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Disclaimer: I received this book for free from the publishing company. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Rating: 3/5
Publication Date: November 30, 2016
Genre: Mystery/Suspense
Recommended Age: 16+ (war, violence, disease, mystery)
Pages: 462
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Synopsis: In the mid-nineteenth century, on moorland farms, overlooking the border village of Biddulph in North Staffordshire England; a young girl, Rosalind Barker seeks to find the origin of the initials she discovered up on the boughs of an Elm tree. Her inquisitive nature, with added expectations of adventure, from the help of her brother John, leads her to many mysterious findings to further enticement, conveyed within the early part of the book. The tale then wends on to reveal the life of these two young girls who carved that dedication, upon this tree.' So from then on, two hundred years before, their story begins with a childish mishap, which from then on is the seal for eternal love. Later, approaching turbulent times; the English Civil war has a determined travail for both of them, a misadventure, with good will intentions lead on to recriminations and secrecy. All this is set within this turbulent period, made worse by the pestilence of the plague that affected this area of Biddulph in North Staffordshire, causing indiscriminate decimation to so many. What is the mysterious secret and findings that lead Rosalind relentlessly to pursue the story of those children two hundred years before? All along feeling a connection to that other world of mystery, sorrow, and most of all love between two young girls, that will forever remain in her heart, from the first findings of those initials explained in this intriguing tale, Upon this tree.' A final note; verses, often poetic, are occasionally used to enhance and entice the reader to venture further with expectation and intrigue.
I quite liked this book. I thought it was really well written and poetically beautiful. I felt the characters were well developed and the story was as well. I also feel that the book did well transitioning throughout many different time frames.
However, I do feel that the pacing is really slow and it sometimes makes the book feel unbearable. I also feel that the book is too long and that it could have been broken up into two or three smaller books.
Verdict: A well done poetic book.
Rating: 3/5
Publication Date: November 30, 2016
Genre: Mystery/Suspense
Recommended Age: 16+ (war, violence, disease, mystery)
Pages: 462
Author Website
Amazon Link
Synopsis: In the mid-nineteenth century, on moorland farms, overlooking the border village of Biddulph in North Staffordshire England; a young girl, Rosalind Barker seeks to find the origin of the initials she discovered up on the boughs of an Elm tree. Her inquisitive nature, with added expectations of adventure, from the help of her brother John, leads her to many mysterious findings to further enticement, conveyed within the early part of the book. The tale then wends on to reveal the life of these two young girls who carved that dedication, upon this tree.' So from then on, two hundred years before, their story begins with a childish mishap, which from then on is the seal for eternal love. Later, approaching turbulent times; the English Civil war has a determined travail for both of them, a misadventure, with good will intentions lead on to recriminations and secrecy. All this is set within this turbulent period, made worse by the pestilence of the plague that affected this area of Biddulph in North Staffordshire, causing indiscriminate decimation to so many. What is the mysterious secret and findings that lead Rosalind relentlessly to pursue the story of those children two hundred years before? All along feeling a connection to that other world of mystery, sorrow, and most of all love between two young girls, that will forever remain in her heart, from the first findings of those initials explained in this intriguing tale, Upon this tree.' A final note; verses, often poetic, are occasionally used to enhance and entice the reader to venture further with expectation and intrigue.
I quite liked this book. I thought it was really well written and poetically beautiful. I felt the characters were well developed and the story was as well. I also feel that the book did well transitioning throughout many different time frames.
However, I do feel that the pacing is really slow and it sometimes makes the book feel unbearable. I also feel that the book is too long and that it could have been broken up into two or three smaller books.
Verdict: A well done poetic book.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Rating: 4.5/5
Publication Date: November 1, 2018
Genre: YA Paranormal
Recommended Age: 15+ (violence, slight gore)
Pages: 400
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Synopsis: Three sisters, together for the first time since birth: Nessa Kurland, a werewolf with powers she has learned to control. Delphine, who grew up knowing there was more to their family's story than was being said. And finally: the chimera, a construction of their father's lab, whose very existence threatens them all.
