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Amari and the Night Brothers
by B.B. Alston
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
When Amari receives an invitation to join a special summer camp her beloved brother once attended, she jumps at the opportunity and discovers a whole new world of supernatural beings. It turns out her brother was a hero in this world, and now he's MIA. Amari sets forth to find him, but realises her own supernatural affinity is something far dangerous than she could have imagined.
Okay, this book is just brilliant! It set my little kid magic loving soul on fire, and I wish I was 20 years younger reading this for the first time as, as good as it was reading as an adult, this is just the perfect book for kids looking for a magical adventure.
Amari is a brilliant character - smart, strong, and full of love for her new friends and her brother. She's not afraid to stand up to bullies (and there's lot of them, children and adult alike) and I just admired her spirit and tenacity so much. I really appreciate that amidst all of the magic and wonder in this book, the story also allowed Amari to discuss things like racial prejudice as well such as how she's treated for being a Black girl, as well as because of where she's from (the Projects).
I loved some of the magical elements in this book like all of the different departments that were just described so well, from the results of a stun gun that tickles people into submission and shoes that allowed people to walk on air. Not to mention my favourite - magical elevators all with their own personalities and quirks (gotta love Mischief!).
I loved where this book went, and while I wasn't surprised by some of the outcomes, I'm excited to read the next book when it's out.
If you are a past HP fan or like books such as Nevermoor, or Magisterium books, this is perfect!