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Race to the Sun
by Rebecca Roanhorse
Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher and Netgalley. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: Race to the Sun
Author: Rebecca Roanhorse
Book Series: Standalone so far
Rating: 5/5
Diversity: Native American main and side characters and lore.
Publication Date: January 14, 2020
Genre: MG Fantasy
Recommended Age: 12+ (some violence, some slightly scary moments)
Publisher: Rick Riordan Presents
Pages: 320
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Synopsis: Lately, seventh grader Nizhoni Begay has been able to detect monsters, like that man in the fancy suit who was in the bleachers at her basketball game. Turns out he's Mr. Charles, her dad's new boss at the oil and gas company, and he's alarmingly interested in Nizhoni and her brother, Mac, their Navajo heritage, and the legend of the Hero Twins. Nizhoni knows he's a threat, but her father won't believe her.
When Dad disappears the next day, leaving behind a message that says "Run!", the siblings and Nizhoni's best friend, Davery, are thrust into a rescue mission that can only be accomplished with the help of Diné Holy People, all disguised as quirky characters. Their aid will come at a price: the kids must pass a series of trials in which it seems like nature itself is out to kill them. If Nizhoni, Mac, and Davery can reach the House of the Sun, they will be outfitted with what they need to defeat the ancient monsters Mr. Charles has unleashed. But it will take more than weapons for Nizhoni to become the hero she was destined to be . . .
Timeless themes such as the importance of family and respect for the land resonate in this funny, fast-paced, and exciting quest adventure set in the American Southwest.
Review: Oh my god, let’s talk about THIS BOOK. It was AMAZING! I loved the Native American rep in this, I loved how the lore was so effortlessly interwoven in this read, I loved how the characters were developed and how the world was built. The writing was phenomenal and the pacing was on key. The book is an amazing adventure and I loved every minute of it. I loved being in Nizhoni’s mind and I loved how the author snuck in references in the book about the harm that pipelines and other oil industry moves have on the land and environment.
I feel that this book is very well rounded, I read it in about 2 hours, but for fairness sakes I will say that the end fight scene was a bit chaotic for me to read and I wished that there was more of this book. I think the author has an amazing talent for writing and I want her to continue with Nizhoni’s adventures. Also, I need to know what happened to “the other kids”.
Verdict: Amazing read and definitely worth it! Seriously, go read it!
Book: Race to the Sun
Author: Rebecca Roanhorse
Book Series: Standalone so far
Rating: 5/5
Diversity: Native American main and side characters and lore.
Publication Date: January 14, 2020
Genre: MG Fantasy
Recommended Age: 12+ (some violence, some slightly scary moments)
Publisher: Rick Riordan Presents
Pages: 320
Amazon Link
Synopsis: Lately, seventh grader Nizhoni Begay has been able to detect monsters, like that man in the fancy suit who was in the bleachers at her basketball game. Turns out he's Mr. Charles, her dad's new boss at the oil and gas company, and he's alarmingly interested in Nizhoni and her brother, Mac, their Navajo heritage, and the legend of the Hero Twins. Nizhoni knows he's a threat, but her father won't believe her.
When Dad disappears the next day, leaving behind a message that says "Run!", the siblings and Nizhoni's best friend, Davery, are thrust into a rescue mission that can only be accomplished with the help of Diné Holy People, all disguised as quirky characters. Their aid will come at a price: the kids must pass a series of trials in which it seems like nature itself is out to kill them. If Nizhoni, Mac, and Davery can reach the House of the Sun, they will be outfitted with what they need to defeat the ancient monsters Mr. Charles has unleashed. But it will take more than weapons for Nizhoni to become the hero she was destined to be . . .
Timeless themes such as the importance of family and respect for the land resonate in this funny, fast-paced, and exciting quest adventure set in the American Southwest.
Review: Oh my god, let’s talk about THIS BOOK. It was AMAZING! I loved the Native American rep in this, I loved how the lore was so effortlessly interwoven in this read, I loved how the characters were developed and how the world was built. The writing was phenomenal and the pacing was on key. The book is an amazing adventure and I loved every minute of it. I loved being in Nizhoni’s mind and I loved how the author snuck in references in the book about the harm that pipelines and other oil industry moves have on the land and environment.
I feel that this book is very well rounded, I read it in about 2 hours, but for fairness sakes I will say that the end fight scene was a bit chaotic for me to read and I wished that there was more of this book. I think the author has an amazing talent for writing and I want her to continue with Nizhoni’s adventures. Also, I need to know what happened to “the other kids”.
Verdict: Amazing read and definitely worth it! Seriously, go read it!