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A review by bookswithneeks
Monuments by Will Kostakis
3.0
When I first heard that Will Kostakis was bringing out a YA fantasy novel, I was extremely excited! While I wasn’t sure what to expect, I do love Will’s writing and adored The First Third and The Sidekicks.
If I could describe Monuments in one word, it would be: F U N
Basically, it follows the story of a boy named Connor who stumbles across a puzzle room, accidently solves it, and then accidently releases the god/statue… ahem, monument out of it’s slumber. Connor ends up following Sally, a Guardian, on an adventure around Sydney to wake up the monuments and relocate them in order for them to be protected. I hate to say the obvious here, but reading Monuments gave me major Percy Jackson vibes! It was easy to digest, entertaining, funny and a touch plot-convenient at times.
I have to admit, one of the main things that wasn’t vibing with me was the fact that these super immortal gods would crumble to dust by like, a shoulder wound… But I could also forgive that because I definitely see how it’s making room for book 2 and how it pushes the characters to grow.
The characters were great! Will has this way of writing characters that each feel unique with their own characteristics and personalities, and they all feel very real. Will accomplished this in The First Third and The Sidekicks, and he definitely accomplished it in Monuments! Connor is also gay (#ownvoices rep!) and falls for a boy and while at the end I ended up being totally on board with them as a couple, I felt it was a bit insta-lovey and I just wish we had a bit more development.
Monuments has all of the hilarious charm that I have come to expect from Will Kostakis, with great characters and an exciting plot that will keep you turning the pages! This book was so easy and fun to read, I read it in two sittings and couldn’t put it down!
Thankyou so much to Hachette Australia for the Advance Review Copy!
If I could describe Monuments in one word, it would be: F U N
Basically, it follows the story of a boy named Connor who stumbles across a puzzle room, accidently solves it, and then accidently releases the god/statue… ahem, monument out of it’s slumber. Connor ends up following Sally, a Guardian, on an adventure around Sydney to wake up the monuments and relocate them in order for them to be protected. I hate to say the obvious here, but reading Monuments gave me major Percy Jackson vibes! It was easy to digest, entertaining, funny and a touch plot-convenient at times.
I have to admit, one of the main things that wasn’t vibing with me was the fact that these super immortal gods would crumble to dust by like, a shoulder wound… But I could also forgive that because I definitely see how it’s making room for book 2 and how it pushes the characters to grow.
The characters were great! Will has this way of writing characters that each feel unique with their own characteristics and personalities, and they all feel very real. Will accomplished this in The First Third and The Sidekicks, and he definitely accomplished it in Monuments! Connor is also gay (#ownvoices rep!) and falls for a boy and while at the end I ended up being totally on board with them as a couple, I felt it was a bit insta-lovey and I just wish we had a bit more development.
Monuments has all of the hilarious charm that I have come to expect from Will Kostakis, with great characters and an exciting plot that will keep you turning the pages! This book was so easy and fun to read, I read it in two sittings and couldn’t put it down!
Thankyou so much to Hachette Australia for the Advance Review Copy!