Just like Jon Spiro in the previous book, Opal Koboi proves to be a very worthy adversary for Artemis, especially with Artemis being hamstrung by his amnesia.

It is a testament to Colfer's ability that he is able to learn from each previous novel, remove all of the faulty parts, and improve on the other parts that were already working just fine. And Colfer also manages to extend the magic system in subtle ways, providing a greater depth in world building if you care to look. The story is more complex and convoluted than ever before, and yet it is conveyed in a fashion that is easily understood and appreciated. This is a fun story, made that much better because every facet from the previous novels has been improved on. That said, the fairy world has not forgotten the infamous Artemis Fowl, particularly his arch nemesis Opal Koboi who has somehow managed to escape prison and is bent on revenge at any cost. Artemis is still suffering from amnesia and lost all knowledge of the fairy underworld, But, true to form, he continues to pursue his many and varied illegal conquests with his trusty bodyguard Butler at his side. The story picks up some time after the events of the third book. Each book in this series has been better than the last, and the Opal Deception is no different, building on the events from the three previous books to tell an intriguing stories involving a bunch of characters we really love. Artemis Fowl and the Opal Deception is the fourth book in the Artemis Fowl series, and it showcases Fowl's uncanny ability to always find a special kind of trouble.

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