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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved the two main characters and the world building. The plot was fairly predictable but I don't mind that in a middle grade. I really liked the use of the cane.
THE STORM RUNNER by J.C. Cervantez
Published: 2018
Genre: Fantasy
Age-range: Middle Grade
Series: #1
Pages: 426
Themes: disabled main character, Maya gods
Setting: New Mexico, USA
RATING
Main character: 6 Zane
Side characters: 8 Some of his neighbors, his uncle and a girl he just met
Writing: 7
Plot: 7
Enjoyment: 7
Atmosphere: 6
Diversity: 8 The main character has to walk with a cane
Intrigue: 6
Total: 6,87 --- 3,5 stars
Notes: I didn't really like the main character, but enjoyed reading about the side characters. The plot was engaging but I wasn't really intrigued despite that.
I’d definitely recommend to people who love Percy Jackson it’s very similar.
Read: 28.10.2018
Fun Fact: Theres a glossary in the back for terms in the Maya mythology
Published: 2018
Genre: Fantasy
Age-range: Middle Grade
Series: #1
Pages: 426
Themes: disabled main character, Maya gods
Setting: New Mexico, USA
RATING
Main character: 6 Zane
Side characters: 8 Some of his neighbors, his uncle and a girl he just met
Writing: 7
Plot: 7
Enjoyment: 7
Atmosphere: 6
Diversity: 8 The main character has to walk with a cane
Intrigue: 6
Total: 6,87 --- 3,5 stars
Notes: I didn't really like the main character, but enjoyed reading about the side characters. The plot was engaging but I wasn't really intrigued despite that.
I’d definitely recommend to people who love Percy Jackson it’s very similar.
Read: 28.10.2018
Fun Fact: Theres a glossary in the back for terms in the Maya mythology
Overall I enjoyed this book, it was written well and I think kids who like Percy Jackson and that kind of story will really enjoy it. I really enjoyed the mayan gods aspect as it's not something I knew much about. I have to admit the pacing of this story was a little off, it felt very info-dumpy at the start but by a third in it picked up. I do think some of the side characters need more development but as this is the first in a series I will give it the benefit of the doubt. Fun, easy read I would say.
I'm gonna give this a 3.5 stars, I probably will read the sequel when it comes out as I would like to see if we get more character development.
I'm gonna give this a 3.5 stars, I probably will read the sequel when it comes out as I would like to see if we get more character development.
This book absolutely has the feel and humor of a Rick Riordan novel. It is about Mayan mythology but it is definitely for fans of the Percy Jackson series!
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Middlegrade novels are pretty much guaranteed to be fun if Rick Riordan is involved, and this didn't disappoint! I really enjoyed reading about Mayan mythology, as I previously knew next to nothing about it, and Zane was a very lovable main character.
Excellent young adult action adventure novel. I really enjoyed this book. The book takes the stories on Mayan gods and brings it to a collision course with modern day New Mexico. The author cleverly infuses humor into the storytelling. The books have clean language and very mild flirtation between two teens. I’d highly recommend the book to preteens looking to move beyond just Greek and Roman gods.
Cool Mayan myths but trying too hard to be like a Rick Riordan book.