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amybraunauthor's review
5.0
Another book that makes me feel like a kid again. MATROTG is a full of adventure, magic, friendship, love, and most important of all, heart.
This a great story for kids who want to go on an adventure with kids they can relate to and admire. Maya is a strong, bold girl whose goal is protecting her family and saving the world. Her quick wit and bravery make her an inspiration, along with her two best friends Eli and Frankie.
I don't read many Middle Grade books so maybe this is part of the category, but I did feel the pace moved very quickly. That said, it made for a nice short read that opens the imagination while still exploring culture and themes of friendship and family.
This was a great breather from my normal fare, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to give their kids (or their inner kid) a new adventure.
This a great story for kids who want to go on an adventure with kids they can relate to and admire. Maya is a strong, bold girl whose goal is protecting her family and saving the world. Her quick wit and bravery make her an inspiration, along with her two best friends Eli and Frankie.
I don't read many Middle Grade books so maybe this is part of the category, but I did feel the pace moved very quickly. That said, it made for a nice short read that opens the imagination while still exploring culture and themes of friendship and family.
This was a great breather from my normal fare, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to give their kids (or their inner kid) a new adventure.
abrown410's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
crazybookishcool's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
madisoncarrasco's review
4.0
I am a big fantasy lover and this middle grade series will definitely be a family read aloud once my kids have longer attention spans! I love the running theme of learning to understand others who live in another “world” and bridging our differences with friendship.
juilyvasandani's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
reader44ever's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
fast-paced
5.0
I reead this book on March 2, 2023. I thought Soneela Nankani did a fantastic job performing this story. I thoroughly enjoyed her narration.
Maya is after her father's soul. And she finds it!
Maya is after her father's soul. And she finds it!
sydneyraereads's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Maya's father's soul was taken by the Lord of Shadows and now he is in a coma. Frankie, Eli, and Maya return to the Dark to get it back.
This is a quick read with a lot of action. However, I find the lack of complexity to be targeted specifically for younger readers in an insulting way. The magic system is interesting but not explained well. The Dark is minimally explored. This is far too abbreviated for everything Barron wants to have in it. The story is interesting and you are definitely rooting for Maya and the godlings, but it is not exceptional.
This is a quick read with a lot of action. However, I find the lack of complexity to be targeted specifically for younger readers in an insulting way. The magic system is interesting but not explained well. The Dark is minimally explored. This is far too abbreviated for everything Barron wants to have in it. The story is interesting and you are definitely rooting for Maya and the godlings, but it is not exceptional.