Now that all three live at their father's property and laboratory facility in the Pacific Northwest, what will the family's future hold?
Nessa has begun summoning a new skill that she does not understand: halos of color are appearing around people and animals, but what do they mean? And why are the darkest shadows surrounding Delphine?
Who are the kids that lurk in the dark corners of the woods? Are there other wolves and shifters that Nessa doesn't know about?
Daniel Host, Nessa's father, has called together a group of special researchers and scientists to view the ultimate creation. All eyes are on him.
This was a nice surprise to find at my old home. I enjoyed this book as much (probably more) than the last book and I think this series is really good. The characters are well developed, the conflicts feel realistic and the story still has that classic werewolf feel. The book is really well done.
However, I do feel that there are some moments where the pacing slows down and I feel that the story is a bit too predictable in some places.
Verdict: If you’re into werewolves, this is your book!
Rating: 4.5/5
Publication Date: November 1, 2018
Genre: YA Paranormal
Recommended Age: 15+ (violence, slight gore)
Pages: 400
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Synopsis: Three sisters, together for the first time since birth: Nessa Kurland, a werewolf with powers she has learned to control. Delphine, who grew up knowing there was more to their family's story than was being said. And finally: the chimera, a construction of their father's lab, whose very existence threatens them all.
Now that all three live at their father's property and laboratory facility in the Pacific Northwest, what will the family's future hold?
Nessa has begun summoning a new skill that she does not understand: halos of color are appearing around people and animals, but what do they mean? And why are the darkest shadows surrounding Delphine?
Who are the kids that lurk in the dark corners of the woods? Are there other wolves and shifters that Nessa doesn't know about?
Daniel Host, Nessa's father, has called together a group of special researchers and scientists to view the ultimate creation. All eyes are on him.
This was a nice surprise to find at my old home. I enjoyed this book as much (probably more) than the last book and I think this series is really good. The characters are well developed, the conflicts feel realistic and the story still has that classic werewolf feel. The book is really well done.
However, I do feel that there are some moments where the pacing slows down and I feel that the story is a bit too predictable in some places.
Verdict: If you’re into werewolves, this is your book!
Disclaimer: I received these books from netgalley. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Rating: 3/5
Publication Date: May 21, 2016
Genre: YA Dystopian
Recommended Age: u/n as DNFed
Pages: 204
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Synopsis: They said it was extremely hard to get. They said it wasn't airborne. They said there was nothing to fear. They were wrong. Seventeen-year-old Elaan Woodson was supposed to be one of the lucky ones. She got one of the few spots in the subterranean protection unit designed to keep select scientists, military officials and their families safe from the deadly virus ravaging the world above. But, how lucky are you really when the people in charge and those you love keep secrets from you? While Elaan has heard that what you don't know can't hurt you, she's beginning to think otherwise. And she should...
I had to end up DNF-ing this book because I just felt that the book moved too slowly for me and I just couldn’t connect with any of the characters. There was a lot going on in the book as well and in my opinion I just wouldn’t be happy with the book if I forced myself to continue it. Unfortunately I also requested the other books in this series so I’ll have to DNF them too.
Verdict: DNFed
Rating: 3/5
Publication Date: May 21, 2016
Genre: YA Dystopian
Recommended Age: u/n as DNFed
Pages: 204
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Synopsis: They said it was extremely hard to get. They said it wasn't airborne. They said there was nothing to fear. They were wrong. Seventeen-year-old Elaan Woodson was supposed to be one of the lucky ones. She got one of the few spots in the subterranean protection unit designed to keep select scientists, military officials and their families safe from the deadly virus ravaging the world above. But, how lucky are you really when the people in charge and those you love keep secrets from you? While Elaan has heard that what you don't know can't hurt you, she's beginning to think otherwise. And she should...
