Reviewed by Carmen Tenorio for Readers' Favorite:

The Pandora’s Box by L.S. Franco centers on nerdy high school freshman Liam Hale, whose life is irrevocably altered when he inherits his late mother's covert mission: to defend Earth and its twin planets across seven parallel universes according to an apocalyptic prophecy.

Liam must locate an ancient artifact with the help of his crew—his closest friend Ada, two impish twin witches, and a mage apprentice. Together, they must offset the negativity of the prophecy while deciphering its meaning. However, the journey is fraught with peril as they face dangerous situations, obstacles, and missions that put their lives and friendships at risk.

Their quest takes them to haunted locations where they encounter nefarious beings and face off against Winifred Montgomery, the diabolical archenemy who seeks to exploit malevolent magic to fulfill a sinister prediction. Can Liam and his friends prevent an unavoidable catastrophe and save the megaverse from a doomsday scenario?

The Pandora’s Box is the first installment of a well-written Christian dark fantasy trilogy that delivers its fair share of drama, intrigue, and surprises. The language is accessible and enjoyable for both younger readers and adults, while the pacing ranges from medium to fast, with action-packed sequences throughout.

L.S. Franco's skillful world-building, clever wordplay, and vivid descriptions bring depth, humor, and inventiveness to the narrative. The characters are richly developed, with distinct physical and personality traits, flaws, and compelling arcs that make the story emotionally resonant and immersive. Themes of bravery, friendship, love, sacrifice, power, dishonesty, good versus evil, benevolence, faith, and maturity intertwine to create a multifaceted interdimensional adventure.

Fantasy fans should keep an eye on the gifted L.S. Franco. Her creative, contemporary, and adaptable writing style offers hours of joy, excitement, and thrills. The Pandora’s Box is an engrossing read from start to finish.