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A review by vanislandcircus
Pahua and the Soul Stealer by Lori M. Lee
5.0
Thank you to NetGalley and Disney Book Group for an e-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
One of the many reasons I love and highly recommend books under the Rick Riordan Presents Imprint is how amazing and unique each author is. Lori M. Lee is no exception and has woven a fantastical tale of Hmong culture and mythology into Pahua and the Soul Stealer, of which I had known very little of and am now completely enthralled with.
Pahua is an easily relatable character, with a rather unique gift in that not only can she see spirits, she can also talk to them. Each of the characters we meet in the story is well thought out with lovable traits and flaws that we can all relate to. Pahua’s journey of self-discovery and learning to believe in herself will resonate with all those that read this book. While the characters are unique, it must be mentioned that the world-building in this story is sensational and only add to enhance the telling of Hmong mythology and its mythological elements.
Miv (“Cat” in the Hmong language) must be mentioned, I for one, think that if your best friend is going to be that of a talking spirit cat, it should be Miv.
I highly recommend Pahua and the Soul Stealer and cannot wait to see where Pahua’s next adventure takes her.
One of the many reasons I love and highly recommend books under the Rick Riordan Presents Imprint is how amazing and unique each author is. Lori M. Lee is no exception and has woven a fantastical tale of Hmong culture and mythology into Pahua and the Soul Stealer, of which I had known very little of and am now completely enthralled with.
Pahua is an easily relatable character, with a rather unique gift in that not only can she see spirits, she can also talk to them. Each of the characters we meet in the story is well thought out with lovable traits and flaws that we can all relate to. Pahua’s journey of self-discovery and learning to believe in herself will resonate with all those that read this book. While the characters are unique, it must be mentioned that the world-building in this story is sensational and only add to enhance the telling of Hmong mythology and its mythological elements.
Miv (“Cat” in the Hmong language) must be mentioned, I for one, think that if your best friend is going to be that of a talking spirit cat, it should be Miv.
I highly recommend Pahua and the Soul Stealer and cannot wait to see where Pahua’s next adventure takes her.