From Back Cover: Jovis and the Princess Jocosta, along with her faithful companion Scrag, have finally reached Monsterwood. Jocosta heads off in search of the Mani Depu, a holy place hidden within the jungle, where she will be anointed Queen. Meanwhile, Jovis, wandering alone, is captured by a ragtag, Monster guerilla force and discovers that his own family is involved in plans for a rebellion. After encountering a vicious Gorgasaur, Scrag is almost killed, while the Princess is taken hostage by the rebels. Still being held captive, Jocosta convinces Jovis to free her and help guide her to Mani Depu. What will happen when they get there... and what awful price will the rebel Mahru pay if Tiberius learns of Jocosta's whereabouts and sends his legions of Zumari to Monsterwood for a final showdown?
Book 2 picks up the action in Magog City with the search for Princess Jocosta in full force, unaware that Princess Jocosta, Scrag, and Jovis are actually about to take separate paths inside of Monsterwood. After the Princess and Jovis are reunited and there causes are joined, the meaning of this volume's subtitle becomes clear and we are launched into what will be a raucous third act in volume 3.
The creative team remains solid, with the story and Steve Ellis' beautiful illustration remaining in sync and keeping the story moving forward.