I had to end up DNF-ing this book because I just felt that the book moved too slowly for me and I just couldn’t connect with any of the characters. There was a lot going on in the book as well and in my opinion I just wouldn’t be happy with the book if I forced myself to continue it. Unfortunately I also requested the other books in this series so I’ll have to DNF them too.
Verdict: DNFed
Disclaimer: I received these books from netgalley. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Rating: 3/5
Publication Date: May 21, 2016
Genre: YA Dystopian
Recommended Age: u/n as DNFed
Pages: 204
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Synopsis: They said it was extremely hard to get. They said it wasn't airborne. They said there was nothing to fear. They were wrong. Seventeen-year-old Elaan Woodson was supposed to be one of the lucky ones. She got one of the few spots in the subterranean protection unit designed to keep select scientists, military officials and their families safe from the deadly virus ravaging the world above. But, how lucky are you really when the people in charge and those you love keep secrets from you? While Elaan has heard that what you don't know can't hurt you, she's beginning to think otherwise. And she should...
I had to end up DNF-ing this book because I just felt that the book moved too slowly for me and I just couldn’t connect with any of the characters. There was a lot going on in the book as well and in my opinion I just wouldn’t be happy with the book if I forced myself to continue it. Unfortunately I also requested the other books in this series so I’ll have to DNF them too.
Verdict: DNFed
Rating: 3/5
Publication Date: May 21, 2016
Genre: YA Dystopian
Recommended Age: u/n as DNFed
Pages: 204
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Synopsis: They said it was extremely hard to get. They said it wasn't airborne. They said there was nothing to fear. They were wrong. Seventeen-year-old Elaan Woodson was supposed to be one of the lucky ones. She got one of the few spots in the subterranean protection unit designed to keep select scientists, military officials and their families safe from the deadly virus ravaging the world above. But, how lucky are you really when the people in charge and those you love keep secrets from you? While Elaan has heard that what you don't know can't hurt you, she's beginning to think otherwise. And she should...
I had to end up DNF-ing this book because I just felt that the book moved too slowly for me and I just couldn’t connect with any of the characters. There was a lot going on in the book as well and in my opinion I just wouldn’t be happy with the book if I forced myself to continue it. Unfortunately I also requested the other books in this series so I’ll have to DNF them too.
Verdict: DNFed
Disclaimer: I received these books from netgalley. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Rating: 3/5
Publication Date: May 21, 2016
Genre: YA Dystopian
Recommended Age: u/n as DNFed
Pages: 204
Author Website
Amazon Link
Synopsis: They said it was extremely hard to get. They said it wasn't airborne. They said there was nothing to fear. They were wrong. Seventeen-year-old Elaan Woodson was supposed to be one of the lucky ones. She got one of the few spots in the subterranean protection unit designed to keep select scientists, military officials and their families safe from the deadly virus ravaging the world above. But, how lucky are you really when the people in charge and those you love keep secrets from you? While Elaan has heard that what you don't know can't hurt you, she's beginning to think otherwise. And she should...
I had to end up DNF-ing this book because I just felt that the book moved too slowly for me and I just couldn’t connect with any of the characters. There was a lot going on in the book as well and in my opinion I just wouldn’t be happy with the book if I forced myself to continue it. Unfortunately I also requested the other books in this series so I’ll have to DNF them too.
Verdict: DNFed
Rating: 3/5
Publication Date: May 21, 2016
Genre: YA Dystopian
Recommended Age: u/n as DNFed
Pages: 204
Author Website
Amazon Link
Synopsis: They said it was extremely hard to get. They said it wasn't airborne. They said there was nothing to fear. They were wrong. Seventeen-year-old Elaan Woodson was supposed to be one of the lucky ones. She got one of the few spots in the subterranean protection unit designed to keep select scientists, military officials and their families safe from the deadly virus ravaging the world above. But, how lucky are you really when the people in charge and those you love keep secrets from you? While Elaan has heard that what you don't know can't hurt you, she's beginning to think otherwise. And she should...
