562 reviews for:

The Storm Runner

J.C. Cervantes

3.79 AVERAGE


3.5 Stars, probably. Like, it was a fine book, full of action and cool mythology. I just didn't feel super invested in the character and his growth.

Mini review:

Trigger warnings: None up until the point I read.

DNF

I received an E-ARC via Netgalley and Disney Book Group. However this review is based on the final version of the book. I was really excited when I heard about this book! And so happy when I got it on Netgalley. Unfortunately I didn't have the time to read it earlier. Then the final version released and I opted to read that.

The beginning was pretty enjoyable. As the story continued I found the writing style a bit annoying. The Storm Runner was also too similar to Percy Jackson. It just didn't stand on it's own.

Overall this wasn't for me. Still recommend.

I was really looking for The Storm Runner. Ever since I had heard about RR, I knew it was going to be great. This book did let me down. That is not to say that this book was bad, though. The plot was not as smooth as it could be. The writing was a little too juvenile for my taste.

On the plus side, I did enjoy the Maya gods. Reading about other mythologies is always so fun.

This was pitched to me as a standalone, so it made sense it was over 400 pages. So, it was a little frustrating that it is not anymore. I'm on the fence about reading the next book when it comes out because of my thoughts on this book.

Had very high expectations and was upset that this book ended up being just okay. Nothing super impressive or fresh if that’s what you’re hoping to get from it.

[ 4

Das Buch ist der erste Band einer Trilogie, in der es um Zane geht, der durch eine Prophezeiung den Todesgott der Maya frei lässt. Um die Welt vor dem Untergang zu bewahren versucht Zane mit Hilfe von Brooks, einer Gestaltwandlerin und seinem Onkel den rachsüchtigen Gott aufzuhalten.
Das Buch ist für eine jüngere Lesergruppe geschrieben worden, dennoch hat mir die Geschichte ziemlich gut gefallen. Allen voran die Liebe von Zane zu seiner Hündin Rosie, für die er wirklich alles tut. Ich habe vorher noch nichts über die Götter der Maya gelesen und fand es daher richtig interessant so viel über sie zu erfahren. Für eine Übersicht gibt es hinten im Buch noch einmal eine Auflistung aller. Und auch die Verbindung zu Zanes mexikanische Wurzeln fand ich schön zu lesen. So gab es immer Mal wieder Ausdrücke und Sätze in Spanisch, die dies unterstreichen.
Zane ist hierbei auch kein gewöhnlicher Junge, was genau an ihm besonders ist kann man sich schon zu Beginn denken. Aber Geschichten über Götter lese ich immer wieder gerne. Zane ist mutig und immer für seine Familie und Freunde da, auch wenn es ihm mit seinem zu kurzem Bein und seinem Gehstock nicht immer leicht fällt alles positiv zu sehen. Er ist kein perfekter Charakter und hat seine Fehler, dennoch hat er das Herz am rechten Fleck. Die Nebencharaktere sind auch sehr lebhaft dargestellt und so werden auch Brooks und sein Onkel näher beleuchtet und sind ein großer Teil der Geschichte.
Den Schreibstil fand ich sehr angenehm zu lesen und auch, dass Zane öfter Mal das Wort an den Leser direkt abgibt fand ich gut und so etwas liest man auch nicht so oft. Er erklärt dem Leser auch passenderweise wie viele Namen der Götter ausgesprochen werden und gibt manchmal einen kleinen Tipp in den weiteren Verlauf des Geschehens.
Ein Buch, das Spaß macht und neugierig auf die weiteren Teile der Reihe. Als letzte Info: es gibt eine Schokoladengöttin, die im Buch auch immer Mal wieder erwähnt wird. Die Mayas wussten was wichtig ist.

Another phenomenal addition to the Rick Riordan Presents imprint. I couldn't put it down for one moment. I know very little about Mayan mythology, so hopefully those who are a little more knowledgable about the subject feels it's a good introduction. I need the sequel immediately.

3.5/5

This was such a fun book about Mayan mythology! I've briefly read a little bit about Maya society and remember learning about it in school, but I don't remember anything super concrete. Zane enjoys hiking the mountain nearby his home with his dog, Rosie. What he doesn't know is that the volcano is holding an ancient Maya evil and he is prophesied to release the evil deity into the world. Zane does exactly it while trying to save his friend Brooks and Rosie. This sets him on an adventure to try and fix his mistake.

I loved Zane's determination to save Brooks and find Rosie. The journey Brooks, Zane and his uncle go on was so much fun. I loved learning about Mayan mythology this way. I love how much these books give me the same vibes from the Percy Jackson series. I get the mythology, an adventure and funny jokes/commentary on current events! What's not to like?

Finished! I really enjoyed this however, Brooks annoyed the heck out of me until the last couple chapters. I really dislike characters who keep secrets. However, once she told the secret, she grew on me. I don't think that counts as a spoiler as I don't tell you what the secret is & you know from the beginning that she is keeping something from Zane. :D Anyway, I can't wait for book two: The Fire Keeper out this fall!
adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted tense medium-paced
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes