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The Storm Runner
by J.C. Cervantes
3.75 ⭐️
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I found myself intrigued and anxious for more in this story. However, like most series, this is just a jumping off point to a larger plot. This was a lot of set up, which is necessary.
I found the representation a highlight in this book. There were Latinx & disabled representation. Which is important for those looking to find themselves in books.
What I have come to learn, however, is that I do not like obviously stubborn characters. It seems that what authors are attempting to do nowadays is make female characters snarky and stubborn on purpose. Which I understand that it’s vital that girls understand that they can be just as snarky & stubborn as a man. However, I believe it’s becoming overkill. I get it. It seems all the books I have read either by Rick Riordan, and now from his imprint, have the same formula for female characters. I am finding that it is hard to tell the difference between the females.
There are some clear differences between Annabeth, Sam (Magnus Chase series), Meg (Trials of Apollo), and now Brooks. But if you stripped those differences away, their personality formula is exactly the same and I doubt I could tell them apart. You could give Sam, Meg’s personality and it wouldn’t change the character or her goals. It seems to be a cardboard cut out as far personality traits are concerned.
They can all be different ethnically, religiously/spiritually, racially, etc. All of which are vitally important, but how about diversity of personality? Just a little bit. Show a broader spectrum of personalities in women. We’re not all snarky and stubborn. Just like we weren’t all dim witted and only there to serve as an ornament for the male, leading character. I understand we’re trying to represent stronger women; as so many novels have lacked to do before these books were written, but give me a variety of personality. I don’t need cardboard cut outs.
All that being said, I enjoyed learning about Maya gods, the culture, and the stories behind it. This is a series I will continue to read because these stories need to be told.
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I found myself intrigued and anxious for more in this story. However, like most series, this is just a jumping off point to a larger plot. This was a lot of set up, which is necessary.
I found the representation a highlight in this book. There were Latinx & disabled representation. Which is important for those looking to find themselves in books.
What I have come to learn, however, is that I do not like obviously stubborn characters. It seems that what authors are attempting to do nowadays is make female characters snarky and stubborn on purpose. Which I understand that it’s vital that girls understand that they can be just as snarky & stubborn as a man. However, I believe it’s becoming overkill. I get it. It seems all the books I have read either by Rick Riordan, and now from his imprint, have the same formula for female characters. I am finding that it is hard to tell the difference between the females.
There are some clear differences between Annabeth, Sam (Magnus Chase series), Meg (Trials of Apollo), and now Brooks. But if you stripped those differences away, their personality formula is exactly the same and I doubt I could tell them apart. You could give Sam, Meg’s personality and it wouldn’t change the character or her goals. It seems to be a cardboard cut out as far personality traits are concerned.
They can all be different ethnically, religiously/spiritually, racially, etc. All of which are vitally important, but how about diversity of personality? Just a little bit. Show a broader spectrum of personalities in women. We’re not all snarky and stubborn. Just like we weren’t all dim witted and only there to serve as an ornament for the male, leading character. I understand we’re trying to represent stronger women; as so many novels have lacked to do before these books were written, but give me a variety of personality. I don’t need cardboard cut outs.
All that being said, I enjoyed learning about Maya gods, the culture, and the stories behind it. This is a series I will continue to read because these stories need to be told.