating), and keeps you wanting to read more as each chapter ends. A truly good book.
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