I had to end up DNF-ing this book because I just felt that the book moved too slowly for me and I just couldn’t connect with any of the characters. There was a lot going on in the book as well and in my opinion I just wouldn’t be happy with the book if I forced myself to continue it. Unfortunately I also requested the other books in this series so I’ll have to DNF them too.
Verdict: DNFed
Disclaimer: I received this book for free from KidLitExchange. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Rating: 5/5
Publication Date: October 30, 2018
Genre: YA Contemporary
Recommended Age: 15+ (cults, depression, attempted suicide)
Pages: 384
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Synopsis: It's not the end of the world, but it's starting to feel that way. On November 17, the Next World Society is planning to leave Earth behind and reboot human civilization on a planet unaffected by climate change and pollution. It sounds crazy to Rooney Harris, but to her mother and younger brother it sounds like salvation. As her mother's obsession with Departure threatens to tear their family apart, Rooney is scrambling to hold it together. But will saving her family mean sacrificing her dreams -- or theirs?
Oh my god. Let me talk about this amazing book. I’d never read a book that so openly talks about cults and cult like behavior and especially the dangers behind them. In today’s world I see a lot of cult like behavior and while it might not be a cult in a past sense, it is still a real and present danger today. I liked how the author took several nods from famous cults and I like how the book didn’t end with the cult ending. I also like how the book didn’t focus on the main character’s love life or her own life, but how events effected those around her and how her life was shifted after the events of this book. I also feel that the character development and the plot were very well done.
The only issue I had with the book is that I felt that the time jumps were a bit too weird and awkward, especially for one instance towards the end of the book, but for the most part I have no complaints at all about this book and I greatly enjoyed it.
Verdict: A must read for everyone.
Rating: 5/5
Publication Date: October 30, 2018
Genre: YA Contemporary
Recommended Age: 15+ (cults, depression, attempted suicide)
Pages: 384
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Synopsis: It's not the end of the world, but it's starting to feel that way. On November 17, the Next World Society is planning to leave Earth behind and reboot human civilization on a planet unaffected by climate change and pollution. It sounds crazy to Rooney Harris, but to her mother and younger brother it sounds like salvation. As her mother's obsession with Departure threatens to tear their family apart, Rooney is scrambling to hold it together. But will saving her family mean sacrificing her dreams -- or theirs?
Oh my god. Let me talk about this amazing book. I’d never read a book that so openly talks about cults and cult like behavior and especially the dangers behind them. In today’s world I see a lot of cult like behavior and while it might not be a cult in a past sense, it is still a real and present danger today. I liked how the author took several nods from famous cults and I like how the book didn’t end with the cult ending. I also like how the book didn’t focus on the main character’s love life or her own life, but how events effected those around her and how her life was shifted after the events of this book. I also feel that the character development and the plot were very well done.
The only issue I had with the book is that I felt that the time jumps were a bit too weird and awkward, especially for one instance towards the end of the book, but for the most part I have no complaints at all about this book and I greatly enjoyed it.
Verdict: A must read for everyone.
Disclaimer: I received this book from KidLitExchange. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Rating: 3/5
Publication Date: November 1, 2018
Genre: YA Romance
Recommended Age: 15+ (romance, mature scenes, language)
Pages: 416
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Synopsis: In 1955, eighteen-year-old Janet Jones keeps the love she shares with her best friend Marie a secret. It’s not easy being gay in Washington, DC, in the age of McCarthyism, but when she discovers a series of books about women falling in love with other women, it awakens something in Janet. As she juggles a romance she must keep hidden and a newfound ambition to write and publish her own story, she risks exposing herself—and Marie—to a danger all too real.
