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A review by libraryjen
The Storm Runner by J.C. Cervantes
3.0
Disclosure: I received a free copy of this eBook in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
From the very beginning this book had a "Percy Jacksonesque" feel to it. Essentially, it takes the idea of mythical gods hooking up with mortals and having supernatural offspring from Greece to the Mayan Civilization. This wasn't too much of a surprise for me since the book is published by the "Rick Riordan Presents" part of Disney Book Group. The book is entertaining; the characters are just quirky enough to be likeable, but not over done; and the writing flows smoothly. Overall, this is a great middle grade novel.
So, why am I only giving it 3 stars? After a considerable amount of thought I've determined that it's because it took me so long to finish. I am a Children's Librarian and I read voraciously - often finishing a book in just a day or two. However, this one took me almost a month. Why? I don't know. Somehow I just never felt like picking it up. I finally forced myself to finish it so I could finish this review for Netgalley. I think I'm just over the whole mythical gods & humans thing. After reading multiple series based on Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and Norse mythology, I'm just not that interested in another series along those lines. The idea of supernatural hookups that leave humans with issues (like ADHD, Dyslexia, gimpy legs, etc.) just no longer captures my imagination.
That being said, the book itself if fun and well-written. If you have a middle grade reader who loves Percy & friends or loves mythology - especially Mayan - then definitely pick this one up and you won't be disappointed! If, like me, you're over the whole genre, give it a pass and maybe pick it up in a few years when the entire series is finished and you've taken a break from mythical gods. Either way, Happy Reading!
From the very beginning this book had a "Percy Jacksonesque" feel to it. Essentially, it takes the idea of mythical gods hooking up with mortals and having supernatural offspring from Greece to the Mayan Civilization. This wasn't too much of a surprise for me since the book is published by the "Rick Riordan Presents" part of Disney Book Group. The book is entertaining; the characters are just quirky enough to be likeable, but not over done; and the writing flows smoothly. Overall, this is a great middle grade novel.
So, why am I only giving it 3 stars? After a considerable amount of thought I've determined that it's because it took me so long to finish. I am a Children's Librarian and I read voraciously - often finishing a book in just a day or two. However, this one took me almost a month. Why? I don't know. Somehow I just never felt like picking it up. I finally forced myself to finish it so I could finish this review for Netgalley. I think I'm just over the whole mythical gods & humans thing. After reading multiple series based on Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and Norse mythology, I'm just not that interested in another series along those lines. The idea of supernatural hookups that leave humans with issues (like ADHD, Dyslexia, gimpy legs, etc.) just no longer captures my imagination.
That being said, the book itself if fun and well-written. If you have a middle grade reader who loves Percy & friends or loves mythology - especially Mayan - then definitely pick this one up and you won't be disappointed! If, like me, you're over the whole genre, give it a pass and maybe pick it up in a few years when the entire series is finished and you've taken a break from mythical gods. Either way, Happy Reading!