A review by aliciasrealm
The Hero's Equinox by Antoine Bandele

adventurous fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I loved the whole heist premise and the introduction of Greek gods and other deities into the storyline! I highly recommend reading "An Axe for a Hammer" prior to diving into The Hero's Equinox, as the prequel novella provides additional context that will enrich your reading experience.

The Hero's Equinox is full of action and adventure, magical battles with real stakes. I loved how the heist team introduces new allies and brings back characters from the previous novels, creating tension as they try to work together. The inclusion of Asgardian gods and other deities further fleshed out the magical world beyond the Diviner community. TJ's unique abilities, while necessary for the success of the mission, continue to challenge him as he attends Ifa Academy. 

We get to see even more of Manny and Ayo, and I love how the teens continue to grow and change throughout the story. While the characters all deal with loss and grief in some way, the story is well balanced with humor and moments of joy. This book was an excellent addition to the TJ Young series and the ending left me reeling!! I'm beyond excited to see what's next for the trio!

I received a free copy of this book from the author and am leaving this review voluntarily.