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A review by sydneyraereads
Maya and the Return of the Godlings by Rena Barron
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Maya's father's soul was taken by the Lord of Shadows and now he is in a coma. Frankie, Eli, and Maya return to the Dark to get it back.
This is a quick read with a lot of action. However, I find the lack of complexity to be targeted specifically for younger readers in an insulting way. The magic system is interesting but not explained well. The Dark is minimally explored. This is far too abbreviated for everything Barron wants to have in it. The story is interesting and you are definitely rooting for Maya and the godlings, but it is not exceptional.
This is a quick read with a lot of action. However, I find the lack of complexity to be targeted specifically for younger readers in an insulting way. The magic system is interesting but not explained well. The Dark is minimally explored. This is far too abbreviated for everything Barron wants to have in it. The story is interesting and you are definitely rooting for Maya and the godlings, but it is not exceptional.