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The Storm Runner
by J.C. Cervantes
Disclaimer: I received an earc from NetGalley. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Rating: 5/5
Publication Date: September 18, 2018
Genre: MG Fantasy
Recommended Age: 10+ (violence, slightly mature scenes)
Pages: 448
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Synopsis: A contemporary adventure based on Maya mythology from Rick Riordan Presents!
Zane Obispo spends every day exploring the sleeping volcano in his backyard. "The Beast," as he calls it, is the one place where he can escape other kids, who make fun of him because he has a limp and walks with a cane.
After a twin-engine plane crashes into The Beast, a mysterious girl named Brooks shows up at Zane's doorstep, insisting that they meet at the volcano, where she will reveal a terrible secret. Zane agrees, mostly because beautiful girls like her don't usually talk to him. Brooks tells him that the volcano is actually a centuries-old prison for the Maya god of death, whose destiny is directly tied to Zane's. No way, Zane thinks. He's just a thirteen-year old nobody, and destiny or no destiny, he wants nothing to do with any of it, especially some god of death.
But Brooks opens his eyes to the truth: magic, monsters, and gods are real, and Zane is at the center of an ancient prophecy that could mean the destruction of the world.Suddenly finding himself entangled in a web of dangerous secrets, Zane embarks on a quest that will take him far from home and test him to the very core.
Feisty heroes, tricky gods, murderous demons, and spirited giants are just some of the pleasures that await in this fresh and funny take on Maya mythology, as rich and delicious as a mug of authentic hot chocolate.
I’ve only read the first book of the Rick Riordan series but damn I got so many Rick Riordan vibes while reading this book! It was truly amazing! I felt like the characters were vivid and developed, the plot was developed and intriguing, and the pacing was on point. The whole story made me learn and appreciate so much more about the Maya culture and now I want more!
However, I do feel it’s a bit longer than most middle grade books and a little more mature than the one’s I’ve read before, so just be sure your child can handle it or that you’re on hand to explain some of the more mature scenes.
Verdict: A book that is absolutely amazing.
Rating: 5/5
Publication Date: September 18, 2018
Genre: MG Fantasy
Recommended Age: 10+ (violence, slightly mature scenes)
Pages: 448
Author Website
Amazon Link
Synopsis: A contemporary adventure based on Maya mythology from Rick Riordan Presents!
Zane Obispo spends every day exploring the sleeping volcano in his backyard. "The Beast," as he calls it, is the one place where he can escape other kids, who make fun of him because he has a limp and walks with a cane.
After a twin-engine plane crashes into The Beast, a mysterious girl named Brooks shows up at Zane's doorstep, insisting that they meet at the volcano, where she will reveal a terrible secret. Zane agrees, mostly because beautiful girls like her don't usually talk to him. Brooks tells him that the volcano is actually a centuries-old prison for the Maya god of death, whose destiny is directly tied to Zane's. No way, Zane thinks. He's just a thirteen-year old nobody, and destiny or no destiny, he wants nothing to do with any of it, especially some god of death.
But Brooks opens his eyes to the truth: magic, monsters, and gods are real, and Zane is at the center of an ancient prophecy that could mean the destruction of the world.Suddenly finding himself entangled in a web of dangerous secrets, Zane embarks on a quest that will take him far from home and test him to the very core.
Feisty heroes, tricky gods, murderous demons, and spirited giants are just some of the pleasures that await in this fresh and funny take on Maya mythology, as rich and delicious as a mug of authentic hot chocolate.
I’ve only read the first book of the Rick Riordan series but damn I got so many Rick Riordan vibes while reading this book! It was truly amazing! I felt like the characters were vivid and developed, the plot was developed and intriguing, and the pacing was on point. The whole story made me learn and appreciate so much more about the Maya culture and now I want more!
However, I do feel it’s a bit longer than most middle grade books and a little more mature than the one’s I’ve read before, so just be sure your child can handle it or that you’re on hand to explain some of the more mature scenes.
Verdict: A book that is absolutely amazing.