- Graphic Novels
- Ages 10–14
- Fantasy
The Rema Chronicles: Kingdom of Water
Book 2 of 2 in The Rema ChroniclesView the full series
A direct continuation of The Rema Chronicles, with Tabby stranded in Rema and searching for a way back while following clues linked to her father. Best for readers already invested in the first book's fantasy world and mystery.
- Best for10–14
- FormatGraphic
- Length240 pp
- Read aloud~1 hr55 min
The vibe
What it’s like.
Style
- Conversational
Tone
- Adventurous
- Exciting
- Suspenseful
- Thought provoking
- Bittersweet
Themes
Experience meters
What’s it about?
The story.
Kingdom of Water continues Tabby's story after the events of Realm of the Blue Mist. Rema's portals no longer work for her, but she has not given up on finding a way back to her own world. Her father's last words point her towards another mystery, while the history and politics of Rema become more complicated. Amy Kim Kibuishi's second volume deepens the series' cross-world fantasy, adding water-kingdom imagery, dangerous secrets and continuing emotional pressure around Tabby's father. This is not a standalone entry point: it depends on the first book's setup and should be recommended after Realm of the Blue Mist. It extends a valuable graphic-novel pathway for older readers who want richly illustrated fantasy with mystery, peril and light romance rather than simple episodic adventure.
Fit check
Right for your child?
Where it lands by age
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- Best fit · 10–14
- Read aloud · 10–14
- Independent · 10–14
Prose load
Moderate
Visual support
Very high
Reluctant-reader friendly
Very
Read-aloud quality
Patchy
Works well for
- Reluctant readers
Preview before sharing if a child is sensitive to: death of parent, grief, violence, scary imagery.
Bedtime suitability
2 / 5 · Better outside bedtime
Sensitive-child
3 / 5 · Mostly fine
Graphic intensity
2 / 5 · Mild
Best for
- Fantasy graphic novel
- Series follow up
- Portal world
- Water kingdom
- Older primary
Avoid if
- Has not read book 1
- Sensitive to parent death
- Wants low peril
- Under 10
Particularly good for children who are…
- Bereavement
- Reluctant reader
- Single parent family
- Anxiety and worry
In the classroom
How it works in school.
A lush romantic-fantasy graphic-novel series — a reluctant-reader pick for older readers.
A book children love that happens to support school — never a stand-in for the texts a class is taught with. Reviewed for the classroom · June 2026.
Why it lands
Why they love it.
Why kids love it
The specific weight is being stranded — Tabby unable to use Rema's portals home, her father's last words pointing toward another mystery, water-kingdom politics getting more complicated. The second Rema Chronicles for the reader committed to Tabby's search.
- Secret world
- Surviving danger
- Being special or chosen
- Adventure and freedom
Why parents love it
The Kibuishi Rema Chronicles sequel — cross-world fantasy deepening, water-kingdom imagery added, mystery and light romance continuing. Not a standalone entry; depends on Realm of the Blue Mist. Strong continuation for older readers.
- Beautiful illustrations
- Conversation starter
- Quick to read
In the series
The Rema Chronicles.
2 books · open the series →
About the author & illustrator
Amy Kim Kibuishi.
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Lateral matches. Same shelf, different texture.
Come into this from…
Easier or preparing reads — perfect lead-ins.
Where to go next…
Escalation reads — a step up in scale, silliness, or stakes.
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