The Whisperwicks: The Impossible Trials

Published on 10 April 2025 at 09:43

The Whisperwicks: The Impossible Trials

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by Jordan Lees

★★★★

Review

If you loved the first Whisperwicks book, you’ll be thrilled to know that Impossible Trials is just as magical—maybe even more! I preordered it the moment I could because I couldn’t wait to dive back into the twisting, turning roads of Wreathenwold. And guess what? Jordan Lees didn’t disappoint!

Even though my memory of a few details from the first book was a bit hazy, the beginning of The Impossible Trials gently reminded me of everything I needed to know. It was like returning to an old favorite dream and I was soon completely hooked!

The relationship between Benjamiah and Elizabella remains a highlight for me - their contrasting personalities continue to complement each other wonderfully. HOWEVER the new character Mea adds a new dynamic and layer of mystery which kept me questioning her true intentions throughout the book! 😰

Each of the Impossible Trials is better than the last, and by the third trial, I couldn’t put the book down. From diving into the depths of poppet-infested waters water to avoiding the deadly attacks of ceiling-dwelling murderers, the trials were exciting, weird, magical, and a little bit dangerous—everything you want from a Wreathenwold adventure.

As the story wrapped up, I realised there are still lots of secrets waiting to be uncovered, which makes me even more excited for Whisperwicks 3, coming in Spring 2026. This is a definite must-read for fantasy lovers, and I really hope Jordan Lees continues to bless us with even more magical stories (within and beyond Wreathenwold) in the future!

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At a glance

Author: Jordan Lees

Cover artist: Vivienne To

Release Date: 8th February 2018

Book type: Chapter, 384 pages

Reader level: Confident reader, Shared read 8+

Overview

This story starts with Benjamiah Creek returning to the mysterious labyrinth world, once again guided by the curious and clever Ariadne. It isn’t long before he’s swept up into a daring new quest—to save the children of Wreathenwold who’ve been mysteriously snatched away. With danger around every corner, Benjamiah teams up with old friend Elizabella Cotton and a few surprising new faces to face the Impossible Trials—magical challenges that test not just bravery, but friendship, loyalty, and smarts.