“The most prominent theme focuses on the environment. Pollution is the biggest commentary explored as its harmful effects have put this world (and earth) at risk while also being what caused these magical beings to go extinct on earth many years ago. Worth opens up a discussion about climate change with various characters who have different beliefs about how to act towards it. The prophecy weaves throughout the story as the three friends have to live up to this destiny they're presented with while Worth explores various people who do and don't believe the prophecy is real and can make a difference.
The friends face various dangers that make up an epic quest before the story segues into a school setting. The creeds and lessons taught encourage the students and readers to leave behind a better world, to create harmony with each other, and to take responsibility. Each lesson is derived from a message of peace and change. An assortment of characters appears along the way with minotaurs, dragons, selkies, gnomes, talking animals, and more that play into how the story progresses. The three friends have distinctive and vivid personalities with each having their own role and with their own destiny to achieve. Each is fighting their own demons and issues which affect their dynamics with each other. This includes some relationship drama as unrequited feelings and anger cause some tension between them. They're ordinary youngsters who have flaws and who can make a change if they choose to do so. The Secret Realm is a magical adventure that focuses on the fight for the environment with a commentary on pollution, extinction, and climate change while exploring a story of friendship, destiny, and the struggle to save the world.” Liz Konkel
– Readers Favorite