Sixty-two years later, Abby Zimet can’t stop thinking about her senior project and its subject—classic 1950s lesbian pulp fiction. Between the pages of her favorite book, the stresses of Abby’s own life are lost to the fictional hopes, desires and tragedies of the characters she’s reading about. She feels especially connected to one author, a woman who wrote under the pseudonym “Marian Love,” and becomes determined to track her down and discover her true identity.
In this novel told in dual narratives, New York Times bestselling author Robin Talley weaves together the lives of two young women connected across generations through the power of words. A stunning story of bravery, love, how far we’ve come and how much farther we have to go.
Overall I thought this was a good series. It had great character development and writing. The premise sounded amazing and I loved the LGBT aspect of it and I thought it was a cute romance book. It really reminded me of the premise of Leah on the Offbeat and I think fans of that would love this book as well.
However, I do think that the two different time lines, while pretty cool with mirroring each other, does make for a confusing read for some people, me included. It’s sometimes really discombobulating and out of place in my opinion.
Verdict: A romance for the ages.
Rating: 3/5
Publication Date: November 1, 2018
Genre: YA Romance
Recommended Age: 15+ (romance, mature scenes, language)
Pages: 416
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Synopsis: In 1955, eighteen-year-old Janet Jones keeps the love she shares with her best friend Marie a secret. It’s not easy being gay in Washington, DC, in the age of McCarthyism, but when she discovers a series of books about women falling in love with other women, it awakens something in Janet. As she juggles a romance she must keep hidden and a newfound ambition to write and publish her own story, she risks exposing herself—and Marie—to a danger all too real.
Sixty-two years later, Abby Zimet can’t stop thinking about her senior project and its subject—classic 1950s lesbian pulp fiction. Between the pages of her favorite book, the stresses of Abby’s own life are lost to the fictional hopes, desires and tragedies of the characters she’s reading about. She feels especially connected to one author, a woman who wrote under the pseudonym “Marian Love,” and becomes determined to track her down and discover her true identity.
In this novel told in dual narratives, New York Times bestselling author Robin Talley weaves together the lives of two young women connected across generations through the power of words. A stunning story of bravery, love, how far we’ve come and how much farther we have to go.
Overall I thought this was a good series. It had great character development and writing. The premise sounded amazing and I loved the LGBT aspect of it and I thought it was a cute romance book. It really reminded me of the premise of Leah on the Offbeat and I think fans of that would love this book as well.
However, I do think that the two different time lines, while pretty cool with mirroring each other, does make for a confusing read for some people, me included. It’s sometimes really discombobulating and out of place in my opinion.
Verdict: A romance for the ages.
Disclaimer: I received this book via KidLitExchange. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Rating: 4/5
Publication Date: October 9th, 2018
Genre: YA Contemporary
Recommended Age: 14+ (PTSD, racism, violence, mature scenes)
Pages: 352
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Synopsis: Stella and Farida have been best friends forever, but lately things have been tense. It all started when Stella's brother came home from his latest tour with the US Marines in Afghanistan paranoid and angry. But Stella won't talk about it, and Farida can tell she's keeping something from her.
Desperate to help Rob, Stella thinks she just needs to get him out of the house. She definitely didn't expect going to the movies to end with Rob in handcuffs for assaulting one of her classmates after his anger spiraled out of control.
When a video of the fight goes viral, everyone has an opinion of Stella and her "violent vet" brother.
The entire school takes sides, the media labels Rob a terrorist sympathizer, and even Farida is dragged into the mess despite not being there. As the story continues trending, Stella will have to decide just how far she's willing to go for the truth, even if it means admitting her own failures.
I thought this book did really good with showing PTSD, how vets are different when they come home, and racism, although I’m not a person who experiences either so please don’t take my statement as fact and seek out reviewers who do experience these things. I also thought the character development, plot, and writing were all really well done.
However, I do feel that the pacing was a bit slow at times and I felt a disconnection between the relationship of the two friends Stella and Farida. It didn’t really feel like two teen girls and their relationship just felt off to me.
Verdict: A great story with some tough topics.
Rating: 4/5
Publication Date: October 9th, 2018
Genre: YA Contemporary
Recommended Age: 14+ (PTSD, racism, violence, mature scenes)
Pages: 352
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Synopsis: Stella and Farida have been best friends forever, but lately things have been tense. It all started when Stella's brother came home from his latest tour with the US Marines in Afghanistan paranoid and angry. But Stella won't talk about it, and Farida can tell she's keeping something from her.
Desperate to help Rob, Stella thinks she just needs to get him out of the house. She definitely didn't expect going to the movies to end with Rob in handcuffs for assaulting one of her classmates after his anger spiraled out of control.
When a video of the fight goes viral, everyone has an opinion of Stella and her "violent vet" brother.
The entire school takes sides, the media labels Rob a terrorist sympathizer, and even Farida is dragged into the mess despite not being there. As the story continues trending, Stella will have to decide just how far she's willing to go for the truth, even if it means admitting her own failures.
I thought this book did really good with showing PTSD, how vets are different when they come home, and racism, although I’m not a person who experiences either so please don’t take my statement as fact and seek out reviewers who do experience these things. I also thought the character development, plot, and writing were all really well done.
However, I do feel that the pacing was a bit slow at times and I felt a disconnection between the relationship of the two friends Stella and Farida. It didn’t really feel like two teen girls and their relationship just felt off to me.
Verdict: A great story with some tough topics.
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
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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.
Disclaimer: I received this book for free from @authorjenniferlkelly. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Rating: 4/5
Publication Date: September 18, 2018
Genre: YA Fantasy
Recommended Age: 15+ (greek mythology awesomeness)
Pages: 225
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Synopsis: Persephone is dying and Vic will do everything in her power to save her mother from the poison that seeps through her immortal veins. Even if it means losing the person she hopes to become.
Desperate to save his wife, Hades sends his daughter to the Above World to reap the souls of the living. What he does not count on is that she will meet a boy who could possibly be the unraveling of the Olympians.
Callum Bishop is new to Olympia—just trying to make it through senior year—when he meets the enigmatic Victoriana Haden. Soon he finds himself learning of the world embedded within his own and the secrets that it holds which could rock the mortal world to its core.
I thought this book was highly imaginative and creative. It had the feel of a grown-up Percy Jackson but with some twists. I feel that the plot was unique and surprising, the character development was great, and the overall pacing of the book was on point. Even when I thought the book was going to stall out and die, it surprised me and twisted in a way I wasn't expecting.
However, I feel like the POV shifts could have been better defined and I feel that the book was a tad confusing in places. I had to reread some lines in order to fully get what was going on.
Verdict: An excellent retelling that any Greek Mythology lover would greatly enjoy!
Rating: 4/5
Publication Date: September 18, 2018
Genre: YA Fantasy
Recommended Age: 15+ (greek mythology awesomeness)
Pages: 225
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Synopsis: Persephone is dying and Vic will do everything in her power to save her mother from the poison that seeps through her immortal veins. Even if it means losing the person she hopes to become.
Desperate to save his wife, Hades sends his daughter to the Above World to reap the souls of the living. What he does not count on is that she will meet a boy who could possibly be the unraveling of the Olympians.
Callum Bishop is new to Olympia—just trying to make it through senior year—when he meets the enigmatic Victoriana Haden. Soon he finds himself learning of the world embedded within his own and the secrets that it holds which could rock the mortal world to its core.
I thought this book was highly imaginative and creative. It had the feel of a grown-up Percy Jackson but with some twists. I feel that the plot was unique and surprising, the character development was great, and the overall pacing of the book was on point. Even when I thought the book was going to stall out and die, it surprised me and twisted in a way I wasn't expecting.
However, I feel like the POV shifts could have been better defined and I feel that the book was a tad confusing in places. I had to reread some lines in order to fully get what was going on.
Verdict: An excellent retelling that any Greek Mythology lover would greatly enjoy!